Suntory is celebrating 100 years of innovation with ultra-limited edition Japanese whiskies

‘For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.’ Seven words are all it took for the House of Suntory, Japan’s most formidable beverage company, to be etched into pop culture forever. Uttered by Bill Murray in Sophia Coppola’s Oscar-winning masterpiece, Lost In Translation —a film that still oozes cool exactly twenty years later—the phrase could be […]

Ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea receives Galapagos tick for sustainability

The cruise company has become the first operator to gain certification in environmental management in the Galapagos Islands, re-affirming its commitment to sustainable cruising. Approved by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment, Silversea’s new credentials recognise that it will divert all waste from landfill disposable in the Galapagos, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. First, it will […]

Melbourne’s luxe property market hits new heights after $74 million sale

Melbourne has officially (but not really) taken over as Australia’s most populous city. But looking at the southern town’s prestige property market, it may not be too long before it’s commanding the emerald city’s glittering prices. Melbourne’s prestige property market is performing exceptionally well because of high demand and low stock, although the luxury apartment […]

Taylor Swift is coming Down Under! Here’s what we know so far

Taylor Swift has announced she is bringing her latest show, The Eras Tour, down under in 2024. Her fans, and the ticket agencies, couldn’t be more excited. Australian Taylor Swift fans have flooded the internet this morning with news that American songwriter and performer, Taylor Swift, will bring her iconic “The Eras Tour” down under, […]

Aussie style queen behind 20-minute sellout frenzy unveils new collaboration

The last time Melbourne style queen Rozalia Russian released a clothing line with Australian label Atoir it sold out within 20 minutes. The same is expected when her second range goes live on Thursday. The last time fashion influencer and former model, Rozalia Russian, released a clothing line with Australian label Atoir it sold out […]

Olaplex scientist’s bid to disrupt billion-dollar hair care industry

Materials scientist and beauty icon, Dr Eric Pressly, was just 30 when he helped to create the world’s most famous hair-bonding product, Olaplex. Now he’s started his own brand, epres Hair Care, and it’s set to disrupt the multi-billion care industry. Hair products were never part of the career plan for materials scientist, Dr Eric […]

Diabetes Usman

How cricket star’s dodgy knee helped inspire a diabetes revolution

When young batsman, Usman Khawaja, came to sports doctoring legend Peter Brukner asking for weight-loss advice, neither man could foresee that it would change the way the doctor viewed health and lead to him forking out millions of his own money to launch a new approach to reversing diabetes. The cricketer had come to the […]

What’s on at this year’s Sydney Film Festival

The 70th Sydney Film Festival is underway with a bumper line-up of Australian premiers and international features – with 230 films from over 60 countries, there’s plenty on offer to get excited about.  Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley described the Festival program as a ‘testament to its ambitious vision, showcasing a dynamic and expansive […]