Author Katherine Ng

Long gone are the days of yoghurts drowning in sugar and a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce, five:am has launched a new range that makes things simple. Introducing five:am SIMPLY. Yoghurt as it...

Easter is upon us and this year we're stepping it up a notch with some delicious food offerings for this special holiday! Hop to it!   PIDAPIPO AND HUNTER + GATHERED MAKING THIS EASTER A LITTLER...

CLINIQUE LAUNCH EVEN BETTER REFRESH HYDRATING & REPAIRING MAKEUP Clinique has launched Even Better Refresh foundation, a full coverage foundation that provides weightless skin-plumping hydration...

The design world descended on Milan for the annual Salone del Mobile, 2019 and one of Australia's renowned architects Rob Mills presented the purpose and design principles of Rob Mills Architecture &...

Melbourne’s most anticipated running festival, Run Melbourne, is back with five new event ambassadors, and something for friends, families and fitness fanatics. The Run Melbourne Friendship Dash will kick...

Join design duo and former winners of Nine Network's The Block, Alisa and Lysandra Fraser, at the launch of Waverley Park’s newest display home, the Banksia, on 13 April 2019. Australia’s most stylish...

Major Australian fashion retailer Witchery and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) are proud to announce the launch of their eleventh annual White Shirt Campaign, with an amazing all-star line-up of...

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne in June with several incredible feature events, consisting of exclusive dinner experiences and tantalising lunches held at this year’s Good Food Month...

LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE "SKINCARE FINDER" After the success of the Liberty Belle Rx skincare range launch in November, Liberty Belle have created the ultimate online skincare finder to help...

Ten additional wellbeing leaders and artists have joined the already extensive list of talent for Super Bloom Festival, Australia’s newest and biggest wellbeing event. The lineup now includes over 110...

I love that you are Australia's only Ethiopian comedian! Tell us a bit about your background and how you got your start in comedy? How did you know it was your calling? Yes! I am Australia's only Ethiopian...

There's a new name in Hawthorn East and it's definitely one to remember. East End Wine Bar is the area's newest establishment that brings together wine and good food in an elegant yet informal space. Co-owned...

Fresh from his fifth consecutive Australian Open victory, Dylan Alcott has today announced that his all inclusive music festival ABILITY FEST will return this April. Designed to normalise disability by...

Get excited because cult skincare brand, CeraVe has arrived on our shores. The brand has been the talk of internet beauty forums for a while with users espousing the benefits of the specially formulated...

Like sand through the hourglass these are the days of our lives...so they said in that long running TV soap opera, but they are wise words considering we're marching forward into the cooler weather. Now is the...

Fancy a hotel where you can wander around like you own the place? Somewhere you can wear your pyjamas from bed to the bar with no funny looks? Wish you had a place to invite your 50 besties for the ultimate...

Melbourne’s largest celebration of world street food and culture is here again with the eighth annual Dandenong Market World Fare on Sunday 24 March from 10am to 4pm. As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine...

March may mark the start of autumn, but at the Royal Exhibition Building activity is blossoming with the return of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) Presented by Lawn Solutions...

SKINCARE MEETS MAKEUP WITH KIEHL’S NEW GLOW FORMULA SKIN HYDRATOR fter dedicated research, Kiehl’s chemists introduce a new 95% naturally-derived 1 formula, Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator,...

Melbourne’s premium social event for the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2019, the Glamour On The Grid Party officially opened the four-day Australian Grand Prix series of events on Wednesday 13...

Cells in D-Division of the former Pentridge prison are about to be given a new lease of life – as cellars for discerning lovers of fine wine. Pentridge Cellars, owned by self-confessed wine enthusiasts Paul...

YOUNG GUN OF WINE RETURNS FOR 2019 Following a sell-out event last year, Young Gun of Wine is on again at Prahran Market, bringing 50 of the best young winemakers for one epic evening of Aussie wine and...

It's a new season and it's a great time to update and refresh your home.  Even better now with the availability of affordable and designworthy pieces from Target. We caught up with Emma Duxbury-Thompson,...

The traditional Ladies Day Luncheon at the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge on Thursday kicks off an action-packed weekend of high-octane excitement at the Formula 1® 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2019 with...

Calling all shopping addicts! On Wednesday 20 March 2019, Highpoint Shopping Centre will host its highly anticipated March Shopping Day, from 9am to 10pm. An opportunity to refresh last year’s winter...

BOMBA AND UNCLE COMBINE FOR THE MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL TO DELIVER UNCLE BOMBA Two CBD-located creative culinary geniuses join forces as Bomba's Jesse Gerner will meet Uncle's Dai Duong to...

Melbourne-based social enterprise Thankyou has announced today is National Shower For Good Day. The day is a celebration of the achievements that people across the country have made simply by having a regular...

WESTMAN ATELIER, THE HOTTEST NAME IN BEAUTY ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA Top make-up artist Gucci Westman's new makeup line, Westman Atelier, has launched in Australia at Mecca. A thoughtfully-curated line of...

Athletic apparel brand lululemon is launching a global campaign for International Women’s Day called #theother364. The campaign hopes to bridge the gender equality gap and raise awareness for IWD beyond...

Mazda Australia joined forces with the effortlessly cool Nicole Millar to host an exciting event for the Mazda2 where a handful of lucky winners got to experience an intimate acoustic performance by Nicole...

K-Beauty is the buzz word in Beauty at the moment with the beauty landscape exploding with brands and products from the best in Korean beauty. One of the biggest brands in Korean beauty, innisfree arrived a...

FRIDAY 'OYSTER HOUR' AT THE UGLY DUCKLING Fridays in Richmond just got a whole lot better with The Ugly Duckling’s ‘Oyster Hour’. Every Friday for the month of March, The Ugly Duckling will be...

Sussan launched their new AW19 range with a stylish event at a private residence in Melbourne. The launch showcased some of the new trends for this Autumn leaving attendees excited for the cold weather. Hosted...

This International Women’s Day, Friday 8th March, be sure to set your alarm clock early and say namaste as Arbory Afloat hosts a very special Yoga on The Yarra. International Women’s Day is becoming an...

I have to say, Asian inspired dining places are becoming a dime a dozen but mostly they're a mish mash of dishes and flavours that don't always work together. So what to expect when you find yourself at...

VINOMOFO AND FAMED YARRA VALLEY WINERIES SUPPORT HOMELESS GRAPES PROJECT Hundreds of locals are descending on TarraWarra Estate on the 2nd of March to become a winemaker for the day and pick grapes to...

adidas Running unveiled the all-new adidas Ultraboost 19, the most responsive, energy-charged version of the iconic running shoe with an all start party last week. The launch showcased the new lighter,...

In celebration of 2019 and the Year of the Pig, “ji hai”, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has plated up the top five places to get some Aussie pork on your fork. From delicious honey glazed Kurobuta “char...

Moon Dog Craft Brewery is bringing back its annual Run to the Dog event for its fourth consecutive year. Run to the Dog is a trail run or walk along the Yarra Trail through Kew, Richmond and Abbotsford that...

INNISFREE TO OPEN FIRST SYDNEY STORE After much anticipation, innisfree announces the debut of its first retail store in Sydney at Queen Victoria Building on Friday, 22nd March 2019. innisfree will...

Luxury cruise line Cunard has launched its record 54-day season Down Under by unveiling a dramatic wardrobe makeover for its famous bell boys in collaboration with iconic Australian brand, R.M.Williams....

Tap-backs, hip shakes and hill climbs will be rolling onto Melbourne’s famous skyline this summer, as Melbourne-born brand Bodhi and Ride, take fitness to a whole new level for a one-of-a-kind ride series on...

Sydney’s Observatory Bar at The Langham, Sydney is a sophisticated space where you will discover an inventive cocktail and inspiring food menu, with a focus on bringing the best of the world to...

GODIVA Ensure love at first bite with GODIVA's romantic cupcake collection featuring six chocolate cups filled with flavours such as white chocolate and strawberry, dark chocolate mousse, speculoos mousse...

GO-TO LAUNCHES AT MECCA THIS APRIL   Aussie skincare brand, Go-To, set to join MECCA as the newest addition to the Mindful Beauty category. Founded by Australian beauty editor and author Zoë...

Need some inspo for where to take your loved one this Valentine's Day?  We've rounded up a few of our favourites to help you out.   MR MIYAGI Miyagi is ready to celebrate another...

We're in the midst of summer and it's definitely a time of year where we're more mindful of the need for sunscreen but did you know that you should wear sunscreen all 365 days a year?  Do you know there are...

It's a new year and definitely time for some new resolutions, especially beauty resolutions! As experts in the brows, we chatted with our friends at Benefit to find out what the top resolutions to make your...

Activated Nutrients, the creators of premium plant-based nutritional supplements, launched their latest offering: a range of Certified Organic superfood powders, developed for the whole family with a fantastic...

Target Australia is launching its new field of dreams homewares collection on 31 January 2019, presenting quality and stylish products to transform every room in the home. The new range pulls from the...

ADORE BEAUTY LAUNCHES ADORE YOU Adore Beauty have launched a Wellness category called Adore You. The Adore You category presents thoughtfully curated products to help promote a feeling of wellbeing. From...

BONDI SANDS BEACH CLUB LAUNCHES FOR AUSTRALIA DAY RACES A trackside oasis will be revealed at Caulfield Racecourse today January 26 as Melbourne Racing Club unveils the Bondi Sands Beach Club. Inspired...

Celebrate the diversity of home living with Kmart Australia’s newest design-led living range, which spans across bedding, furniture, interior and outdoor décor, dining, kitchen and home storage; all...

Dust off your fringed crops and denim cut offs! An internationally-inspired, Summer music and crafts festival is coming to Melbourne’s West and you don’t need to camp out for tickets or drive to the...

HARLOW OPENS IN RICHMOND Harlow, Richmond’s flavour-packed, good-times charged pub is now open. Bringing new life to what was the old Great Britain Hotel, the 300pax Church Street property has been...

Last Saturday, the sun shined and the skies were clear for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo. An annual event at the start of the social calendar saw a variety of celebrities descend on the Victorian coast for...

Especially when they’re offering up skincare ranges as effective as Beauté Pacifique.   If your resolution for 2019 is to get your skincare regimen in order, consider Danish line, Beauté...

Two of Australia’s best-loved brands, PETERS DRUMSTICK and GELATO MESSINA, have joined forces bringing the ice cream parlour to the supermarket with a delicious new cone indulgence – Drumstick X...

Heading to the 2019  Australian Open next week? Get your beauty fix at the 2 week event starting on Monday 14 January 2019 thanks to two of our favourite beauty brands. LA ROCHE-POSAY La Roche-Posay are...

RYAN REYNOLDS ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW FACE OF GIORGIO ARMANI CODE Giorgio Armani beauty announced today Ryan Reynolds as the new face of its Armani Code fragrances. The new Armani Code campaign starring...

The First Ever fashion house is the brainchild of Justin Kestelman, co-founder of the National Basketball League (NBL), who identified a gap in the market for an innovative Australian ath-street brand....

Stella Artois celebrates its festive heritage with an intimate Christmas celebration in Melbourne. Originally brewed for the holidays, Stella Artois was crafted as a gift for the people of Leuven, Belgium and...

  The latest addition to the Liberty Belle Rx range is the super luxe Superstar, an ultra-protective SPF 50+ cream that provides broad spectrum protection against both UVA & UVB exposure. This...

Tell us a bit about the premise of One Hot Yoga and how you started it? One is the marriage of a yogi and an architect – literally! I married one of the world’s most talented and passionate designers of...

THE GREVILLE BRINGS DRINKS, FOOD AND DANCE TO GREVILLE STREET The much-anticipated and multifaceted venue The Greville at 132-134 Greville Street, Prahran has opened, just in time for Summer. The Greville...

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IT’S PIMM’S O’CLOCK AT THE FATTO TERRACE A quintessential taste of summer has officially landed on the banks of the Yarra River as PIMM’S takes over the Fatto Terrace on Melbourne’s Southbank....

Australian label SKWOSH has dropped its first range of party shirts - the perfect party attire for the summer months. With a fresh take on the classic Hawaiian shirt, SKWOSH designer Jack ‘Stubby’ Turner...

MECCA has announced the much anticipated launch of SUMMER FRIDAYS, available exclusively at Mecca Cosmetica, Mecca Maxima and online at mecca.com.au on the first Friday of Summer, 2018! US bloggers Marianna...

Some of the most beautiful Mercedes-Benz cars from the brand’s iconic history will be displayed at Mercedes me store Melbourne in a one-off, week-long vehicle exhibition, titled Mercedes me X Stars &...

Discover the magic with Kmart Australia’s brand-new Christmas range Kmart Australia has launched its brand-new Christmas range and its sure to add some much-needed sparkle to your home this festive season....

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Liberty Belle Rx is the brand on everyone's lips. Created by world renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Chris Moss together with Andrea Moss and the team of Doctors, Nurses and Dermal Clinicians at Liberty Belle Skin...

CatchLIVE brings you the best skincare and make-up at prices you won’t believe If fighting your way through the hordes of last-minute shoppers to get to the beauty counter this Christmas is already giving...

Don’t spend hours trying to find a gift for that hard-to-please person in your life. The Book of Everyone is the scrapbook for the modern era that gives soap on a rope and socks and jocks the flick, taking...

THE LAST WEEKEND OF BAR SCHWEPPES  Schweppes has been bringing a bit of Schweppervescence to Melbourne, just in time for the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the advent of Spring, with the premium Bar...

For many women, the thought of invasive facial treatment to help retain their looks may be a bit daunting. But don't despair, not all facial treatments need a scalpel! With the significant technological...

St Kilda’s epic seaside grandeur, Hotel Esplanade, will reopen its doors this Friday 23 November. Through the legendary curb-side beer garden, guests will be able to journey from The Basement stage and...

GO Healthy has announced a partnership with former Queensland Firebirds Captain Laura Geitz, which will see the recently retired sportswoman and mother prove that balancing motherhood, a career and a healthy...

The National Gallery of Victoria has revealed the food and beverage line-up for the much anticipated NGV Gala, an annual black-tie event celebrating art, music, fine food and wine to be held on 1 December...

With a high number of Australian women claiming to have sensitive and intolerant skin, finding the best product to soothe the condition and provide treatment and hydration can be challenging. La Roche-Posay...

Melbourne favourites Piccolina Gelateria and Future Future have teamed up to create an Italo-Japanese hybrid dessert, the gelato mocha, which launched at the 2018 Lexus Design Pavilion at The Spring...

Melbourne’s favourite State of Grace has been resurrected and has opened on King street. The nocturnal hangout previously found on the New York end of Collins Street has been MIA since November 2016 with...

Brought to you by the team behind some of Melbourne's favourite South American establishments, San Telmo, Pastuso and Palermo, Asado is the latest instalment from the team bringing delicious South American...

PRAN CENTRAL LAUNCHES CONVENIENT $10 LUNCHES Pran Central is making lunch on Chapel Street even more convenient and affordable with a delicious selection of meals available for $10 and under. Hawker-style...

The Night Noodle Markets will once again transform Birrarung Marr into a bustling Asian street food festival from this Thursday and giving Melburnians eighteen balmy nights to embark on a vibrant flavour...

In celebration of World Vegan Day, MECCA MAX will be donating $2 from every product sold in-store and online from their 100% vegan and cruelty-free brand today, 1st November, to The Lost Dogs Home, an animal...

This November, Iconic Australian retailer Sportsgirl has created a delectable and exclusive beauty collaboration with renowned confectionery brand, Allen's. The Allen's x Sportsgirl beauty collection...

As part of its annual Holiday campaign, MECCA collaborates with an Australian female artist to raise awareness around their craft as part of their MECCA x NGV initiative. This year, Perth born and based...

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Melbourne, a circus-themed leisure-tainment wonderland located at The District Docklands, opened its doors on Thursday 18 October 2018. Brought to you by the team at Funlab -...

The Glen will launch its new fashion and lifestyle precinct, and the third stage of the shopping centre’s $460 million redevelopment, with a host of artfully curated experiences from 25 October to 4...

400 GRADI LAUNCHES AT ROCHFORD WINES In an exciting move, two celebrated brands, 400 Gradi and Rochford Wines, have come together to create a new offering in the Yarra Valley. Set to open in late...

On Saturday 20th October, Stella Artois brought  ‘Joie de Biere’ to the trackside for the Caulfield Cup, its first as the major sponsor of the event. Stella Artois hosted customers, media and VIPs in a...

Too faced is one of our favourite brands and this season they've bought out some great products to add to their fab range. Read more about what's new. Super Coverage Concealer, $42 AUD   Contour,...

It's not often that I rave a lot about one particular product but since I tried the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, this product range has consistently been part of my makeup kit. Versatile as an...

One of my favourite things is sitting outside, enjoying a cup of coffee and getting into a good book. And whether you’re wanting to relax by the pool on your holiday or delve into a storyline on a Sunday...

PICCOLINA GELATERIA TO OPEN ITS THIRD STORE ON ACLAND STREET, ST KILDA Bayside gelato lovers will be excited to hear that Piccolina Gelateria is opening their 3 rd store – this one located in Acland...

You launched Madame Flavour just over 10 years ago. What made you start the brand and what are the biggest lessons you’ve learnt since? Indeed, I took my ‘long-service leave’ last year, travelling the...

Kérastase Paris exceeds the limits of hair science with the launch of its Resistance Extentioniste collection. An all-new hair training program, Resistance Extentioniste is specifically formulated to...

DAVID JONES LAUNCHES BEAUTY PARTNERSHIP WITH SEPHORA David Jones has announced an exciting partnership with visionary global beauty concept Sephora, marking a dynamic new beauty experience for...