Diane Ackerman 
Priced out of the house market in Newcastle? As the region’s median house price edges closer to a record high, buying a unit offers an affordable alternative. From a converted theatre in Carrington to a beachside studio in Newcastle, check out these seven units listed for $600,000 and under. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more
‘Tis the season for beachy waves! The undone, messy, casual hairstyle has long been a classic for day-to-day wear and red carpets, but they really shine come summertime, when you can actually get the look from hanging out in water or mimic that just-left-the-pool vibe with wave sprays. We need to know which styling products … Read more
With the sunny weather here to stay over the weekend, now is the perfect time to snap up some new swimwear. Shoppers have found a tummy control swimsuit that will help them get beach-ready in comfort and style. Forget about dull black onesies, the Pour Moi Colour Block Tummy Control Swimsuit is offered in uplifting … Read more
“When it comes to fashion, I think Japanese people have a complex about ourselves.” So said Soshi Otsuki at a showroom in Tokyo as he talked through his latest collection. The complex Otsuki speaks about has deep roots that go back to the Meiji era of the mid-1800s, when Japanese men cast off their kimonos … Read more
All good things come to an end, and this is my last week as your wine writer. It’s now nearly 14 years since I wrote my first column, and it’s been an unbelievable privilege to write for the paper I read and love on a subject I’m passionate about. So why give up? Happily, no … Read more
MINI TIRAMISU WITH NUTELLA WITH KATHERINE SABBATH Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 3 eggs 1 2/3 tbsp sugar 350g mascarpone cheese 12 ladyfinger biscuits 3 tbsp coffee 120g Nutella (15g each glass) Cocoa powder (for decoration) METHOD 1 Separate the egg yolks and whites. Add the sugar and … Read more
For Halle Bailey, 2023 was the year of mermaid. She was the star of Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid and spent much of the summer promoting the film in oceanic outfits and hairstyles, including a jeweled scallop headpiece and intricate twisted side ponytail. Even though the movie premiere has come and gone, Bailey will forever … Read more
She explained: “Stepping out in a purple dress from London designer, Safiyaa, Kate showed off her love for British brands, classic silhouettes and bold colours – a cue she may have taken from the late Queen Elizabeth.” “Last year we saw Kate in a range of green outfits, a nod to classic Wimbledon shades and … Read more
Pop culture was first introduced to Daisy Edgar-Jones through Normal People, the television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel, broadcast in the depths of global lockdown in 2020. She played Marianne, a bookish and sensitive outsider to Paul Mescal’s handsome and still-waters-run-deep Connell. It would take Edgar-Jones a while–and a couple of Gucci co-signs–to shake … Read more
If I had to pick one single, solitary rule for my home, it would be to banish overhead lighting. It’s harsh, reminiscent of a doctor’s office, and lacks any sort of warmth or coziness. Not to mention this light can make you look like a spooky ghost, thanks to the shadows it casts over your … Read more
