What to Look For in a Perfect Pair of Leggings

The best women's leggings can take you from downward dog to double-shot soy flat white without missing a beat. But, what really makes a pair of pants perfect for both lunch and lunges? Jessica Thompson, Global Brand President at Halara, the athleisure label known for blending performance and comfort in every piece, gave us the…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa09/06/2025

Glow-rious News: Charlotte Tilbury’s First-Ever Aussie Masterclass is Here

Grab your Pillow Talk and pop on your Hollywood Flawless Filter - because the Charlotte Tilbury MBE is officially touching down Down Under! In a first for the beauty icon, the woman behind iconic creations such as Beauty Light Wands will be making her very first trip to Australia this June. And, she’s sure to…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa09/06/2025

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

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

Skin-loving oils stared, alongside matte lipsticks, tropical body milks and mocha-hued make-up to make up our pick of the 15 best new beauty products we tried this week. 1. Mocha To The Max Set, $49, by Mecca Max at Mecca Swap your morning coffee hit for a mocha-flavoured makeover with this four-piece cocoa-coloured dream,…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa07/06/2025

Health Horoscopes

Wanderlust, Wisdom and Winter Reflections: What June’s Full Moon in Sagittarius Means for You

This month’s June Full Moon in Sagittarius is calling us to break free of the mundane and embrace something bigger, bolder and more meaningful – just as the winter chill urges us to slow down and reflect, according to a leading Australian intuitive astrologer and psychic. Rose Smith says the Sagittarius Full Moon on Wednesday…

ByRose Smith06/06/2025

Happiness Wellness & Health

Fresh Air, Feel-Good Vibes and Free Events This Global Wellness Day

If life feels like it's been lacking a little sparkle lately, you’re not alone. According to the new Global Flourishing Study, Australia ranks 20th out of 23 countries when it comes to overall wellbeing. It's a sobering reminder that despite our coastal lifestyle, many of us aren’t feeling particularly sunny! However, offering a timely opportunity…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa06/06/2025

Baking Food & Drink

Delicious Baked Lemon And Rhubarb Tarts Recipe

There is a reason this is one of the most viewed recipes on The Carousel and it's because our Delicious Baked Lemon And Rhubarb Tarts Recipe is simply to die for. Published by Murdoch Books, Cherie Bevan and Tass Tauroa are the clever authors of this scrumptious dessert and you'll find more like this in…

ByRobyn Foyster06/06/2025

Food & Drink Healthy

Vegan Never Tasted So Good! Here Are Our Top 9 Vegan Dessert Recipes.

Looking for vegan dessert recipes that are also super tasty? You definitely do not have to compromise on flavour if you follow a plant-based diet. We've compiled a selection of our top 9 vegan recipes for all the sweet-tooths out there. If you're cooking for a group, your non-vegan friends are guaranteed to love…

ByAlice Duthie06/06/2025

Food & Drink Healthy World Your Recipes

Sweet Treat: Healthy Chocolate Brownies!

Here is one of my all-time personal favourite recipes to make! Enjoy for dessert with some coconut yoghurt or as a pick-me-up afternoon snack with a nice herbal tea! This healthy snack will help satisfy any sweet craving, while keeping your blood sugars stable and providing you with long-lasting quality energy for your day! Ingredients…

ByDesiree Taylor06/06/2025

Health News

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