Gourmet Traveller 2016 Australian Hotel Guide Awards

Perth’s Como The Treasury, a knockout revival of three colonial-era buildings by renowned Perth architect Kerry Hill, took out the top two accolades – Hotel of the Year and New Hotel of the Year – for bringing lavish new life to Perth’s State Buildings. Halcyon House, the stylish newcomer at Cabarita Beach on the New…

ByThe Carousel26/05/20160Comments

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Eurovision 2016: 5 Trivia Facts To Impress Your Friends With

As we build into Dami Im’s eagerly-awaited Grand Final performance in Sweden on May 15, here are five handy trivia facts to help you come up to speed, courtesy of Guinness World Records. 1. Most successful Eurovision country Even though they were knocked out at the semi-final stage of the 2015 contest, the Irish can hold…

ByThe Carousel14/05/20160Comments

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The Perfect Melbourne Penthouse Perch

We bed test two of Melbourne funkiest, sleekest penthouses offering a very different experiences of the high life. Best for fun, feasting and friends – OVOLO Laneways If you had a rich uncle I bet this is where he would live, up high above the city laneways. He knows how to party and is the ultimate host…

ByKaren Lawson03/05/20160Comments

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Australia Is Finally Hosting First Ever Redhead Pride Rally

On the 16th of April, Australia’s first ever redhead pride rally will be hosted at Federation square in Melbourne from 10.30am. About time! Hosts Buderim Ginger are calling all redheads, friends and family to come together to take a stand against bullying. “Modelled on the highly successful Redhead Marches and related gatherings already happening in countries around…

ByThe Carousel13/04/20160Comments

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2016 Oscars: Australia Set For Record Haul

If experts and bookmakers are correct, 10 Australian Mad Max: Fury Road crew members will walk out of Hollywood's Dolby Theatre with gold statuettes on February 29 (Australia time). It will easily top two other bumper years for Australians at the Oscars. In 1996 six won Oscars in four categories when George Miller's Babe and Mel Gibson's…

ByThe Carousel26/02/20160Comments

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WIN! Travel Around Australia While Saving Lives

In the past, the Dometic Follow the Sun campaign has only been open to people who own an RV, but this year, due to the fresh partnership with the NBCF, for the first time in history, anyone can enter! Winners will receive up to $25,000 worth of Dometic mobile living products tailored to their vehicles, $10,000…

ByThe Carousel22/02/20160Comments

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New Zealand Lures Our Megan Gale Back To Her Roots

The Max Max: Fury Road star is fronting a new Tourism New Zealand campaign aimed at getting more people to cycle through the Land of the Long White Cloud. The stunning model can be seen pedalling through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery, navigating narrow suspension bridges and visiting a vineyard, a lavender farm and…

ByThe Carousel11/02/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

My Kitchen Rules Winner’s Tips For The Perfect Summer BBQ

1.Get the right BBQ/ Use the right fuel Choosing the right BBQ fuel depends on what you will be cooking. Charcoal is best for slower cooking and for the smokey flavour it gives to meat and vegetables. Heat beads with the addition of some hickory chips also do the same trick. Use gas BBQs for quick…

ByThe Carousel25/01/20160Comments

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Australia Ranks As Sixth Best Country To Live

The summit meeting of world superpowers has just released its findings of the best places to live, ranking Australia at number six overall, with Germany in the top spot. The rankings evaluate 60 countries across nine sub-categories from a survey of more than 16,000 residents around the world. Australia scored particularly high in the ‘quality of life’…

ByThe Carousel21/01/20160Comments

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Oprah Returns Down Under

The 61-year-old television star has kept herself busy - producing films, touring the globe, publishing a bestseller and continuing to build the mega brand that is Oprah Winfrey - since her 2010 Ultimate Australian Adventure. Fortunately for us, Mamma O - as she is affectionately called by millions - was so captivated by Australia that she…

ByThe Carousel01/12/20150Comments