The Carousel I Premium Australian Women’s Lifestyle Publication Founded In 2014
The Carousel is Australia’s premium women’s lifestyle publication founded in 2014 by Robyn Foyster, former Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly. Published by Foyster Media Pty Ltd in Sydney, it covers beauty, wellness and health, fashion, travel, food, lifestyle and homes, parenting and sustainable living, with expert-written advice, interviews and news for Australian women.
The Carousel at a glance
- Founded: 2014
- Founder and Publisher: Robyn Foyster
- Owner: Foyster Media Pty Ltd (ABN 83 117 994 091)
- Headquarters: Sydney, Australia
- Coverage: Beauty & Fashion, Wellness & Health, Travel & Leisure, Food & Drink, Lifestyle & Homes, News, Sustainability
- Sister publications: Women Love Tech (women in technology), Women Love Travel, Women Love Wellness, Game Changers
- Audience: We reach women at every stage that matters: the 30-something building her career and family, the 40-something running both, and the 55+ reader who finally has the time and means to please herself. Our core audience is 35–54, and our fastest growth is at both ends.
- Contact: editor@thecarousel.com
What we cover
News — The news that matters to Australian women — consumer, health, entertainment and inspiring women making headlines — reported by journalists.
Beauty & Fashion — Skincare, makeup, hair and style trends, tested and reviewed by beauty editors and industry experts.
Wellness & Health — Evidence-based health, fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing advice from qualified practitioners and health writers.
Travel & Leisure — First-person destination guides and travel news across Australia and the world, written by journalists who make the trips.
Food & Drink — Recipes from leading chefs and cookbook authors, plus restaurant and product news.
Lifestyle & Homes — Interiors, home design, parenting and everyday living.
Sustainability — Eco-conscious living, ethical fashion and green beauty, helping readers make informed, sustainable choices.
Our founder
Robyn Foyster is one of Australia’s most experienced editors and the only person to have edited and published the country’s three biggest magazine brands: The Australian Women’s Weekly, Woman’s Day and New Idea. She was named Editor of the Year at the 2007 Magazine Publishers’ Awards, voted one of B&T’s 30 Most Powerful Women in Media, and is a winner at the 2025 Samsung IT Journalism (Lizzies) Awards. Her career spans Fleet Street, US entertainment reporting, the Seven Network and group publishing roles across titles including Harper’s BAZAAR, Cosmopolitan and Grazia. She founded Foyster Media in 2014 and has judged the Telstra Business Awards for eight years.
Our team and contributors
The Carousel’s content is written by journalists and accredited experts. Our site’s article carry a byline linked to the author’s profile and credentials.
Editorial team
- Robyn Foyster — Founder and Publisher. Former Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly, MPA Editor of the Year and one of B&T’s 30 Most Powerful Women in Media. Winner of the 2025 Samsung Lizzie’s Award for Best Branded Content.
- Marie-Antoinette Issa — Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel, Women Love Tech and Women Love Travel, Women Love Wellness with bylines across Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Daily Mail and Huffington Post.
- Helen Foster — Health Editor. Author of 13 health and wellness books, member of the UK’s Guild of Health Writers and the Medical Journalists Association, and contributor to the Daily Mail and Sunday Telegraph.
- Sadie Archibald – Lifestyle writer, graphic designer and English tutor.
Expert contributors
- Donna Aston — One of Australia’s leading nutritionists and founder of the AstonRX metabolic health program.
- Dr Anna Cohen — Clinical psychologist covering parenting and family wellbeing.
- Jo McCauley — CPA accountant and Managing Partner of Jigsaw Tax & Advisory, covering money and small business.
- Bannie Williams — Qualified nutritionist (BSc Nutrition and Food Sciences) and founder of The Healthy Ingredient and co-founder of The Green Hub.
Specialist writers
- Katrina Lawrence — Beauty journalist of more than 20 years with over ten industry awards, formerly of Cleo, Harper’s BAZAAR and Cosmopolitan.
- Michael Turtle — Award-winning travel journalist and former broadcast reporter, founder of Time Travel Turtle.
- James Graham — Journalist and TV producer with over 40 years across print and broadcast media.
Recipes and food
The Carousel’s Food & Drink section features recipes from leading chefs and cookbook authors, including Jamie Oliver, Neil Perry and Matt Moran.
Editorial standards
The Carousel is an independent publication. Our editorial content is produced by journalists and subject-matter experts, and we clearly disclose sponsored content and affiliate relationships where they appear. We correct errors promptly; to report one, email editor@thecarousel.com. You can found our editorial policy here.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns The Carousel? The Carousel is owned and published by Foyster Media Pty Ltd, an independent Australian media company founded by Robyn Foyster. Foyster Media also publishes Women Love Tech.
When was The Carousel founded? The Carousel was founded in 2014 by Robyn Foyster, former Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly.
What topics does The Carousel cover? Beauty, fashion, wellness and health, travel, food and drink, lifestyle and homes, parenting, news and sustainable living, written for Australian women.
How can I contact The Carousel? Email editor@thecarousel.com for editorial enquiries, corrections or partnerships.
Editorial standards
The Carousel is an independent publication. Our editorial content is produced by journalists and subject-matter experts, and we clearly disclose sponsored content and affiliate relationships where they appear. We correct errors promptly; to report one, email editor@thecarousel.com.
