Ocean-Safe Sunscreens You’ll Love This Summer

Sunscreen is arguably summer's most important accessory and one everyone should be applying on the regular. This is particularly true if you live in Australia, which has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world (per capita), according the Cancer Council. And it applies to everyone, no matter what your ethnic background or skin tone.…

ByShonagh Walker31/12/2023

News & Trends

21 Random Acts Of Kindness That Cost Next To Nothing

Random acts of kindness can quickly turn someone else's day from drab to dazzling. We are huge believers in random acts of kindness here at The Carousel. We love dishing 'em out, and we love it when people give them back to us. A recent study by Campos Coffee Group has revealed that one…

ByShonagh Walker22/12/2023

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion Celeb Style

Elle McPherson X Marionne De Candia – Your Tran-Seasonal Skincare Sorted!

Trans-seasonal skincare can be tricky, as often the weather can swing from hot and humid, to cold and dry. To compensate - and to ensure you have complexion perfection year round, we chatted to Marionne de Candia, supermodel Elle McPherson's fave Aussie facialist and creator of cosmeceutical skincare line Medi Skinsaver, for her top tips.…

ByShonagh Walker21/12/2023

Pets

Five Things Your Pet Knows About You

Your pet is more than just an animal that lives in your home. For those of you who love animals, your pet is likely your best friend and confidant (after all, who else can you 100 percent trust never to spill your secrets?). Whether dog, cat, lizard or bird, when we create a bond with an…

ByShonagh Walker21/12/2023

Entertaining & Wine

Mango Granita – Mocktail Of The Week

Cheers to the Mango Granita - the ideal sundowner mocktail for the end of the warmer months. Ok, we get it. It's Friday afternoon, and you're probably craving a cocktail right about now. But did you know drinking a mocktail can have just as many - if not more - relaxation benefits as…

ByShonagh Walker20/12/2023

Fitness

Easy Exercises For A Full-Body Workout At Home

A Home workout is a great way to stay both physically and mentally healthy, especially as a good percentage of the country is stuck in lockdown at the moment. In fact, for many of us, it a home workout is the only option. ZADI Training founder and female fitness instructor, Adala Bolto, shares her at-home full…

ByShonagh Walker19/12/2023

Pets

Why Cats Hate You

Cats make an ideal family pet. In fact, a recent study by Purina Fancy Feast revealed that more than half (53 percent) of Australian cat owners admit their feline BF "completes them". Which is completely understandable - they're low maintenance pets, great company and good for a cuddle ... most of the time. Sometimes, cat behaviour can…

ByShonagh Walker19/12/2023

Pets

How To Keep Your Dog Clean Between Baths

Dogs and Puppies can get a bit whiffy in between baths. Thank ‘Dog’ for these fabulous doggie products, which help keep your pooch smelling fresh and delicious all throughout the year

ByShonagh Walker16/12/2023

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

Hair Saboteurs – Solve Tress Stress With Our Expert Advice.

Hair Saboteurs include everything from UV rays, swimming in salt or chlorinated water, perspiration and too-tight ponytails. They can cause everything from split ends, to green tinged locks and oily roots with dry ends. We’ve got your tress stress sorted though, thanks to co-owner and director of Marc & Maxwell Hair in Surry Hills, Marc…

ByShonagh Walker09/12/2023

Travel & Leisure

Take A Road Trip To Tamworth!

Tamworth, AKA, the Country Music Capitol of Australia, has much to offer its visitors. Whether whistle-stopping for a weekend, or lingering a little longer, you'll be hard pressed to run out of fun things to do. Look no further than the Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth, owned and run by Tamworth legend, Greg Maguire. A long-time local,…

ByShonagh Walker27/11/2023