Before Sam Wood was on ‘The Bachelor’ and won the heart of his beautiful fiancé Snezana Markoski he had been a personal trainer for many years. He also owned his own business – Gecko Sports, Australia’s first gym specifically for children. His […]
The decline in mental health can be attributed to broken relationships. Many people are unsure how to deal with it or wonder if what they experience is normal i.e. do other people feel the same way? For many of us we may only […]
I was delighted to be invited by the Queensland Theatre Company to watch preview scenes and meet the cast and crew of the new play ‘Once in Royal David’s City’. This contemporary play features a strong ensemble cast led by acclaimed Brisbane […]
After watching ‘Their Finest’, a beautiful film set during World War Two, I was reminded of my own grandparents and some of the stories they shared from that time. The fashion brought back memories of the stylish frocks, knits, hats and handbags that were […]
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 […]
As most regular readers of my column will know I have always been enamoured of all things French- handbags, cheese, champagne, champagne again and of course, French films. So when Alliance Francaise invited me to a special screening of Rebecca Zlotowski’s ‘Planetarium’ […]
I was thrilled to be invited to one of my favourite boutique cinemas, the newly refurbished Blue Room Cinebar in Rosalie, to view the new film -‘Jasper Jones’. The latest book to be adapted for the big screen, ‘Jasper Jones’ has been […]
I love wearing perfume. If I forget to squirt some on I feel underdressed all day. My mum is worse always lingering in the cosmetics department having a little spray of the latest fragrance. My husband buys me exotic perfumes from all over […]
I grew up watching David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz hosting ‘The Movie Show’ and more recently ‘At the Movies’. This always entertaining pair could bicker about movies like an old married couple, with David’s refined English accent the polar opposite of Margaret’s […]
Carrie Green knows about overcoming challenges. She’s been at it for more than a decade now and can boast a successful career as a successful entrepreneur. That’s why she is comfortable and proud to be publishing her own “How to” guidebook […]
SheBrisbane’s own Kelly Lyonns is about to release her debut novel ‘The Soldier’s Woman’, published by local publisher Atlas Productions Books. It is a regency romance with a paranormal twist. Kelly is excitedly planning her launch which will be this Friday at The Gap’s […]
For many women and girls, how to stop absorbing the incessant negative messages from the fashion and advertising industries and build a healthy self image, can be a bridge too far. It’s just too hard for many and they simply give up […]
The sun is shining. The kids are on holiday. Christmas is almost here. Lazy, beach holidays are beckoning and that means time to savour some really good books. You know you’ve been waiting all year for this. You deserve it. So here are my […]
I knew I was in for a treat attending the book launch of the anthology ‘Dreaming in the Dark’ at Dymocks in Brisbane. This anthology showcases speculative, fantasy and horror writing from some of Australia’s finest writers, as well as presenting stories […]
To be honest, I have never thought too much about my hair brush, despite having a thick, dry and course mane that could do with a little more attention. I usually just grab a handful, yank down and push and pull my brush down, […]
One of the things I love about reading biographies and watching biopics is how fascinating people’s real lives are. You couldn’t make this stuff up. And in the tradition of the Crown/Monarchy getting in the way of True Love and pressure to […]
On a steamy Friday night in Brisbane I was privileged to head along to City Hall and see one of my favourite authors, Jodi Picoult, in conversation with Brisbane’s own Frances Whiting. Jodi has been touring the country talking about her latest book, ‘Small […]
As a keen reader, writer and aspiring author I’ve always been interested in hearing other writer’s stories about their journey to publication. So, it was with great delight that I received ‘ Writing the Dream’ , a book published by Serenity Press, […]
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