#SheTravels Maldives
by What do you do when your husband comes home and asks, “ Would you like to go to the Maldives? “ You grab your sunscreen, bathers and passport and begin packing. The Maldives had not been on my radar other […]
Columnists
Boy Swallows Universe Coming to Queensland Theatre
by If you live in our Universe or even beyond, you have probably heard of Trent Dalton and his blockbuster novel Boy Swallows Universe. Trent comes from my hometown of Brisbane. I’ve been reading his work in local papers and magazines for […]
New Spring Menu at Bacchus South Bank
by It’s Spring here in Brisbane which means restaurants are tempting us with their new Spring menus.The fresh produce is at its best and local chefs are using ingredients in new and tantalising ways. One of our favourite restaurants is Bacchus South […]
#SheInspires Carol Taylor
by At the recent Next Gen Fashion Show, part of MBFF Brisbane, I was fortunate to see my first adaptive fashion collection. The MeQ collection was designed by Carol Taylor who is a mother, artist and lawyer. She also happens to be […]
Spring Fashion Trends For 2019
by It’s Spring here in Brisbane and the shops are filled to the brim with some beautiful Spring fashion. I am very excited by a change of seasons and have sorted my wardrobe and identified some key pieces I’ll be adding for […]
Ride Like A Girl Brisbane Launch
by Do you remember where you were when Michelle Payne won the Melbourne Cup in 2015? I remember it clearly. I was at the lovely French restaurant Lutece in Bardon celebrating the day with friends. I’d just arrived home from another great […]
#SheReviews Fangirls
by I am so happy that I’ll be one of the lucky few who can say, “Yes, I was there at the Opening Night of Fangirls in Brisbane. I interviewed Yve Blake, you know“ This show is a phenomenon. It’s a modern […]
Violets Are Blue
by Roses are red, Violets are blue, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is coming , with some collectable jewellery, too. Did you know the official flower for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a Violet? Neither did I! I have an affinity […]
Meet Yve Blake from Fangirls
by Do you have a fan girl moment? Mine was way back in the 70’s. You remember the days of platform thongs and crocheted bikinis. My friends Ducky, Jules and I got up at four in the morning. We caught a bus […]
#SheReviews The Day The Lies Began
by I have been following Brisbane author, Kylie Kaden since she first came to launch her debut novel Losing Kate at Ashgrove Library. Her story of being one of the few writers to have been found in the slush pile and being […]
Launch of Queensland Anthology Bjelke Blues
by Do you remember the days when people in Queensland were not allowed to gather in groups of more than three? Or the early days of radio station 4ZZZ? Do you remember when Russ Hinze was Minister for Racing and Joh Bjelke […]
Day Three – Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival – Next Gen Wows
by The Next Gen show at this year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane promised to be creative, diverse and universal and it also proved to be a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and self expression. Showcasing the work of four fashion colleges, as […]
Day Two Highlights – Mercedes-Benz Group Show 1
by Brisbane turned on another beautiful night for the second day of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane. Ensconced in a cosy corner of the Fashion Bar at Mr Percival’s we were in prime position to watch the local fashionistas arrive. There […]
Day One Highlights – Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane
by This year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane is full of new surprises. From the brand new venue at Howard Smith Wharves, to the Lunch With The Girls showcasing everyone’s favourite personality, the stylish Kerri – Anne Kennerley, through to the highly […]
Season Launch 2020 – The Queensland Symphony Orchestra
by It’s a week of launches for SheSociety and we were delighted to attend the relaxed, inclusive and very colourful launch of the Orchestra for Everyone , The Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Colourful? I hear you say! Yes, colourful, for not only were […]
Buzzing About Books – Interview with Maya Linnell
by #SheSociety’s Michelle Beesley interviews author Maya Linnell, and talks about her new book Wildflower Ridge. Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can be most often found in a coffee […]
Maya Linnell’s New Book – Wildflower Ridge
by Before I started writing for SheSociety I had no social media at all. Yet through the magic of Instagram I’ve gained new friends all around the world. Many of my Instagram friends are writers and that is how I came to […]
Buzzing About Books – Favourite Beach Reads in The Maldives
by #SheSociety shares her favourite reads from the Maldives! Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can be most often found in a coffee shop chatting with friends or beside a […]
50 Years Of Queensland Theatre
by In 2020, Queensland will celebrate 50 years of having a dedicated theatre company, a company that has grown and thrived. At the launch of the 2020 season, Queensland Theatre promised audiences 50 Seasons of Stories plus an array of special events […]
#SheReviews L’Appartement
by As many readers know I’ve been a regular visitor to Paris since I was 21 and have stayed in many cool and quirky apartments. There was the crazy shower apartment; where the shower could only be turned on by my clever […]