Author Katherine Ng

Who knew a book could go viral?  From supermarket and beauty hacks, to a range of illuminating food trends, creators on TikTok are a driving cultural force. Now turning to literature,  BookTok creators are...

They say that patience is a virtue – but when two of Victoria’s top independent producers bring their finest wine and gin together it’s time to act quickly. Geelong’s renowned 6Ft6 wines has teamed...

With the weather heating up and Aussies flocking to beaches and parks to enjoy the outdoors, all eyes will be on what we’ll be wearing once summer arrives. Cancer Council’s first Indigenous sun protection...

Retinol is one of those things that my face has a tough relationship with. Most experts tell you to power through the first little while when using a retinol but sometimes my skin just says no, even after...

Fitness challenges are one of the biggest trends in the health and fitness industry at the moment, so it’s fair to ask the big question: Do they really work? The idea of being able to make major changes in...

GARNIER'S POWERFUL BUY ONE, PLANT ONE INITIATIVE   Garnier’s powerful Buy One, Plant One initiative is back for 2021, and will see up to 100,000 trees planted across Australia, restoring...

Sephora's Next Big Thing Program will be launching in-store throughout October so get ready to see some fresh new brands and uncover your new favourite hidden gem. The program will showcase some new and...

Moon Dog Brewing’s Fizzer brand is giving one lucky winner the chance to have a post-mix Fizzer machine installed at their home for 6 months! Moon Dog Brewing have recently launched a world first solution...

As part of Nike’s Move to Zero journey towards a zero carbon and zero waste future, Nike has released the Nike Glide FlyEase Premium Nike continues its sustainability-first approach with the Nike...

UNIQLO is launching a UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection with Australian-based print designer, Cassie Byrnes, this September. Known for her abstract exploration of native flora and fauna in vivid primary colours,...

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, will this month launch its revolutionary READY. SET. RETINOL Virtual Lab - a high impact, bespoke virtual experience designed to educate, engage and entertain its...

ROYAL STACKS X GOOD TIMES MILKBAR American-style burger joint Royal Stacks will be bringing a royally good time to Good Times Milk Bar, for one day only next weekend. On Saturday 18th September,...

CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTY LANDS AT MECCA ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 Cult beauty brand, Charlotte Tilbury will land in Australia exclusively at Mecca stores and online from 21 September 2021. The in-demand...

Pooches across Australia can now have a delicious new addition to their meals as Chobani, Australia’s #1 yogurt brand, has released a plain, low-fat and lactose-free yogurt for dogs! Made with simple yet...

Make Dad's day a special one with some fabulous cocktails this weekend! We've asked our friends at Bacardi-Martini to share with us some of their top cocktails that will make any dad feel special on his day!...

With Father's Day likely to be in lockdown, let's make it special with some beautiful treats to spoil him! Here are some delicious options available to order this week. NOBU Delight in Nobu’s...

Father's Day is upon us and if you're looking for the perfect gift, then look no further than our curated...

KYLIE COSMETICS LANDS AT MECCA It is no secret that Kylie Jenner’s iconic and reformulated Kylie Cosmetics collection would land at MECCA to join Kylie Skin. Kylie Cosmetics delivers...

Cult problem-solving and confidence-building beauty brand, IT Cosmetics, has introduced the innovative Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream – combining the power of an anti-ageing...

We can't get to Italy but who says we can't enjoy the best of Italy here at home! Pasta Poetry is a new way to treat yourself to a piece of Italy at home. Launched earlier this year, Pasta Poetry is a...

Don’t let the latest lockdown get you down – join 28 by Sam Wood’s Fit at Home Festival for a free weekend of fun, life-changing training for your body and mind. The Fit at Home Festival is a free...

LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCH BROMANCE Cult skincare brand, Liberty Belle RX has launched their first men's product, BROMANCE. The new product is a 3-in-1 Cleanser for Face + Scalp + Hair. An invigorating...

Move over Minimalism, Neon is Having a Moment! Cult reusables brand, frank green, launches limited-edition Neon Collection Statement accessories were the best way to add a pop of colour to your outfit...until...

We’re more than half way through Winter but I suspect the cold weather will be with us for a while. With many of us stuck inside due to the weather, lockdown or both, skin can be looking and feeling a bit...

Comedian Tommy Little HAS A NEW GIG...a starring role as HoMie’s newest retail team member. This week is Homelessness Awareness Week and with an increased number of young Australians struggling with...

Inspired by Australian flora, fauna, people and places, Kmart’s latest living range is guaranteed to excite Australians ready to transform their favourite living spaces on a budget. Kmart’s August Living...

UNIQLO has announced its latest collaboration collection with global fashion icon Ines de la Fressange. In keeping with a motif of “Luxurious clothes, and beyond,” the new range of wardrobe essentials...

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, has introduced its Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum: a breakthrough approach to retinol, formulated in a precise daily-dosage that delivers visible...

GROWN ALCHEMIST'S NEW POWER COUPLE KIT Grown Alchemist, has just launched its brand new, limited edition Power Couple Kit to celebrate the power of partnership. Having just launched this week,...

The perennial question I always face is, can I get something quick that tastes good and is healthy? Until recently the answer to that question was always “uh, maybe” Now I’ve discovered Saucery, a new...

Internationally renowned designer John Fluevog is celebrating Pride 2021 with a special edition of the Leeside sneaker, designed in 11 colourways, representing the Progress Pride flag. Fluevog will donate 50...

Famed beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is heading to Australia this September exclusively with MECCA. The exclusive retail partnership between Charlotte Tilbury and MECCA will mean the eponymous brand is...

Sought-after beauty event series, Architects of Beauty, is returning to Melbourne’s West this July with four days of educational, hands-on masterclasses hosted by Highpoint retailers and industry-leading...

From July 14, Fed Square will launch the winter season with a jam-packed Anything But Square Program spanning art and cultural activities celebrating everything French! Visitors are invited to rediscover Fed...

DHUWA - pronounced “Dee:Wah” and meaning to feel alive in Bidjara language – is Australia’s Indigenous-owned coffee brand, roasted in partnership with Griffiths Bros Coffee Roasters and now available...

Leading a healthy life often requires us to look at various aspects of our life - diet/nutrition, exercise/activities and a healthy mind. Sometimes it can be hard to make inroads into those aspects! In your...

To keep Melburnians a little warmer this winter, iconic Japanese clothing retailer, UNIQLO, will give away 10,000 of its signature HEATTECH thermal shirts - with 50% of the portion being donated to its three...

Iconic Melbourne florist, Hattie Molloy, and New York founded beauty brand, Kiehl’s, have collaborated on CALENDULAB, a first-of-its-kind studio takeover of Hattie’s space on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy....

There is something to say about brands that have been around for a long time. Trusted products with formulations that stand the test of time, they must be doing something right to have survived the fickle...

INNISFREE TURNS 3   innisfree Australia is turning three, and they are celebrating their ‘inniversary’ with 10% off across all products in stores and online from 24-27th June 2021. innisfree opened...

Take a spin on the ice rink, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, or enjoy the roving entertainers and winter-warming food at Eynesbury’s inaugural Winter Festival from June 25. Eynesbury will be hosting a...

Nespresso is set to bring some stylish flair with its latest collaboration with world-renowned Italian digital entrepreneur, Chiara Ferragni. The partnership sees Chiara Ferragni transform some of the most...

La Roche-Posay has launched, Effaclar Serum an ultra-concentrated daily face serum for mild to moderate acne-prone skin, and is scientifically proven to help visibly reduce the appearance of breakouts,...

Over 20,000 Melburnians are set to hit the streets once again for the city’s iconic winter sport event, Run Melbourne, on Sunday 25 July 2021. After a year of empty streets and cancelled events, the popular...

Leading medical aesthetic skincare brand, SkinCeuticals, has unveiled the ultimate in skin calming innovation with the new Phyto Corrective Essence Mist. Combining calming botanicals with hydrating Hyaluronic...

Well we're here again Melbourne! Lockdown mark 4. But that doesn't mean we have to give up  good food as some of our favourite Melbourne restaurants are pivoting and offering their delights for home dining....

PASTA POETRY BRINGING BOLOGNA TO MELBOURNE Pasta Poetry has opened its first flagship boutique store this week at 86 Station Street, Fairfield in Melbourne with online orders due to start late May and a...

Support local business with these gorgeous products that will have you looking your best. It’s been a tough and stressful year for all of us. It might be that your skin is suffering from anxiety...

FEVER TREE LAUNCH HEALTHIER TONIC WITH LESS CALORIES The new Refreshingly Light Mediterranean Tonic (the bartender’s favourite) is Fever-Tree’s response to Aussies’ thirst for a healthier option...

The latest collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko hits stores tomorrow at UNIQLO.  The UNIQLO x Marimekko Limited Edition Capsule Collection titled "Joyful Summer" takes its inspiration from...

Dive into the wonders of the deep blue sea with a new skincare supplement made with the beauty benefits of marine elements. Australian Natural Care (ANC) has launched its new Marine Collagen Plus Minerals...

CeraVe, the cult, dermatologist-developed skincare brand, has introduced its newest cleansing innovation to the Australian market – Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser – a gentle, hydrating and highly...

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, is celebrating its 170 year anniversary, with an opulent Limited-Edition Commemorative Collection, comprising four of the brands’ most beloved and best-selling...

FOUR PILLARS X QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, May is the month of chaos across all QT Hotels and Resorts. To celebrate, QT Melbourne are transforming their...

Giving our economy a much-needed boost is as easy as saying ‘G’day’ to one extra Australian-made product a week, says Aussie entrepreneur, model and mum, Elyse Knowles. Knowles has joined forces with the...

INNISFREE NEW GREEN TEA SERUM innisfree has launched a new formulation of its cult product, Green Tea Seed Serum with Green Tea Biome. It is a new ingredient that combines a balance of Tri-biotics -...

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Mother's Day is creeping up on us with only two weeks to go! If you haven't booked anything and need some inspiration, here are some offers that are available across Melbourne. AGOSTINO & KING AND...

From humble beginnings 10 years ago, the team at Industry Beans has opened the newest addition to its family of venues; a flagship venue at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The grand and welcoming space is...

Australian skincare brand, Synergie Skin is known for its clean science approach to creating the best in skincare and makeup. Their latest offering, the TriDation B Mask is no exception and is a gem of a...

INNISFREE ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN   After huge demand from customers, the innisfree has launched its new online store featuring innisfree's most loved and best-selling skincare, make-up and body care...

Witchery and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) have announced comedian Celeste Barber as the official ambassador for the 13th annual White Shirt Campaign. Best known for celebrity parodies that...

  There’s no need to decide if you’re on team ‘sweet’ or team ‘savoury’ with the latest addition to the Charlie’s Fine Food Co. range – Mini Cheese Bites. Made using 20 per cent...

Need a good burger?  Then you need to make it to Meat Frankie, a retro burger bar located on Lygon Street, Brunswick. Inspired by a classic American burger joint, owner Frank Scardamaglia has made Meat...

Almond Board of Australia has unveiled a new campaign urging people to raise a glass of almond milk this Easter to celebrate a 921 year-old tradition and support local producers and growers. Almond milk became...

Long weekend means more time to go and eat! Lots of Melbourne's favourite eateries have some exciting offers available for you to enjoy. Chin Chin Melbourne Hungry bunnies will be well fed this Easter...

Kiehl’s recently launched the new Clearly Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules, a 14 day intensive skin treatment to help clarify and brighten skin as well as promoting accelerated skin renewal....

ARBORY BAR & EATERY BBQ SMOKEDOWN Holy smokes it’s getting hot on deck.  Melbourne’s iconic riverside bar and restaurant Arbory Bar & Eatery will be hosting the first ‘BBQ Smokedown’...

Now ready to play host to Melburnians, Grazeland is set to reinvigorate the city’s food scene with a wide range of cuisines and fan favourites on offer from 50 food and beverage vendors in the new...

LANEIGE LAUNCH NEW RADIAN-C CREAM AND IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ADORE BEAUTY Leading beauty brand Laneige has launched into Adore Beauty in Australia and New Zealand! Laneige launched into Australia and New...

Garnier, one of the world's leading Beauty brands, has been certified cruelty free by the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme, the leading organisation working to end animal testing and the...

The Westin Melbourne is bringing a taste of coastal Summer to the CBD thanks to a delicious riff on their classic High Tea – High Seas. In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, the indulgent experience will be...

MIMCO is proud to continue its commitment to Our Watch, a national leader in the prevention of violence against women and their children. Now in the sixth year of the partnership, MIMCO will again donate 100...

MOON DOGGIE BEER CLUB The Moon Doggies Beer Club is your direct line to Moon Dog Brewery! Outrageously exclusive beers, one of a kind merch and all Moon Dog’s wildest ideas boxed up and delivered...

Apothecary-based New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, has launched its new Clearly Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules – a, supercharged program to transform uneven and dull looking skin,...

Congrats on Food for Health’s new ranges. We've tried them and they’re delicious. You've worked hard to create something that helps those with intolerances but haven't sacrificed flavour. What goes into...

LINDT LAUNCH CARAMEL SQUARES The Lindt Master Chocolatiers are at it again, this time filling their famous smooth chocolate with velvety, flowing caramel to create their latest, indulgent innovation –...

Melbourne is coming alive again with the launch of new restaurants and bars and the Ichi Group’s latest revival of 127 Brunswick Street. Fitzroy is no exception, with Hotel Fitzroy and its first...

QV Melbourne is at the heart of the city’s Lunar New Year festivities, honouring traditions of generosity and celebrating The Year of the Ox. This year celebrations culminate in the work of Melbourne born...

Embla Rooftop Bar is extending summer with its sky-high service of afternoon bites and beverages atop the Russell street building neighbouring Embla. The perfect mid-afternoon CBD escape, Embla Rooftop is...

BENEFIT COSMETICS LAUNCH "THEY'RE REAL! MAGNET MASCARA Benefit Cosmetics, known for its bestselling mascara They're Real!, introduces an extreme lengthening mascara “THEY'RE REAL! MAGNET”. The...

The #1 medical aesthetic skincare brand worldwide, SkinCeuticals, has combined technology and science to launch CUSTOM D.O.S.E. Voted as one of the ‘Best Inventions 2019’ by TIME Magazine in the US, CUSTOM...

After a lockdown in Melbourne meant we couldn’t go out for Valentine’s Day, you can now celebrate with your love across town, from tomorrow and over this weekend, with many of our favourite restaurants...

Clarins launches 7 reformulated facial cleansers including their first ever Cleansing Micellar Water, as well as 3 new toning lotions, that are not only good for your skin but also kind to the planet. The...

Need some V-day inspo? Here are some of our top picks for your special one this Valentine's...

Brace yourself as Kmart Australia is set to drop its latest Living Collection on Tuesday 9th February, to wake up your home and give greater accessibility to Australian designed pieces at a fraction of the...

Congratulations on the launch of Broad Radio! It's such an exciting concept and unique in its offering here in Australia. Tell us a bit about how it came about and how long has this been in the works? Thank...

In celebration of Peroni’s partnership with The Australian Open, Peroni is launching a range of Italian-style activations and initiatives for fans to engage with, both court-side and at-home. For those...

Looking for a place to take your special one this Valentine's day. Here are some helpful suggestions from around town! Chancery Lane 430 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Melbourne’s new European...

KIEHL’S PARTNERS WITH BUSH HERITAGE AND ARTIST DAVE HOMER TO ASSIST IN CONSERVING AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES Cult New York skincare apothecary, Kiehl’s, has created a very local collaboration here in...

The place to be this summer, Lakeside at Carousel will say hello to the House of Peroni – a pop-up on the Pelican Lawn – open daily for guests to enjoy aperitivo, ice-cold beers and will also bring with it...

innisfree has launched its new Black Tea Youth Enhancing collection, an anti-ageing, antioxidant rich range to help reset the look of tired-looking skin after a long day. Formulated with Reset Concentrate, a...

DIANA CHAN BRINGS THE HEAT TO MAKER & MONGER  WITH A LIMITED EDITION TOASTE Image by Kris Paulsen MasterChef winner Diana Chan and Anthony Femia from Maker & Monger have teamed up for a...

In support of International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) and as part of its ‘Greener Beauty’ mission, Garnier has launched a Buy One, Plant One initiative that will see the leading beauty brand responsible...

Fowles Wine, a boutique winery in the Strathbogie Ranges, is putting Victoria’s wines on the world stage being named in influential Wine Spectator magazine’s Top 100 list for 2020. Its Ladies who Shoot...

Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant Arbory Afloat, and two-time awarded International Gin Producer of the Year, Yarra Valley distillery Four Pillars, have come together again to craft an...

Want to be your own Brow guru? Well behold, Mecca Max is launching three new brow products today that will mean you can up your brow game ready for 2021! Mecca Max will be launching a new Super Soap, new and...

Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, Volley’s limited-edition ‘Wear It With Pride’ collection is about standing alongside the rainbow community to celebrate equality and inclusivity. To commemorate...

Sunscreen is definitely the first step for keeping your face and body protected but with the change in temperature, humidity and sunlight, it’s also good to make sure you have the right products to keep your...

Over the last month I've been mixing up my skincare regime with the change in season. Here are some of my favourites I've been using over the last month! FACIAL SUNSCREEN La Roche Posay's Anthelios...