Grieving, Loss & “Kicking The Sh*t Out Of Plan B” – Sheryl Sandberg

When death or tragedy strike, life presents us with a choice. Although at the time, the debilitating grief often makes that choice feel like more of a sentence. Trying to break through that inescapable void and willingly choose Plan B-Z over a Plan A that doesn't exist anymore. Choosing a 'new normal' when our first choice is ripped out…

ByYvette Le Grew04/06/2015

#CallMeCaitlyn : Vanity Fair Introduces Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce

Introducing, Caitlyn Jenner - formerly Bruce. Captured by none other than iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair, Caitlyn's starring cover role was announced for the July issue of the magazine. And, well, they're actually rather tasteful. Jenner revealed her new identity in an April interview with Diane Sawyer that drew almost 17 millions viewers, but until the Vanity…

ByYvette Le Grew02/06/2015

Devices Home Entertainment Innovations Technology Trends

Wearables: Time To Don Your Technology

Wearables, wearables, wearables - it's all we're hearing about here at TheCarousel HQ and we love it! From the major trends in wearable technology NOW to future predictions, favourite gadgets, 3D printing, virtual reality and more, Chief Technology Officer for Telstra Vish Nandlall keeps us ahead of the curve when it comes to the innovations…

ByYvette Le Grew02/06/2015

Advice Arts & Culture Careers Destinations Lifestyle & Homes Travel & Leisure

Dare To Feel: A Visual Journey Of Emotion With Photographer Massimo Rumi

Quiet confidence - an endearing quality and one that photographer Massimo Rumi has in abundance. And, as a compelling visual storyteller, that quiet, knowing presence is one of the many traits that allows Massimo to capture life’s most beautiful and emotional images with an unobtrusive eye. There’s a special place in my soul for people…

ByYvette Le Grew29/05/2015

Finance

Gina Rinehart Tops BRW Rich List With $14B Fortune…

Gina Rinehart remains the richest Australian – topping the 2015 BRW Rich 200 list with her $14 billion fortune. It's the fifth consecutive year Rinehart tops the list, although her wealth has actually fallen by $5.99 billion. Here's the rest of the BRW goss on the high-rollers. No. 2 on the list is Anthony Pratt and family. It's been a…

ByYvette Le Grew28/05/2015

Careers Fashion Health Lifestyle & Homes

Taylor Swift Cracks The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women

It's out - Forbes' definitive ranking of the most powerful women in the world. An inspirational mix of visionary CEOs, extraordinary entrepreneurs, pioneering philanthropists, billionaire activists, heads of state and celebrity role models are among the official top 100 list of women transforming the world - ranked by impact, dollars and media presence by Forbes…

ByYvette Le Grew27/05/2015

Innovations Technology Trends

Tomorrowland Technology: Wearable Trends To Connect & Transform

No matter how you look at it, technology aims to connect us as human beings. It adds new layers to our personal relationships by extending the reach and power of how we communicate with each other. It drives crucial advancements in science and industry that make life easier, better. It streamlines the logistics of life…

ByYvette Le Grew26/05/2015

Travel & Leisure

Eurovision Time! Guy Sebastian’s Sydney & Euro-Inspired Travel Guide

The ultimate in song contests - Eurovision kicked off over the weekend and we just couldn't get enough of the (slightly cringeworthy) spectacular! Sweden claimed victory winning the music competition with our very own Guy Sebastian coming in 5th. Here are some quirky facts about the performers themselves, as well as some travel experiences unique to each of the…

ByYvette Le Grew22/05/2015

Health Lifestyle & Homes

Domestic Violence: Just How Widespread Is It? Victorian Government In World-First To Find Out

In Australia, domestic violence is the number one cause of death or disability in women under the age of 45 - it's also one of the most massively under-reported crimes in the country. In a world-first, the Victorian Government has launched an initiative to track the actual scale of family violence - a family violence…

ByYvette Le Grew18/05/2015

Arts & Culture Health Lifestyle & Homes Travel & Leisure Wellness & Health

Sliding Doors: What This Guy Misses While Looking At His Phone… #speechless

In a world where technology promises to streamline our lives to give us more time, more space, more freedom, to actually LIVE life - we're missing it. Our heads are collectively 'down' looking at our phones more than they are 'up' absorbing the world around us. So, what are you missing out on? You'd be surprised... Social media,…

ByYvette Le Grew15/05/2015