IKEA – The Ultimate Getaway
When I want to break up with a boyfriend I have one sure-fire way to achieve this goal. I make them accompany me to IKEA. I am yet to discover a man who is not driven to the brink of insanity by a […]
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Earth Hour
With just a flick of a switch or two (or more) on Saturday you and your family can join the world’s largest movement for climate change. It is the 10 the anniversary of the Australian-inspired Earth Hour where people, corporations and governments around the world turn […]
Cat The Cupid
I’ve just moved in with my boyfriend at his mothers house and I am finding her to be overbearing. Do you have any tips on how to manage the relationship so I can maintain my own personal space? I would suggest you […]
For The Ladies: Menswear-Inspired Pieces
SheBrisbane had a chat with fashion guru Sophia Smith about how to wear the androgynous look in a feminine way… The world of fashion is constantly changing and therefore bringing inevitable innovations into our everyday lives. Feminine combos are no longer at the top […]
Sustainability In The Home
SheBrisbane had a chat with Natania Hinwood, founder of eco-friendly office and homeware brand and online store, Sachi and Daphs. This is what she had to say about taking sustainability to the next level… Did you know, the average Australian family of four […]
Humbled To Meet This Grandparent
It didn’t take long for me to contemplate how a grandparent may feel as a major child-carer. As I shared my lunch with inspirational women at SheBrisbane’s 2017 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration I reflected on what was a particularly special day. […]
Long Standing Health Risks
You’ve probably heard that a sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for various diseases of affluence. But, standing for hours isn’t exactly a byword for lasting health either. A recent study conducted by a team of UK researchers showed sitting for hours […]
Kerri Phillips #SheInspires
We all know that feeling. An event is coming up. You look in your packed wardrobe and nothing seems right. Local businesswoman, Kerri Phillips, has the answer. Her business – Brisbane Designer Hire for Women can supply a high fashion dress suitable […]
Off The Blocks – The Second Half Has Started!
I turned 50 last year. I definitely wasn’t looking forward to it and flip-flopped between the resistant mantra of “I hate getting old” and an acceptance state … “This sure beats the alternative!”. Anyway, it’s nearly a year later and during this […]
8 Reasons Why Cauliflower Should Be Your New Favourite Vegetable
My mum doesn’t like cauliflower so I never had much to do with it as a kid. As a grown up I always regarded it quite suspiciously – what is this albino broccoli wannabe, and why would I ever cook with it? Next minute, […]
Getting Our Irish Gig On…To Be Sure, To Be Sure!
OMG we had no idea how huge St Patrick’s Day is in Australia!!!! It was so much fun being Irish for the Day to celebrate this event that serves tribute to Ireland and one of its patron saints, St Patrick on March 17. […]
‘My Fair Lady’ Comes To Brisbane
‘All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, with an enormous chair, Oh, wouldn’t it be loverly!’ With this tune playing in my head, my own Henry Higgins and I frocked up in our finest to attend […]
Aliens Have Landed
I notice that movie ‘Arrival’ with Amy Adams (LOVE HER!) has just been released on DVD (or on iTunes or Foxtel store whatever it is now – SIDEBAR: I am the only person left with a DVD player?) It’s about these giant octopus-like creatures […]
The Art Of Slimming
This Easter, Dr Helena Popovic, encourages us to enjoy chocolate without the guilt. This doesn’t mean free rein to scoff down elegant bunnies, humpty dumptys and crème eggs every minute of the holidays. Dr Helena wants us to buy the very best […]
Lilly Van Der Meer On Bullying
Today marks the National Day of Action Against Bullying and SheBrisbane had a chat with Neighbours actress, and Queenslander Lilly Van der Meer who is fronting the Supré Foundation and headspace anti-bullying campaign Bullying. So Not Ok. Why is bullying such an […]
Cat The Cupid
Why do some boys end all communication with girls they are dating at the drop of a hat for no apparent reason? Honestly, many boys are rubbish at communicating, particularly when they need to send a negative message. Sometimes it can depend […]
From Tears of Emotion To Tears Of Laughter
We had one of the best weekends filled with many mixed emotions. Firstly, we were honored to be invited to the exclusive private screening of the Australian thriller ReFraction which was held at New Farm Cinemas. It is a short film created by Kaushik Das […]
Sarah Harris – The Smith Family
Teenagers from some of Queensland’s most disadvantaged communities last night celebrated milestone educational achievements at a special graduation event, thanks to The Smith Family. Many of those honoured are the first in their family to complete Year 12 or attend university, having […]
Professor Chaos
The professor whose live BBC interview was interrupted with a visit by his two young children has spoken out, describing what happened as “a comedy of errors”. A BBC reported today that Korea expert Robert Kelly told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) […]
Queen Casey
Before she was crowned Queen of the Jungle, Casey Donovan was in Brisbane playing the role of Killer Queen. I was lucky enough to interview Casey and here are five things I know. 1. Casey has one of the most melodic and […]