Architect Rob Mills’ Innovative Great Ocean Road Designs

Acclaimed architect Rob Mills is putting innovative Australian design on the world stage, winning international accolades for two different projects – which both embrace the beauty of our unique natural environment. Rob Mills Architecture’s Great Ocean Road Residence was announced the winner of the Los Angeles based BLT Built Design Awards Architectural Design – Residential category. Great…

ByRobyn Foyster19/11/2021

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Actress Tammin Sursok Talks About Her Career, Family And May Gibbs

Actress Tammin Sursok talks to The Carousel about her career in the US, life as a mum and her uplifting new role as an ambassador for May Gibbs. Best known for Pretty Little Liars, The Young and the Restless, and Home and Away, Australian actress Tammin Sursok has been relishing her new role as an ambassador…

ByRobyn Foyster18/11/2021

Arts & Culture Fashion News

Melbourne Fashion Week Shines A Light On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designers

Day three of the Melbourne Fashion Week will see Pop Up Runway 2 focusing on the themes of self-determination in action and black voices through fashion, showcasing a diverse selection of established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brands. Some of these brands include TradingBLAK, Gillawarra Arts, Ginny’s Girl Gang, Jarin Street, Nungala Creative…

ByRobyn Foyster17/11/2021

Books Recipes

Inside Matt Preston’s Secret Tips To Fail-Safe Flavoursome Cooking

If you think spaghetti bolognese comes from Italy, pavlova was dreamt up in New Zealand or that tuna mornay came here from the United States. . . then you’d be wrong. As strange as it sounds - as Matt Preston tells us in his new book - all three popped up in Australia first. Matt Preston…

ByRobyn Foyster16/11/2021

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Quinoa & Roast Veggie Salad With Yoghurt Dressing

Quinoa & Roast Veggie Salad With Yoghurt Dressing Preparation time 45 mins Serves 3-6 INGREDIENTS Salad 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 4 handfuls of mixed rocket and baby spinach leaves 1/4 butternut pumpkin, chopped into roughly 2x2cm pieces 1/2 large sweet potato, chopped into roughly 2x2cm pieces Handful of walnuts Fresh corn, boiled and cut off the cob 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup of pomegranate…

ByRobyn Foyster10/11/2021

Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Double Brie With Smoked Almond Toffee

Double Brie With Smoked Almond Toffee Serves 20-25 Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 kg Double Brie 3/4 cup smoked almonds 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup water METHOD 1 Remove Double Brie from refrigerator at least one hour before serving. Place on a serving plate and allow to come to room temperature. Cut half the smoked almonds in half, leaving the…

ByRobyn Foyster10/11/2021

Food & Drink Health Healthy Lifestyle & Homes Recipes

How To Grow Your Own Turmeric

As we're in the midst of a fast-spreading virus pandemic, now is the perfect time to add turmeric to your diet. The close relative of ginger, turmeric is an antioxidant spice that can complement a wide range of dishes from curries, chicken, soups, veggies, your morning scrambled eggs and even a latte. Turmeric is not…

ByRobyn Foyster09/11/2021

Health

It’s Cervical Cancer Week And Yes – It’s Time To Catch Up

It's National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 2021 this week and the theme is it's “Time to Catch Up." So many of us have been in lockdown or coping with the impact of the pandemic, we haven't kept up-to-date with our cervical screening so we need to "Catch Up." By raising awareness of cervical cancer during this…

ByRobyn Foyster09/11/2021

Beauty & Fashion Get The Look

The Ultimate Guide To Non-Invasive Beauty Treatments

With the silly season almost upon us and all the socialising that includes, you'll be wanting to look your best. So, we’ve compiled a guide of the most popular non-invasive treatments which will help improve your looks dramatically without the need for surgery. The popularity of non-invasive beauty treatments has surged in recent years and there…

ByRobyn Foyster04/11/2021

Destinations Health Holidays Travel & Leisure Yoga

7 Destinations To Cleanse, Detox, Relax And Revitalise

To help you plan your next wellness trip, we took a look at the best places to enjoy yoga and mindfulness. There’s never been a better time to reset and recharge your mind, nourish your body and enrich your soul and we are spoiled by choice in NSW. Here are some of NSW’s top offerings…

ByRobyn Foyster04/11/2021