What Do Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak And Brad Pitt Have In Common?

You'd be right to think Steve Wozniak and Brad Pitt are unlikely to share much in common. Steve Wozniak, fondly known as The Woz, is the pioneer of the personal computer revolution, a philanthropist and the tech entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc, along with Steve Jobs and Brad Pitt is, well, a Hollywood movie star.…

ByRobyn Foyster13/12/2017

Valerie Tereshchenko Wins Prestigious 2017 Telstra Ballet Dancer Of The Year

There is a magic about ballet that continues to enthral audiences around the world from one generation to another. And, it's fabulous that the passion and hard work of our wonderful ballet dancers are recognised every year with the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award, which I have previously had the honour of judging alongside The…

ByRobyn Foyster06/12/2017

Arts & Culture

One Enchanted Evening And Those 8000 Outfits from Dior To Chanel

Treat yourself to the charming book “One Enchanted Evening”. It’s full of the most iconic fashion designers and embodies all things fashion, female empowerment, love and loss. Not only will these stories inspire and fascinate you but the author Charlotte Smith’s own story of inheriting the Darnell Collection and how she built it up…

ByRobyn Foyster05/12/2017

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

TV Star And Mum Jessica Rowe’s Top 3 Anti-Ageing Tips

Sun damage can have an irreversible impact on your skin, leading to burning, irritation, some forms of cancer and early signs of ageing. On the other hand however, the sun is a vital and easy source of Vitamin D, which is crucial for good health. It is important to find a good balance between the…

ByRobyn Foyster30/11/2017

Happiness Wellness & Health

The Esssentialists: What Are The Secrets To A Happy Life?

It's something we need to bottle - the secrets to a happy life that is. And here, The Carousel talks to Shannah Kennedy and Lyndall Mitchell, the authors of the new book Shine, 20 Secrets To A Happy Life. Tell us your tips to help set boundaries Boundaries are essential to becoming a healthy adult…

ByRobyn Foyster28/11/2017

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Exclusive: Ballerina Misty Copeland Reveals “What Gives Me Courage”

Principal Ballerina of the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland, is here in Sydney for her starring performance in The Australian Ballet's spectacular production of Sleeping Beauty in the Sydney Capitol Theatre. With its fairies and glittering masked ball, Misty will perform in the Sleeping Beauty production which has continued to win critical acclaim ever since it was first…

ByRobyn Foyster23/11/2017

Entertainment News What's On

The Day I Met Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Jackson

It makes me recall that special moment when she sat cross-legged in her bedroom adorned with pictures of her dad Michael Jackson. I wasn't meant to interview her that day, but she decided not to talk to the journalist present and for whatever reason, perhaps because I'm a mum, asked for me instead. The reason I…

ByRobyn Foyster07/11/2017

Beauty & Fashion Fashion News News

Giddy Up With 2017 Melbourne Cup Day Racing And Fashion

Happy 2017 Melbourne Cup Day! And congratulations to owner Lloyd Williams, trainer Joseph O'Brien and jockey Corey Brown for winning today's $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup with Rekindling at Flemington Racecourse. Here's some fun facts we thought you'd enjoy about this special day in Melbourne and the Cup Carnival in Flemington where more than 90,000 racegoers are expected…

ByRobyn Foyster07/11/2017

Careers Finance Lifestyle & Homes

Shop Small: Go Local And Support Small Business

We love the idea of supporting local business here at The Carousel so we are throwing our weight behind the Shop Small initiative by American Express, now in its fifth year. The new campaign was launched this week at the Fourth Village in Sydney's Dank Street in Waterloo. So how are we going to support local businesses?…

ByRobyn Foyster01/11/2017

Arts & Culture News

How Digital Is Changing The Way We Acquire And Interact With Art

Melbourne Art Gallery owner Eugenia Wilson says the digital economy is changing the way people acquire and interact with art. “Trends in art no longer sweep through cities, they sweep the globe, with people from different countries swapping ideas, opinions, feedback," says entrepreneur Eugenia, who owns two galleries in Melbourne. “You can see these trends emerge as…

ByRobyn Foyster27/10/2017