The whole back to school prep can be rather stressful - but only when it comes to shoes. I have been like that for the entirety of my kids' lives... how do I get it right? Will I choose the wrong shoes for their growing feet and end up squishing their precious little tootsies (yeah, I baby my new 16 year old twins) and stunting their growth? Yes, my actual thought process! Especially given they wear these shoes daily, and in all sorts of situations, terrains, and weather, WHILE their feet a ..read more

Elvis: A Musical Revolution. This new bio-musical - authorised by Elvis Presley Enterprises - has just opened in Australia at Sydney's beautiful State Theatre - and it'll turn your expectations of a musical on its head. Get set to having your preconceptions of a musical being blown away by the genius of both this David Venn Enterprises production, the story written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti, and the supreme talent of acting and theatrical great, Australian born Rob Mallet as Elvis. If you know your Elvis Presley  ..read more

The blue carpet was rolled out for the Stan movie premiere event for 'Tranfusion'. It's dropping on the Stan streaming service TODAY - Friday January 20, 2023. Sam Worthington (he of the iconic #Avatar: The Way of Water), Matt Nable (from the Stan Original Film Poker Face) and the insanely talented Edward Carmody, were all so gracious with their time with red carpet journalists and photographers, as well as eager fans as walked the blue carpet at the Sydney premiere of the Stan Original Film TRANSFUSION on Thursday 19 January at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Sydney.   The action-pa ..read more

Tony Pantano, the most nominated male vocalist in Australia, and winner of 14 Moe awards, died last night, on Saturday January 7. He was 74. Born in 1948 in Montalbano, Sicily, the much loved singer received a standing ovation from Andrea Bocelli, and was complimented by the legendary Tony Bennett, saying he had “one of the best voices” he’s ever heard. Respected by Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck for his interpretation of their songs, he was also renowned as a performer at every Italian festival around Australia. He was regularly a fixture on Australian telev ..read more

After a three-year hiatus, Sydney Dance Company’s Dance Noir returned to Sydney  for a sensational evening of dining, dancing, fundraising and fun! On Saturday 17 September, Sydney Dance Company made a triumphant return to The Hordern Pavilion with their gala fundraiser, 'Dance Noir: Euphoric'.  The evening lived up to its reputation as the sparkliest party of the year, while also raising vital funds to ensure that Sydney Dance Company’s artists and audiences can continue to be supported and inspired by exceptional contemporary dance experiences. The dress code was 'Gl ..read more

Beckett's is not just a restaurant... it's a destination. Your first time will be a full experiential moment, not just a meal. Come dine at night and it's a sultry place to share the eclectic Beckett's menu. Eat here in the daytime, and you'll see the rustic venue in an entirely different way, with its light filled, earthy ambience. Beckett's is such a discovery right now that if you've not dined there yet, you'll feel like you're missing out... and you are! (You can make up for it by booking their truffle dinner ..read more

You know truffle is THE most talked about seasonal ingredient right now, and Abode Bistro.Bar is about to bring it to your table. For one night only. Abode Bistro.Bar is celebrating winter’s hero ingredient with an exclusive one-night only event on Saturday, 13 August. Chefs at the award-winning restaurant led by Executive Chef, Josh Askew, and Chef de Cuisine, Vico Betguen, have crafted a delicious four-course dinner menu, set to excite the most discerning truffle aficionado. It's pretty special: only 50 tickets are available for this exclusive culinary experience ..read more

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne has just revealed its new in-house restaurant: Ginger. In exciting Melbourne restaurant news, this new offering is a vibrant and welcome addition to the southeast Melbourne culinary scene. Ginger’s layout has been cleverly designed around the restaurant’s open-concept kitchen, which serves as the venue’s key centrepiece. Look jaw airy and light filled this looks: With stylish and subtle interiors and a beautiful minimalist décor, which incorporates sleek, modern marbled tables and soft lighting, it creates the perfect ..read more

Have you visited Pan Pacific in Melbourne, as I have? (See that review HERE). Well, it's time for a revisit. See this enticing pic below... then read on for more... Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen has just debuted its innovative new menu featuring the finest Australian native ingredients and locally sourced farm-fresh produce. Crafted by Chef Deepak Mishra, Pan Pacific Melbourne’s award-winning Director of Food & Beverage & Culinary Operations, the finely curated menu is a delicious new addition to Melbourne’s always exciting restaurant scene.    The exquisite sele ..read more

Leading build-to-rent and co-living operator UKO, has reached a milestone of 16 assets in Sydney alone, since its first site opening in Stanmore in 2018. What is UKO? Pull up a seat and take a look...  This video wrap up gives you the very best insight into what UKO is... and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy... I live in a five bedder with my family, but I have always loved the concept of cosy living and tiny houses. Watch: First, the UKO philosophy explained, in their own words: Modern life is often expensive and lonely. This is espe ..read more