Is Contrast Therapy the Steamy Secret to Wellness?

Wellness in 2025 looks a little different to the "smoke and Diet Coke" mantras that promised thinness in the early 90s. This time round, it's all pretty green smoothies, Pilates and some particularly hot (literally) ways of discovering our best well self! In fact, according to the latest Mind Body report, nearly 65% of people…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa03/06/2025

The Setting Spray Spotted in Rihanna’s Makeup Bag … And Why We’re Low-Key Obsessed

We just caught a glimpse directly inside Rihanna’s makeup bag (okay, technically, via her legendary makeup artist Priscilla Ono, but you get the gist). And, you know we zoomed in on every product like we'd just "found love in a hopeless place". The object of our affection? French cult fave: Clarins Fix' Make-Up Spray.…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa02/06/2025

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

From Sledgehammers to Serum: The Aussie Sisters Changing the Skin Care Game

The transition from builders to beauty bosses may not be a conventional one, but Alisa and Lysandra Fraser are laying the foundation for a whole new kind of business empire. Best known for their sleek interior designs and standout stint on The Block, the powerhouse twins have taken their signature style from the living room…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa02/06/2025

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

A Q & A with the Founders of Q+A Skin Care

Caring for your complexion can be confusing. But, Q+A skin care wants to change that. Since launching in 2019, the British-born brand has made it their mission to take the guesswork out of skin care with ingredient-led formulas, affordable price points, and a refreshing commitment to transparency. We caught up with Q+A’s founder Freddy…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa02/06/2025

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Roasted Duck Breast With Tamarind-Chilli Sauce

Bali has been home to Janet DeNeefe - or The Queen of Ubud - as she is fondly nicknamed - for over 20 years. This talented cook, restauranteur, author, artist, literary festival director, wife, mother, and practicing Hindu shares some of her favourite Indonesian-inspired recipes with us. I am eternally fascinated with palm sugar and tamarind, and adore the marriage of these…

ByJanet DeNeefe31/05/2025

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

Janet DeNeefe’s Delicious Beef Curry Recipe Balinese Style

Bali has been home to Janet DeNeefe - or The Queen of Ubud - as she is fondly nicknamed - for over 20 years. This talented cook, restauranteur, author, artist, literary festival director, wife, mother, and practicing Hindu shares some of her favourite Indonesian-inspired recipes with us. In keeping with Hindu dietary restrictions, beef is seldom served in a Balinese household. That…

ByJanet DeNeefe31/05/2025

Beauty & Fashion Fitness Happiness Health Nutrition Nutrition Trends Wellness & Health Yoga

Exclusive: Get Yoga Fit With David Beckham’s Aussie Fitness Guru

A former classical dancer and elite gymnast who moved to London in 2014, Shona Vertue’s entire life has been steeped in studying human movement. Celebrities who have reaped the rewards of training with Shona Vertue include David Beckham, who credits her with changing his perspective on yoga. You don’t have to travel to London or be…

ByIlona Marchetta31/05/2025

Health Nutrition

Master Your 5-Day Detox Cleanse: Step-by-Step Guide

Here is our comprehensive step-by-step guide to mastering a 5-day detox cleanse. We understand that embarking on this journey can feel overwhelming, so we have planned it in detail with preparation steps, daily meal plans, and strategies to overcome common challenges. By sharing this guidance, we aim to support you through the process, highlighting the…

ByRobyn Foyster31/05/2025

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

A Taste of Southern Italy in Sydney

If you thought pub grub was all schnitty and chips, think again. Robertos Bangor Tavern is flipping the script on your typical pub feed — and inviting you to explore the Shire beyond its surfing spots ... one Italian-inspired plate at a time. Tucked away in Sydney’s southwest, this breezy new venue is the latest…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa30/05/2025