I was Diagnosed With Stage Four Bowel Cancer … I Was Only 45 Years Old

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second-deadliest cancer. Yet, when caught early, it’s 99% treatable. It’s a statistic that’s not just startling, it’s personal for New Farm local Susan ‘Sooz’ Schmidt, who was diagnosed with Stage Four rectal cancer at just 45 years old. Now, Sooz (centre, main feature image)has become a powerful voice for Kleenex and…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa05/06/2025

Beauty & Fashion Fashion News & Trends

The Little Aussie Fashion Label Making a Big Impact on World Environment Day

As the fashion world turns its gaze towards World Environment Day and the industry’s role within it, female-led, ethically certified Aussie clothing brand Merrow Anam, is forgoing the thrill of fast fashion and fleeting trends. And, opting instead to dare to move differently. Founded in late 2023 by Australian designer Anna Horton, the label…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa05/06/2025

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

3pm Snack Attack? Skip The Chips and Feed Your Skin Instead

If your skin gets hangry halfway through the day, it might be time to join the latest skin care craze that’s taking over our desks, handbags, and TikTok feeds: skin snacking. Because, much like raiding the pantry for a little pick-me-up, a growing number of complexions also want in on a mid-afternoon treat ... as…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa04/06/2025

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

Health Relationships

How To Regain Self-Confidence After Separation

Have you recently struggled with the separation from a partner? Here, the founder of AFLAS, Adam Levine, provides key tips on navigating these difficult times. Separation or a relationship breakdown is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Amongst the myriad layers of people to deal with, and confusion around how to make decisions…

ByErin Huckle03/06/2025

Hot Topics Wellness & Health

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

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body Make-Up News & Trends

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