Diane Ackerman 
Ten metres. It’s a distance most people would cover in a few strides without much second thought. But for Perth resident Roberta Lilley, it’s as far as she can go without suffering excruciating pain. “The day after, I am in so much pain it’s difficult to eat,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. Know the news with the … Read more
For those with both colored and textured hair, damage can look even more dramatic. “Bleached and over-processed hair will [reveal damage faster] than healthy hair,” says Los Angeles-based hairstylist Graham Nation. “Curly hair will get drier quicker. It needs extra moisture to help curls come to life.” With that in mind, he recommends that those … Read more
At six feet three and with an almost gladiatorial physique, Dressel is a freestyle and butterfly specialist who holds world records in both strokes. He’ll swim three races in Paris: the 50-meter freestyle, the 100-meter butterfly, and the 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay. The pressure is high, but in the lead-up to the Olympics, Dressel … Read more
I got a taste for real ale in the late 1970s while at university in Cardiff. The only alcohol available in the students’ union was bland, fizzy beer. I sought out a better quality drink in local pubs and quickly grew to love the depth of flavour of all the different styles of cask ales. I like … Read more
The European summer is here, which means travel season is well and truly upon us. And whether you’re packing for a long-haul trip or a weekender, it’s best to be prepared. Aussie travel blogger Nicola Easterby has revealed, in a now-viral video, the five things she will never travel with. Know the news with the … Read more
We know summer is stacked with savings, but Nordstrom Rack’s beauty deals shouldn’t be overlooked. Sure, the retailer’s main sister store currently has its onslaught of Anniversary Sale mark-downs going strong until August 4, but if you desire more savings, Nordstrom Rack has you covered with added discounts from Foreo and Dyson—all you have to … Read more
Summer is here and if you happen to be out in hot, sunny weather for an extended period of time, there are things a skin expert recommends doing to keep safe in the sun. UV exposure contributes to signs of ageing including a risk for melanoma development, which can lead to skin cancer, but it … Read more
Jolly’s opening ceremony drew on all kinds of performing arts, stitching together musical phrases from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Georges Bizet’s Carmen, and a thrilling set by the French heavy metal band Gojira at the Conciergerie. (Later on, in another engaging display of Paris’s cultural diversity, the rapper Rim’K, wearing a checkered … Read more
Some restaurant folk have a habit of opening restaurants I’d recommend to nobody. They know who they are. Those huge, hulking, fancy openings, always but always adorned with huge, imported chandeliers and calfskin banquettes. Pretty to look at, and they’ll give you a table for eight for Susan’s birthday and serve you pumpkin ravioli, but … Read more
Weddings are undoubtedly stressful events, particularly when you’re the bride given much of the planning can fall on you. And while all brides have their moments, this one bride takes the cake for being the biggest Bridezilla of them all. The anonymous woman recently sparked fury on the internet after sharing her shocking non-negotiables for … Read more
