New Year’s Eve: What’s On In Melbourne

New Years Eve 2015 is awash with champagne, canapés and options galore! In Australia's culinary and nightlife capital - Melbourne - well we're spoiled for choice! With so many fabulous events at bars, restaurants, clubs and public spaces around the city, we've pulled together our edit of the best-of-the-best options for foodies, drinkies and anyone wanting to ring…

ByThe Carousel16/12/2014

Health Wellness & Health

Australia Stands Against Racism In The Face Of Sydney Siege Tragedy With One Beautiful Hashtag #illridewithyou

This tragedy and loss has resonated around the city, and indeed the country and the world after Sydney was thrown into disarray yesterday at the hands of lone gunman, Man Haron Monis. The now deceased 50 year old, Monis, was shot dead just after 2am as police stormed the Lindt cafe on Martin Place - where…

ByYvette Le Grew16/12/2014

Parenting

Explaining Tragedy To Your Children: “Check In With Them To Ensure They’re Not Quietly Worrying”

Emotions continue to run high today as we wake up to learn the fate of the hostages in the Sydney CBD siege. There’s no doubt that most of our empathy is flowing to the hostages and their families, particularly the families of the deceased. For parents who are struggling to know what to say to…

ByJo Lamble16/12/2014

Anti-Ageing Hair Skin & Body Make-Up News & Trends

Clever Contouring: Tips From A Professional

He calls it ‘The mini face-lift without any surgery’ but according to Celebrity Makeup Artist Garry Siutz, getting the appearance of a tighter, more youthful skin can be done in just a few strokes of the contouring brush. While he told our team he sometimes uses differing shades of foundation to achieve the same…

ByStephanie Darling16/12/2014

Fitness Wellness & Health

On The 5th Day Of Christmas The Carousel Gave To Me… Strong Bones!

Jumping encourages the tissue inside the bones to grow and strengthen. These exercises will help you build bone mass and help prevent osteoporosis. Strong bones will help you get through busy days and keep you running, walking, dancing throughout your life. What you’ll do: Ensure you’re body and joints are warmed up and prepared for these movements,…

ByLizzy Williamson16/12/2014

Wellness & Health

Define Your Happily Ever After: Goal-Setting For 2015

Success comes in many forms and manifests in various ways. Despite who you are, where you are from, or what you do, I believe the most accurate definition of success was quoted by Bob Dylan who penned; “A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night,…

ByMariana Fataccioli15/12/2014

Bridal

Zoe Stenmark & Lewie Roberts-Thomson’s Black Tie Wedding

The newlyweds: Zoe Stenmark, 26, Curator at Stenmarked and Lewis Roberts-Thomson, 30, AFL Player for the Sydney Swans Big day: October 19, 2013 Guest list: 180 Ceremony: Shore Chapel, North Sydney, NSW “Our ceremony was at the Shore Chapel, an Anglican church. Lewie attended Shore Old Boy’s so to be married at his Alma Mater was extremely special. I…

ByFranki Hobson15/12/2014

Fitness Wellness & Health

On The 4th Day Of Christmas The Carousel Gave To Me… Toned Triceps!

Your triceps are the muscles on the back of your arms in the area commonly termed as ‘tuck-shop arms’. We tend to use the front of our arms, our biceps, more when we lift so this is a great chance to strengthen and tone this area. These exercises also work your core and chest…

ByLizzy Williamson15/12/2014

Food & Drink

‘Fusion Is Confusion’ – Michel Roux Goes Chef-To-Chef With Sharone Hakman in Vietnam

When three-Michelin star chef Michel Roux talks - chefs and foodies worldwide put down their knives and listen. In this journey of the senses, chef Sharone Hakman explores the vibrant city of Danang, Vietnam with French-born culinary legend Michel as they go bench-to-bench, knife-to-knife and chef-to-chef on a unique culinary journey exploring the abundance of…

ByYvette Le Grew15/12/2014

Fitness Wellness & Health

On The 3rd Day Of Christmas The Carousel Gave To Me… Buns Of Steel!

If you’re spending a lot of time sitting your glute muscles become weak. When this happens we are much more susceptible to back pain and injuries. Our glutes are also our biggest muscle group so when you work them they work for you by burning a whole lot of kilojoules. What you’ll do: Ensure you’re body and…

ByLizzy Williamson14/12/2014