I See Red!

I saw a story recently on that hunky Dr Andrew Rochford’s son being bullied because he has red hair. This is a problem as old as time itself, and I’ve seen it firsthand – as I’ve said previously in this column Dear Reader […]

Lindsey Stirling – Violin Extraordinaire!

Success hasn’t come easy for American electric violinist, dancer and composer Lindsey Stirling, who is on her way to Brisbane. From early childhood, when her parents could only afford half a violin lesson a week, through her struggles with anorexia as a […]

Slow Death By Email

The joy of getting a new computer brings with it much joy yet also much angst. I spent the better part of the weekend trying to move a massive email backup file over to my new shiny laptop only to find a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fizz And History!

One of my favourite things about being in the UK is my proximity to Champagne! It’s my tipple of choice. There is just so much availability and affordability here. You can scoot down to your closest corner store and pick up a […]

Being A Mum – Is It Worth It?

SheBrisbane were very interested in a recent article by Kellie Scott of The ABC and wanted to share… At 31, new mums and pregnant women fill my inner circle, and phrases like “get cracking” and “you’d make cute babies” are often thrown around. […]

Travelling With Small Children

I absolutely love traveling, it’s always been a passion of mine and having parents who come from opposite ends of the earth (New Zealand and Denmark) it was inevitable that travel would become a major part of my life. I’ve always been incredibly excited […]

Move Your Wheelie Bin Over, Or Else

As a long term professional renter, finding a voice about your communal living spaces is almost impossible. Between over busy property managers and ageing body corporate secretaries, when will the professional renters get a vote and a voice in the places they […]

Channel Nine Program Launch

Channel 9 put on a launch that had us married at first sight last night! Showcasing some of their awesome upcoming shows as well as having some of their much loved familiar faces who are usually behind the lens in attendance. Held […]

Bumbling through the dating game…

One of the #SheBrisbane team is single and loud and proud about it.  She is comfortable being single, however obviously craves the love and attention that every human needs when it comes to relationships in the real world. Relationships in the real […]

Beware The Power Of The Primal Woman

I was lucky enough to spend the last two weeks in the US with Olivia, my 15 year old daughter. Today is our last day here. We have watched the rolling news of the Presidential handover with fascination and intrigue as to […]

Soar Like An Emu

Happy New Year Dear Readers! How was your break? Mine was exhausting. I need a holiday after my “holiday”. A couple of highlights for you (in no particular order). Dad putting Dynamic Lifter on the lawn before the afternoon storms hit, yet again sending the […]

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