Madeleine Shaw Tells How To Beat The Bloat

Former Bondi dweller, Nutritionist, Heath Coach and Yoga Teacher Madeleine Shaw Talks About Her Self-Confessed ‘Obsession’ With Australia And Her New Book, Get the Glow. At 18, Madeleine Shaw abandoned plans to study at the Newcastle University in chilly Northern England to come and live in Australia. She now credits living in vibrant, sunny Sydney…

ByStephanie Cornish31/01/2025

Lifestyle & Homes Relationships Wellness & Health

How Mindfulness Helps Multi-tasking Women

The new book Mindfulness for Women, published by Hachette, is poised to bring the myriad benefits of mindfulness to today’s overextended woman, whilst emphasising the simplicity and accessibility of this ancient discipline. Full of practitioner testimonials, mindfulness metaphors and accompanied by a meditation CD, Mindfulness for Women is the result of a collaboration between mindfulness guru and…

ByStephanie Cornish09/03/2016

Arts & Culture News & Trends

The Musician Who Donated 30,000 Meals To The Needy

You may think this altruistic artist is loaded with cash, a mega star like Bono or Sting. Not so. Meet artist Jessica Chapnik Kahn, the woman behind Appleonia, who donated the proceeds from her debut album to help the needy. Get to know her tune/groove/and inspirations here… She has a penchant for Prince…

ByStephanie Cornish14/06/2015

Motoring

Luxury At Full Throttle: A Morning Spent At The Mercedes Benz Driving Academy

I should start by saying that I am not a particularly proficient motorist. Correspondingly, the receipt of an invitation to attend the Mercedes Benz Driving Academy to experience the latest and greatest in automotive technology and drive some of their most advanced cars was met with curiosity, but a fair amount of trepidation on my part.…

ByStephanie Cornish04/06/2015

News & Trends

A New Take On A (Modern) Classic: ‘Dalloway’ At The 2015 Sydney Writers’ Festival

After a highly acclaimed stint at last year’s world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival and appearances at the Auckland Writers’ Festival last week, London-based actress Rebecca Vaughan ascended our shores to perform Dalloway at the Sydney Writers’ Festival this week. At the Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst, I watched Vaughan delight the audience with an energised…

ByStephanie Cornish22/05/2015

Arts & Culture News & Trends

Filmmaker Anthony Lau: Documents The Woolmark Prize In Film ‘Behind The Prize’

As the International Woolmark Prize regional nominees are announced, respected Fashion Filmmaker Anthony Lau talks about the inspiration behind his new documentary, Behind the Prize. The fashion documentary charts the lead up to the prestigious 2014 / 2015 International Woolmark Prize. Acclaimed director Anthony Lau recently debuted his third film for The Woolmark Company, which tracks…

ByStephanie Cornish12/05/2015