There comes a point in your 30s and 40s when a girls’ night out stops being a fun extra and becomes essential. Between work pressures, family logistics, the endless to-do list and the creeping realisation that downtime has to be scheduled, those evenings away with close friends deliver more than laughs. They protect your mental […]
You can make a difference, too So, What Actually Counts As Street Harassment? More than you might think. It’s not just the dramatic, frightening incidents — being followed home, or groped on public transport. It’s also the everyday moments that are so routine they’ve become background noise: catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted staring, sexually charged comments, or […]
Sentimental Clutter: How to Let Go of Items Without Losing the Memories Perfection is overrated – it’s not just something I tell myself and my clients; it’s something I truly believe. Most of us don’t want to live in a display home devoid of personality – our homes should reflect who we are and show […]
The anti-denim trend about to own this winter Image: Getty In a shock to absolutely no one, I spend a lot of my time online shopping. While that does mean I’m occasionally tempted into purchases I definitely don’t need, it also means I spot trends the second they start bubbling up. So imagine my surprise […]
As the cost of living climbs and cash flow seems to stay stubbornly still, full-blown splurges are harder to justify. Enter: little treats. Edible indulgences in the form of a 3pm pick-me-up, a celebration after a work win, or a reward after a long day. An onigiri on the go. A tiramisu eaten straight from the container. A warm, […]
More NSW venues than ever are hosting live music, with participation in the state’s incentive scheme growing from 133 venues to a whopping 564 in two years Photograph: Supplied/The Duke of Enmore We’re all in need of some good news at the moment, don’t you reckon? Here’s some for you. The number of venues in […]
There’s a certain kind of tiredness that sleep doesn’t fix. You’ve done the day. You’ve ticked boxes. You’ve answered messages, made decisions, kept things moving. But your brain is still buzzing when you finally sit down. You reach for your phone, scroll for a bit, maybe longer than you meant to, and somehow feel worse […]
Here’s how far you can get without picking up any weights. Manu Padilla/Stocksy/Adobe Stock As trendy as the weight room might be these days, the world of barbells and dumbbells can be a pretty intimidating place. There are gym bros grunting. There’s metal slamming. And the heavy equipment looks like an injury waiting to happen. […]
We are still continuously pinning, and Pinterest’s 2026 trend report signals a decisive move away from quiet minimalism. Based on millions of searches, the data shows how people express themselves through tactile materials, atmospheric palettes, and a hint of curated chaos. This year’s aesthetic celebrates individuality embracing softness, shimmer, frost, and fluidity as tools for […]
A relaxed pinot noir weekend at Saffire Freycinet showcases Tasmania as a world-class wine, food and nature destination, writes Andrew Conway It’s 8.30pm on a frigid Saturday evening in Tasmania and there’s no place on earth I’d rather be right now. The chic restaurant I’m dining in is glowing with candlelight, the atmosphere is abuzz […]