Daily News Roundup

  TUESDAY, JUNE  14 A family of Tamil asylum seekers detained on Christmas Island since 2019 will be allowed to live in Perth temporarily, but their long-term future in Australia remains unclear. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he had used his powers […]

#SheReviews – “Other Women” by Cathy Kelly

  Women in the Western World today frequently live complicated lives, and all is often not as it seems. These truths are vividly illustrated in Irish author Cathy Kelly’s latest book, “Other Women”. Set in contemporary Ireland, our three female protagonists – […]

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  NEWSDESK MONDAY, JUNE  14 There were emotional scenes during Sunday night’s episode of MasterChef Australia as one of this year’s favourites withdrew himself from the competition due to concerns over his mental health. Judges Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong […]

SheDiscovers What’s New This Week

New Book Release – Who Gets to be Smart Bri Lee, best-selling and award-winning author of Eggshell Skull, asks Who gets to be smart? in this forensic and hard-hitting exploration of knowledge, power and privilege. ‘Debate done with absolute verve, with eloquence and generosity’ CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS, […]

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THURSDAY, JUNE  10 A Covid-positive Melbourne woman who took a road trip through NSW and Queensland only got tested because her husband needed negative results for work purposes, despite having symptoms for the previous five days. Travelling with her partner from one […]

How Plant-Based Has Permeated The Fashion World

    Fashion runways are typically an opportunity to showcase the hottest trends emerging from designers for the seasons ahead.  With the growing conversation around vegan leathers, ethical textiles and sustainably sourced clothing ranges, capturing the current cultural zeitgeist, Soulara has moved […]

#SheReviews ‘A German Life’

  Yesterday I saw the Australian Tour of A German Life at the Playhouse. Presented by John Frost for The Gordon Frost Organisation and QPAC in Brisbane, the play is based Brunhilde Pomsel’s interviews with a group of Austrian Filmmakers in 2016. […]

White Sands Resort 22

  I was very lucky to be included in the fashionable crowd for the White Sands Resort 22 fashion show at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. This was my first taste of swimwear at the 2022 shows and I was blown away by […]

IXIAH THE LABEL Resort 2022

  A new brand for me this year was IXIAH the label, a sustainable fashion house which boasts a pretty and feminine aesthetic. Its show titled ‘ Joie De Vivre’ boasted mood boosting styles that transcend art and fashion in new and […]

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  Wednesday MAY 9 Snow is a strong possibility in southern Queensland soil for the first time in years this week, as a polar blast and wild weather settles over much of the east coast, including northern NSW. Almost all parts of […]

#SheReviews Mozart and Brahms

  For someone not steeped in the ins and outs of classical music, a visit with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra is nonetheless always a joyous occasion. Regarded by many as being up there with the world’s best, the orchestra always delivers. And […]

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  Tuesday MAY 9 In what’s been dubbed the “sting of the century” hundreds of people have been arrested as part of a global operation to bring down terrorist groups, mafia organisations and outlaw motorcycle gangs. “Today, the Australian Government, as part […]

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  MONDAY MAY 7 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, with two very special royal nods. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the birth of their daughter overnight, who they have named Lilibet “Lili” […]

#SheInspires Rebecca Vallance 

  During Australian Fashion Week I was lucky enough to hear Rebecca Vallance speak with the Lady Brains podcast about her life, business success and her latest Resort range. Rebecca started her label in London twelve years ago and is this year […]

SheDiscovers What’s New This Week

New Book Release – Before You Knew My Name There is no name to be spoken, but I am recognised by each of the women present, clasped around their lifted hands, heavy on their hearts. I am their fears, and their lucky escapes, […]

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