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 […]

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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 […]

Two iconic brands team up to launch the ultimate whisky experience

There’s nothing quite like a good brand collaboration to create a buzz amongst consumers – so when an ultra-luxury Australian resort teams up with an iconic Scottish distillery to offer an unprecedented whisky experience, what’s not to love?  From May 2023 until May 2026, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley and The Macallan are offering whisky connoisseurs […]

The airline is going to weigh passengers before boarding the plane

More than 10,000 travellers will kick off their summer vacations by jumping on the scales. Through July 2, Air New Zealand is conducting a survey to measure the average weight of passengers and their baggage on international flights out of Auckland International Airport. The airline describes the weigh-in an “essential” initiative, noting that the country’s […]

Qantas heads back to New York with luxury collaborations

Qantas is partnering with Australian fashion designer, Rebecca Vallance, to provide business-class passengers with limited-edition designer PJs and amenity bags. After a long, three-year absence, Qantas Airways will again offer its popular Sydney to New York flights on June 14 – but this time with a hint of luxury. The airline has partnered with luxury […]

VIP buyers snap up Boeing’s first ultra-long-range business jets

The aeroplane manufacturer revealed it has received four orders from undisclosed VIP buyers, including two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 787-8s, one 737-7 and an option to purchase a 777-9. Boeing, which unveiled the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Switzerland earlier this week, has sold more than 260 jets since […]