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Level up your skincare routine with MECCA MAX SKIN’s brand-new range

10 Aug 2021

If your skincare routine has become more complex than your annual tax return and has more steps than your Fitbit – you need to hear this – there is another way to dewy, glowy skin, and it needn't cost the Earth. Are you sitting down? You may want to because Australia's authority on all things beauty has unveiled a brand-new eight-piece skincare collection called MECCA MAX SKIN and it lands in stores (and online) today, Tuesday August 10. more

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Dazzling dramas, rib-tickling rom coms and Hawaiian getaways – the best tv shows to binge in lockdown

06 Aug 2021

Well, well, well. Another lockdown, another opportunity to kick up our feet and binge some sweet, sweet content. Thankfully, our favourite streaming services have just released a heap of exciting new shows. From dark comedies that will transport you to islands afar to sparkling reboots of old favourites, here are a few streaming gems that are worth binging during lockdown. more

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Hire a hot tub and screen movies in your backyard with help from Tubflix

29 Jul 2021

After a particularly dry spell of theatrical releases in 2020, we are welcoming the return of the cinema experience in 2021. How we watch our movies has slightly changed though, with many of us preferring to stream films from the comfort of the couch or even going through our old DVD collections to rewatch classics of times past. If you're looking to spice up your viewing escapades, we have stumbled upon an entirely new film experience called Tubflix. Far from your average movie outing, this hot-tub cinema gets delivered straight to your backyard. more

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Give the gift of greenery with help from Pot Me Pretty

22 Jul 2021

What pro horticulturists have long known, novice gardening enthusiasts are only just discovering – that plant parenting is the bomb! If you want to give the gift of life aka greenery, we reckon you should branch out from regular nurseries and check out Pot Me Pretty, a new online plant delivery service making the gift of giving just that little bit easier. more

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Massages, rooftop sundowners and luxe digs – make the most of five-star accommodation destination Hotel X with this deal

15 Jul 2021

With a certain uncertainty looming over our heads still, it seems like a holiday close to home is the best option for those in need of a happiness-boosting break. Dreamy Fortitude Valley accommodation destination Hotel X has got your city staycay plans covered with its newly launched Balance Your Stay and Play package – a lavish escape that will delight the senses. more

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Take an evening joyride through Donny’s drive-through in Macca’s and Peter Alexander’s new PJs collection

06 Jul 2021

Have you heard the word? Macca's is celebrating 50 years in Australia and it seems with each passing day there's a new treat in store for us. The latest gift is a retro-inspired pyjama collection made in collaboration with none other than Peter Alexander. This means next time you're thinking of hopping in the car and heading to Macca's for a late-night snack, you can put on your best Ron Dons duds. more

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Calling all gamers – Journey of Something is now offering an annual subscription

10 Jun 2021

Puzzles made a huge comeback in 2020, with lockdowns aplenty and more or less very little to do. It was a good year for Aussie puzzle company Journey of Something, with its unique puzzles and games becoming a centrepiece on coffee tables across the country. Now the brand is stepping up its game, so to say, with a new quarterly subscription service that allows eager players to get their hands on any two puzzles, kits or games every three months. You'll never be bored again. more

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Beam and Neuron Mobility are the new scooters and bikes in town

04 Jun 2021

Whether you simply cannot stomach the surging Uber prices, enjoy feeling the wind in your face or you just want to take a walk – or ride, rather – on the wild side, e-scooters offer a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation. Our streets are set to see an influx of new rides as Beam and Neuron Mobility brings its scooters and bikes to town. more

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Frank Green has dropped a super-cute range of Lion King-themed reusable cups and bottles

03 Jun 2021

Whether you sang along in the theatres in 1994 when the animated version was released, or you were soothed by the dulcet tones of Beyoncé when she voiced Nala in 2019, we can all agree that The Lion King is the cat's pyjamas. So you can walk around with a slice of the beloved Disney film, sustainability-savvy Australian brand Frank Green has dropped an adorable range of Lion King-themed reusable cups and bottles and they've arrived just in time for World Environment Day (Saturday June 5). more

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Ready, set, snow – brave the cold to snag sizzling gear from ALDI’s winter collection

20 May 2021

Although we don't exactly suffer through blizzards here in Queensland, we still love any excuse to dress up in our winter woolies. If you need stock up on cold-appropriate gear, then get ready to brave the early morning temps as Aldi is about to drop its winter collection. Run, don't walk, friends. more

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Zara Beauty is coming and here’s what we know so far

13 May 2021

If you've ever spotted a super-chic outfit on someone and stopped to ask them where they got it from, there's a very good chance they said "Zara". The beloved retailer is known for dressing fashion-forward folk in stylish gear from head to toe, but soon it'll be painting faces too with a line of beauty products that will have others asking, "Where did you get your lipstick from?". more

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Stock up on new undies with the Overies for Ovaries initiative

06 May 2021

Not-for-profit organisation Ovarian Cancer Australia has teamed up with the crew behind online wellness program Keep it Cleaner – Steph Claire Smith, Laura Henshaw and Danny Kennedy – as well as some iconic Aussie brands to raise funds for ovarian cancer through the sale of teal undies. This is your official reminder (and the perfect excuse) to overhaul your undies draw. more

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Ahoy, captain! GoBoat sets sail with its electric picnic boat hire pop-up in Kangaroo Point

22 Apr 2021

Have you ever daydreamed about what it would be like to cruise along the Brown Snake on your own private boat while sipping on bubbles and grazing on a charcuterie board? Your dreams are about to become a reality friends, as electric-boat rental company GoBoat has finally hit the local waterways – setting up a pop-up dock at Kangaroo Point. Pop on some Rod Stewart and wear your best nautical outfit, because we are going sailing. more

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Celebrate the beauty and ethos of Japanese arts and craft with this book dedicated to Utuswa

21 Apr 2021

Long revered for its quality and beauty, Japanese craft remains an important part of Japanese life. ‘Utsuwa’, meaning ‘for everyday use’, embodies the ethos of hand-making in Japan, where handcrafted wares are created to be as practical as they are beautiful. Brisbane sisters Kylie and Tiffany Johnson share a deep love for Japanese craft, and it's this avid appreciation for the arts that drove them to write a book about them – Utuswa – Japanese objects for everyday use. Taking readers behind the scenes of galleries and studios in Japan, this charming book is the perfect coffee table addition. more

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Heart-warming tales and thrilling page-turners – the Brisbane Writers Festival authors who should be on your radar

15 Apr 2021

Our city's seminal literary event celebrating the written word, Brisbane Writers Festival, is returning to State Library of Queensland this year with an exciting hybrid program of more than 100 live and virtual events from May 7–9. Most importantly, this exciting event provides us with a bucket list of authors to discover and books to leaf through. So you know what to add to your bookshelf, we have rounded up a few noteworthy additions authored by literary luminaries who are about to descend on Brisbane for the festival. Here are some reading suggestions that will surely bewitch your brain ... more

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Queensland’s first dedicated gin caravan is now taking bookings so get ready to hit the road, Jack

15 Apr 2021

With our limited travel options nowadays, it seems like we are all hitting the road in search of a cure for our travel bug. If you count yourself as one of these so-called adventure-seekers, then we know of one super-cute way of travelling that also allows you to enjoy the finer things in life. The spirit slingers at The Botanist Gin and caravan, campervan and motorhome rental platform Camplify have teamed up to launch Queensland's first dedicated gin caravan, offering cocktail lovers the ultimate gin-infused accommodation experience. We'll cheers to that. more

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Pavement Whispers: The Tivoli team announces a revitalisation of Woolloongabba’s Princess Theatre

15 Apr 2021

It's been a tough time for the local live-music industry, but the scene is set to bounce back stronger than ever following the announcement that the team behind storied Fortitude Valley venue The Tivoli has taken over Queensland’s oldest-standing theatre the Princess. The coming months will see the 133-year-old landmark restored to its former glory as a destination for live music and the arts – read on to hear what's planned! more

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Oh captain, my captain – rent a superyacht through boat rental platform Flotespace

01 Apr 2021

Summer days may have drifted away but that doesn't mean we can't take advantage of everything our sunny state has to offer by getting out on the big blue. However, not all of us are lucky enough to have a boat or even have friends with boats – though this shouldn't stop you from overwater exploring. Enter Flotespace, a new boat rental platform that will have you saying "I'm the captain now". more

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Artists Miimi + Jiinda have dropped a new colour-soaked collection at Adairs

01 Apr 2021

When homewares and furnishings retailer Adairs first collaborated with Indigenous Australian artists Miimi + Jiinda on a homewares range last September, the collection was snapped up from store shelves quicker than TP in March 2020. Thankfully, the original collection was just the beginning of Miimi + Jiinda's journey with Adairs and now we're being treated to a brand-new range of goodies. more

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Long-weekend bingeing – grab the popcorn and watch these Netflix picks

31 Mar 2021

The Easter long weekend is here and, thanks to forecasted rain and cancelled plans due to an impending lockdown extension, most of us will be spending a lot of time indoors over the next few days. Perfect conditions for a couch session, if you ask us! Luckily for us, Netflix has just released a bunch of exciting new content, just in time. From wholesome family viewing to female-forward flicks, here are a few Netflix gems that are worth binging. more