Dolce & Gabbana Celebrates Diversity

Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2019 presentation kicked off on Sunday afternoon with a Sicilian funeral procession, church bells pealing as veiled, black-clad women held candles and made their way slowly up the runway. But this isn’t what made this show spectacular it’s […]

Dancing With Dior 

Maria Grazia Chiuri has been inspired by dance for her sixth ready – to – wear collection for Dior. Her collection embodies the movement and encapsulates the words and feelings of famous dancers. The dancing theme brought  a fluidity and beauty to the […]

Meet Sister Shivani

At the same time as the acrimonious battle over who would be Prime Minister was going on in Canberra, a quietly spoken Indian woman was telling Australians all over the country a contrary approach to life – how to achieve constant peace, […]

Daily News Roundup

Wednesday, September 26 Comedian Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three to 10 years in jail for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004. Cosby, 81, was found guilty in April of three counts of aggravated […]

Freshen Up Your Summer Self-Care Routine

Heading into summer can be daunting for some- with the fear of humidity, even oily-er skin and finally exposing a little bit of skin after those winter months. Here are our favorite products found on Adore Beauty which can help pep up […]

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FRIDAY, September 21 Indigenous people and culture would be celebrated on a new public holiday, under an idea being floated by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The proposal comes amid renewed debate over national celebrations being held on January 26, the date the […]

Staying Safe From Sharks With Sharkbanz

Australian’s now more than ever are hesitant of hitting the ocean with the latest string of shark attacks up the coast, but heading into summer beating the heat will be hard without making a trip to the beach. Yes, it’s safe to go […]

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Fake doctor exposes serious security risks at Queensland Children’s Hospital A fake doctor who roamed the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) in Brisbane has sparked a security overhaul that included a crackdown on swipe-card access and revealed the entire CCTV network needed to […]

‘Give A Frock’ About Women Experiencing Disadvantage

Sacred Heart Mission’s ‘Give A Frock’ campaign is back and more luxurious than ever, bringing with it a new ambassador, Australia’s favourite homemaker Chyka Keebaugh, and more events including a fashion show showcasing prestigious gowns donated by Melbourne’s finest fashionistas for a […]

Weekly News Roundup

A large fire destroyed a home at Mount Beppo, west of Brisbane, on Thursday afternoon, Queensland fire authorities say. Twenty-five crews, including waterbombers, worked to control the fast-moving blaze that travelled east from Mount Beppo near the Brisbane Valley Highway towards the […]

#SheReviews Ladies In Black

One of my favourite plays for 2017 was Queensland Theatre’s ‘Ladies In Black’ based on Madeleine St John’s classic novel ‘The Women In Black’. The costumes, the era, the story and the colourful characters all spoke to me and had me laughing, […]

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THURSDAY, September 20 A Tasmanian tourist bitten by a shark in the Whitsunday Islands region of north Queensland has been saved by the actions of an emergency department doctor, according to an Australian Associated Press report in News.com. Dr John Hadok from […]

#SheReviews I Am Paul Walker

Having three sons and a husband who all loves cars, I am very familiar with the work of Paul Walker who played the role of Brian O’Conner in the many ‘Fast and Furious’ films. My son’s teenage years were punctuated by the release of […]

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People have taken to social media to share their inventive strawberry recipes and urge others to support farmers, giving rise to the trending tag #SmashaStrawb. As the needle contamination scare continues to play havoc for the strawberry industry in Australia, the owners […]

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Tuesday, September 18 Emmys 2018: The winners Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Sara Bareilles (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert) Penelope Cruz (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) Judith Light (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American […]

Gratitude- The Key To Health & Happiness

Studies have shown that regularly practising gratitude through journaling can make you more successful, healthier and increase your happiness by up to 25 percent. With World Gratitude Day on 21 September there’s never been a better time to pick up a pen […]

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Police shoot man armed with knife dead outside Ipswich train station A 24-year-old man armed with a knife has been shot dead by police at Ipswich train station, west of Brisbane, following a stand-off with officers. The incident occurred on one of […]

Weekly News Roundup

Three more Queensland strawberry punnets found contaminated with needles Another brand of strawberries will be pulled from shelves after three more punnets were found contaminated with sewing needles, Queensland Health has confirmed. The strawberries are understood to have come from Donnybrook strawberry […]

Are Manners Going Out The Window?

The topic was Modern Manners and I was listening to Loretta Ryan’s Sunday morning show on Brisbane’s 612ABC radio. It inspired me to write this column.   There appears to be a decline in basic social manners. It makes me wonder if […]

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