The 9 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Trying to Polish Their Personal Brand

When it comes to reputation, money can’t buy class – or credibility. As Vinisha Rathod highlights in her new book The Briefcase Effect, personal branding is no longer a vanity exercise, it’s a survival skill. In a world where CEOs are judged as much for their courtside antics as their corporate wins, how you show…

ByThe Carousel10/09/2025

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

The Vital Role Next of Kin Play in Australia’s Care Landscape

When TV presenter and health communicator Casey Beros learned her Dad was terminally ill, she moved her family across the country to become his carer. Casey’s new book, Next of Kin: What to Expect When You're Expecting to Care for Someone You Love (Wiley $34.95, 27 August 2025), shares her personal story and provides a…

ByThe Carousel25/08/2025

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

DIY Tips For a Smoother Move

Moving into a new home is one of life’s big milestones, and often one of the most stressful. But what if a little know-how could make the process smoother and more satisfying from day one? Here, Jade Compston, content creator and DIY expert, share her go-to moving tips based on real-life experience to help…

ByThe Carousel12/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

A Mid-Year Check-In on the 2025 Aesthetic Reset: Are We Following Cosmetic Surgery Trends … or Refining Them?

Dr Mark Kohout is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 25 years’ experience in facial, breast and body surgery. His Sydney-based clinic offers tailored procedures integrating advanced surgical techniques with cutting-edge regenerative technologies. Here, he discusses whether we are following the plastic surgery trends predicted for 2025. Or ignoring them! As we pass the midpoint…

ByThe Carousel18/07/2025

Sex Wellness & Health

Why Self Love Could be Your Solution to Menopause Struggles

For many women, menopause signals a new and sometimes confronting chapter. Hormonal changes, shifting moods, sleep disruptions, vaginal dryness and a loss of libido are just a few of the common symptoms that come knocking - often uninvited. But what if the answer to managing some of these challenges was right at your fingertips? Literally...…

ByThe Carousel14/07/2025

Destinations Travel & Leisure

Postcards From The Land Of The Rising Sun: Nezu Museum Garden In Tokyo

Postcards From The Land Of The Rising Sun: Nezu Museum Garden In Tokyo was written by Ruchika Sahai. After having lived in nine countries, fourteen cities and travelled through forty eight more, it amazed me to walk into Tokyo and immediately find a home. No matter how much I wander, wonder and learn, the well here…

ByThe Carousel15/06/2025

Beauty & Fashion Environment Fashion Sustainability

Fast Fashion Under Fire: The True Cost of Cheap Clothes

Report on the current Trend of Fast Fashion by Federico Re. Why Consumers need to keep a watchful eye around cheap clothing. ‘Fast Fashion’ dates back to the 1970’s when retailers around the world started searching for economical ways to manufacturer their products by lowering labour costs and outsourcing production to Asia. This global phenomenon…

ByThe Carousel03/06/2025

Fitness Health

Exercise and Longevity: These Sports Can Lead to Longer Life

When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, it’s already a known fact that physical activity goes hand in hand with proper eating habits. Apart from physical benefits, doing sports inevitably has several advantages concerning mental and emotional health, too. There is a number of sports that incorporate both physical and mental enhancement crucial for…

ByThe Carousel31/05/2025

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

An Expert’s Guide to Host a Mother’s Day Lunch That Will Elevate You to “Fave Child” Status

As a former style editor and cookbook collaborator who began her career behind the scenes on MasterChef Australia, Kirsten Jenkins knows a thing or two about hosting a brilliant bash. Here, the renowned food stylist shares her top five tips for Aussies to level up their styling game. And, host the perfect Mother's Day lunch. 1.…

ByThe Carousel09/05/2025

Happiness Mood and Mind Wellness & Health

What Losing Two Of My Closest People Taught Me About The Power Of Resilience

A few years ago, I found myself sitting on my balcony just after dawn. The sky was streaked with pink and gold, birds were singing, and the sunlight was gently warming my skin. It should have been a moment of beauty. But all I felt was numb. As if I was watching the world through…

ByThe Carousel17/04/2025