Aussie puts cult Charlotte Tilbury setting spray to the test against $28 MCo ‘dupe’

A good setting spray should be a staple in every makeup bag. The spray ensures your makeup stays flawless all day or all night long. Makeup artist, Sophie, from Brisbane, has compared the Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray and the MCo Beauty setting spray in a now-viral video to see which one is worth the investment. … Read more

Best brightening concealer on the market to give you an ‘instant eye lift’ according to Amazon customers

It’s safe to say nobody is getting as much sleep as they’d like (or need) to. But whether your dark undereye circles are the result of genetics or a few too many late nights you don’t need to walk around looking like a panda and avoiding meeting everyone’s gaze. I’ve discovered the helpfully named Instant … Read more

My sister asked me to pay for her wedding because I’m wealthy

A woman is dumbfounded after her younger sister asked her to pay for her wedding — estimated to cost more than $100,000 — on the basis the older sibling was “wealthy”. The siblings’ parents died some years ago, so “it was just her and her sister left”, the older woman said in a Reddit post. … Read more

Looking for the perfect skincare products to get you started? Try Myer’s $89 Deluxe Skincare Edit

For those just starting to dabble in the beauty industry and wanting to build a simple, yet effective, skincare routine, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are a multitude of products claiming to be award-winning hydrators, or the “best on the market” for clearing acne and pigmentation. But without testing them … Read more

NSW couple cancel their wedding twice after tragic family events. Then strangers stepped in

After a series of family tragedies and a home robbery forced them to cancel their wedding — not once, but twice — Lauryn and Jake were ready to throw in the towel. Facing the bill for the two aborted nuptials, the couple, from the NSW Southern Highlands, had accepted the idea that a wedding might … Read more

Best new luggage 2024: Best Picks reveals the top suitcases out right now to invest in for your next trip

It’s May, which for keen travellers means one thing — Euro Summer is on the horizon. And if you have a trip on your radar this season, there’s plenty of new luggage out right now to get you inspired to get packing and travelling. From Samsonite to Antler and American Tourister, there are new suitcases … Read more

Cleaning expert: The surprising place you should be washing your caps

For many of us, our favourite caps are often a fixture on our heads, soaking up sweat and grime as we exercise or just generally go about our business. Have you ever pondered actually washing the item of headwear and, if so, how you might do that? An American cleaning expert has revealed the best … Read more

How couple purchased a motel in regional Australia after walking away from city life

After running a motel for two years, Alexandra Mengual and her husband Mark Matula came to love the lifestyle. So when an old motel was listed for sale in a remote town in Queensland, the couple just knew they wanted to buy it. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie gives a tour of her motel. Trends, … Read more

Best customisable and comfortable sofa for a modern living room: Why Koala’s sofas are ‘game changers’

More so than ever, Aussies are looking to customise their home appliances, furniture, beds and even pillows and throw rugs to showcase their unique style and sophistication. Despite spending more time in our homes than anywhere else, we don’t want to fork out obscene amounts of money to keep up with the latest trends and … Read more

Brains behind cult homewares brand Joseph Joseph shares top buys to invest in at home

It’s the clever homewares brand whose unique designs are spotted in kitchens, bathrooms and homes around the world. From nests of chopping boards to citrus squeezers, knife blocks and space-saving pans, everyone has or knows someone with a Joseph Joseph item. But how does British founder Richard Joseph come up with his ideas? Supermarkets, shopping … Read more