How to Ask for a Pay Rise

Many women would rather strap on their sneakers for a forced five-kilometre fun run with colleagues than ask for a pay rise! However, it need not be an overwhelming, anxiety-inducing experience. In this extract from her new book, Earning Power, recruitment specialist Roxanne Calder shares her tip on how to ask for a pay rise.…

ByThe Carousel06/03/2025

Health News

Prioritising Self-Care, Social Connection and Mitochondrial Health this Heart Health Awareness Month

This month marks Heart Health Awareness Month, a key time for the nation to be prioritising their heart health. The need to prioritise this couldn’t be greater for women, with the latest statistics showing that over half a million Australian women have been impacted by a heart health conditioni. This emphasises the importance of shifting…

ByThe Carousel17/02/2025

Beauty & Fashion

The Ultimate Glam Guide for a Stunning Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a Galentine’s out, or just treating yourself to some self-love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to go all out with your beauty routine. From luminous skin to sultry lips, here’s your ultimate guide to looking and feeling absolutely stunning! Silky Smooth Locks Soft, touchable hair is a…

ByThe Carousel12/02/2025

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

MBT Footwear Steps into Australia: Revolutionising Comfort and Movement

MBT Footwear has arrived in Australia, bringing a new twist to sneaker design with vibrant colours like lavender, coral, black, and Simba. These shoes are designed to enhance natural movement and reduce stress on joints, aiming to change how Australians think about their footwear. Founded by Swiss engineer Karl Müller in 1996, MBT shoes…

ByThe Carousel02/02/2025

Sex Wellness & Health

Let’s Talk About Sex Baby … What’s in Intimacy in 2025?

As we embark on a new year, sexual wellness is becoming more vibrant, inclusive, and diverse than ever. The Lovehoney Group's 2025 Sex Trends Report reveals five key shifts that will shape our intimate lives in the year ahead. One which promises to be a transformative period for pleasure, identity, and self-expression. From the rise…

ByThe Carousel23/01/2025

Health Nutrition

Keeping it Real: The Power of Personalised Goal Setting

Struggling to stick to your New Year's resolutions? This week, the CSIRO launched new research into the power of personalised goal setting for weight loss. Here's why CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian Nicole Pritchard, believes there's so much to dropping a few kilos than simply courting calories in/ calories out. Is there anything more disheartening…

ByThe Carousel09/01/2025

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Start Your Summer Party With Caribbean Cocktails: 5 Minute Recipes

It's time to start having real cocktail parties. Warm weather? Check. Cocktails? We’ve got you, we’re bringing the Caribbean heat. We have two brand new rum cocktail recipes, brought to you from the heart of Barbados. Not a rum fan? You will be. Honestly, Team Carousel are not big on the…

ByThe Carousel30/12/2024

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Bumbl Co Founder Joe Hanna On Making Oral Care Fun and Accessible for Kids

Read about how to make oral care fun and accessible for kids by making it a sensory experience. Getting kids to brush their teeth can be a challenge—especially when they have sensory sensitivities or special needs. That’s where Bumbl Co, an innovative Australian brand, is stepping in to make dental care easier, more enjoyable, and…

ByThe Carousel12/12/2024

Baking Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Julie Goodwin’s Gorgeous Christmas Gingerbread

Julie Goodwin's Gorgeous Christmas Gingerbread is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Get the kids baking with you. Makes about 36 medium sized Christmas gingerbread shapes Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes per batch INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain flour 1 ½ cups caster sugar 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon bicarb soda 200g butter, melted 1 tablespoon golden…

ByThe Carousel10/12/2024

Baking

Soft Gingerbread Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting & Sugared Cranberries

If you are looking for a cake to wow friends and family, look no further. This is the cake to make a statement with. If you can't find cranberries, try using blueberries and strawberries. This recipe makes more than you need for the cake but I figure why not make some extra for other uses? I…

ByThe Carousel05/12/2024