Category: LIFESTYLE

Great Barrier Reef conservation takes centre stage in new IMAX documentary

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Posted: 12/03/2021

You need to go to IMAX in Melbourne. Why? Because the Great Barrier Reef’s capacity to survive is under threat. In their new documentary GREAT BARRIER REEF 3D, shot by Emmy award-winning Australian cinematographer Richard Fitzpatrick, ACS, they examine the reef’s resilience in the face of climate change and coral decline, the family-friendly movie encourages young audiences to reflect on the role they too can play in protecting this unique marine reserve.   Narrated by Eric Bana, the film follows reef guardian Jemma Craig on an expedition along Australia’s east coast to Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Lady Elliot Island as she documents the work being done by volunteers and citizen scientists to help researchers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the natural world.  For more and to show you care about the planet, head over to watch the GREAT BARRIER REEF 3D movie at IMAX Melbourne from March 19. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at IMAXMELBOURNE.COM.AU.

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Why you need the Victorinox Spectra suitcase for your post-lockdown travels

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Posted: 12/03/2021

Standing at the luggage carousel at any airport around the world, the sea of suitcases on rotation in a mind-numbingly wide array of different variations of black is about the most unexciting element of any airport experience. Not to mention, the struggle of trying to find the bag that’s rightfully yours as you prise it from another tourist’s confused and equally as frustrated hands. Enter the Victorinox Spectra, latest luggage range by Victorinox, the guys who you’d know thanks to their years of dedication to the pioneering of the Swiss army knife. The Spectra 2.0 Collection combines lightweight durability in a few different, new and interesting colours. They help identify what’s yours and make it a lot easier to remove from the jostling crowds as it glides across the floor with ease thanks to its four wheels that provide an easy 360-degree range of directional motion. It’s spacious, upright, has the little strap that ties it all together inside and has Victorinox’s seal of approval and pride. It makes the whole waiting experience in the arrivals hall that much more exciting after any tiresome trip. “At Victorinox, we aim to meet the demands of the ever-changing market and to bring our consumers fresh new designs and plenty of variety,” said Dan Tarala, VP Product Strategy & Design Travel Gear. Perfect for a recent jaunt to Port Douglas with the Pullman Sea Temple Resort, the Victorionox Spectra 2.0 in Lagoon was about as big a lifesaver as the best of them. Hello check-in luggage. The Victorinox Spectra… Read More

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4 easy ways to protect your eyes this summer

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Posted: 11/03/2021

Taking care of your eyes is crucial, yet it’s something that so many people don’t pay enough attention to. That’s just one of the reasons why 12 million people over the age of 40 in the U.S. alone struggle with vision issues.  Granted, there are a variety of factors that can play into poor vision. But, taking care of your eyes and making eye health a priority can help you to have better vision and reduce your risk of developing different ailments.  Thankfully, taking care of your eyes is easier than you might think! With summer just around the corner, the obvious solution for most people is to wear sunglasses for UV protection. But, that isn’t always enough.  So, what can you do to protect your eyes this summer, and every year from now on?  1. Don’t rub your eyes Washing your hands frequently is incredibly important, but no matter how often you wash them, they always contain bacteria.  If you happen to rub your eyes, even after just washing your hands, you’re putting yourself at risk of developing some kind of eye infection. All it takes is one harmful bacteria to wreak havoc on your eyes.  2. Wear goggles Going to the pool? Always cover your eyes with goggles when you do. If you’ve ever opened your eyes while you’re in a pool, you probably notice right away how much they burn. That’s the chlorine in the pool causing a stinging sensation.  While chlorine is meant to keep your body safe from bacteria, it… Read More

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Sydney’s ultimate date night: dinner and the opera on Sydney Harbour

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Updated: 08/03/2021

Forget Valentine’s Day; this opportunity’s about to trump any idea you’ve ever had before. Opera Australia’s putting on a European gastronomic spread ahead of its annual Handa Opera on the Harbour, renowned as one of the world’s most premier and premium outdoor musical events. The premium harbourside setting will be transformed into a pop-up opera house, complete with bars, restaurants and tiered seating that make the most of the spectacular Sydney skyline views. You’ll get the chance to choose from five different restaurant and bar areas that’ll serve a European-inspired menu that will highlight the flavours of France and Italy in celebration of the triumphant return of Opera Australia’s production of Opera Australia’s La Traviata. For those who bank with HSBC Australia, the Platinum Club will be on-hand as the pop-up dining experience to visit, comprising a sumptuous undercover restaurant and bar with premium Sydney Harbour views. The Club offers exclusive two or three-course sit-down fine dining with table-service, matching wine and a set menu from The Fresh Collective’s award-winning chefs. Opera Australia has partnered with Handpicked Wines as the official wine partner and will have on-hand, a range of award- winning wine selections from Australia’s leading fine wine regions. Reservations for the HSBC Platinum Club are essential. For a more laid-back option, guests can dine with some of the best views on site as a backdrop on the Northern Terrace. Enjoy bistro-style dining from Frenchies Bistro and Brewery with a choice of French-inspired hot, cold and dessert selections. The Southern Terrace will transform into… Read More

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Love the pickle? You’ll love this new festival dedicated to fermenting in Mudgee

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Posted: 08/03/2021

Fermenting’s the unsung hero of the kitchen. If ever you wanted to make stuff last forever, it’s the number one tool for success. And the best bit? It’s literally so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it yourself sooner and been opting for super expensive pre-done options from the supermarket for years. There’s a festival happening in Mudgee to know about, if this is up your street, called Fermenta, celebrating fermenting in the format of a twilight picnic. Headlining events to look forward to are: breakfast with an alpaca, ‘Wild stories’ foraging guide, kombucha demonstration and brewing workshops, how to make honey ginger beer, sourdough crumpets making, chocolate fermentation classes and even a traditional sauerkraut demonstration. Fermenta is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s The Festival of Place – Summer Fund and the Australian Government’s Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Fund. For more info and to get tickets, head to the Fermenta website

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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Top 5 events at Canberra Good Food Month in 2021

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Updated: 08/03/2021

Canberra Good Food month is back in 2021, celebrating the very best of the capital city for the seventh sensational year. Here are the five best events to add to your calendar: Alanna Sapwell x Analiese Gregory x Bar Rochford Lunch sittings from 12:00pm, dinner sittings from 6:30pm | Sunday, 28 March | Bar Rochford | $160 Hold on to your hats, Canberra! Good Food Month presented by Citi is flying Alanna Sapwell, former head chef of ARC Dining (Brisbane) and Saint Peter (Sydney), and Analiese Gregory (who recently departed Hobart’s two-hatter, Franklin) into town for two delicious events at everyone’s favourite watering hole, Bar Rochford. Tickets include multiple courses with matched wine. Buy tickets for lunch here Buy tickets for dinner here Young Chefs Dinner presented by Citi Vegetarian Edition 6:30pm | Monday 29 March | Monster Kitchen & Bar at Ovolo Nishi | $150 Promoting and nurturing young talent is a Good Food Month legacy and we proudly shine a light on the crème-de-la-crème of Canberra’s bright young things. This year the brief is to go green, so what better way than a plant based take-over of the newly vegetarian kitchen of Monster Kitchen & Bar – our budding young chefs Kenny Tse (Monster Kitchen & Bar), Ben Waterston (Les Bistronomes) with one more to be announced soon, will curate a stellar set menu under the guidance of acclaimed Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Paul Wilson. Tickets include three courses with premium wine and beer. Buy tickets here The Good Weekend Quiz: Live The Good… Read More

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Life drawing art classes at the Sydney Opera House

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Posted: 07/03/2021

Forget hundreds-year old operatic productions on the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage in the Sydney Opera House: this month it’s all about art. A one-time-only event on 12 March, the most beautiful set in Australian musical production, the first act scenery for John Bell’s acclaimed production of Tosca, will open to the public for the first time ever for a one-off life drawing class. Teaming up with Darlinghurst Life Drawing, Opera Australia is offering budding artists the opportunity to attend a two-hour drawing class, located right on the set of Tosca in the Sydney Opera House. Designed by Michael Scott-Mitchell, Act l of Tosca is a spectacular reproduction of Rome’s stunning Sant’Andrea della Valle church. So warm up those fingers, get those creative juices flowing and prepare for one of life’s once-off experiences like never before. For more info and to book, go to the Opera Australia website. Time: 7:00-9:00pm Cost: $125 + booking fee

Category: ART, ARTS & CULTURE, LIFESTYLE, OPERA

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Melbourne Design Week 2021: Design the world you want

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Posted: 07/03/2021

Melbourne Design Week is back and the full program for its 2021 festival – the largest iteration to date – is out! Now in its fifth consecutive year, the festival features 11 days of more than 300 exhibitions, talks, films, tours and workshops across Victoria and online exploring the theme ‘design the world you want’; a positive message after the last year of hell. With big-to-small names of the design industry, the Melbourne Design Week will celebrate the diversity of Australian design and architecture and offer both industry professionals and design enthusiasts alike the opportunity to engage with local, national and international practices at the vanguard of design world-wide. For more of what to expect and to book your visits, head over to the designweek.melbourne website.

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Brisbane Queer Film Festival is back this March 11-21

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Posted: 07/03/2021

Featuring a program of bold, defiant and refreshingly authentic queer storytelling by and for the queer community, the annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival’s back for 2021. Taking place at New Farm Cinemas, the festival program is made up of 14 features, 3 shorts sessions, 6 documentaries, with 17 Queensland premieres, and 3 Australian premieres, and special presentations of the auteur of Taiwanese Second Wave cinema, Tsai Ming-Liang’s Days (Rizi), in partnership with Queensland Film Festival; 25th anniversary screening of Bloodsisters in partnership with Sissy Screens and Institute of Modern Art. Some highlights to look out for are: The tender and playful UK documentary, Posy Dixon’s Keyboard Fantasies, the story of Beverly Glenn-Copeland a trans* elder and musician rediscovered by the youth in the experimental contemporary music scene. The latest and ‘biggest budget’ Bruce LaBruce feature Saint-Narcisse in all its twinning glory, ultimately is a film about the bond of family. Australian filmmakers Thomas Wilson-White & Lizzie Cater’s new feature The Greenhouse – a magic-realist film asking what would you do, if you could go back in time, will make its Queensland premiere and the Teddy award winning feature from Faraz Shariat, German/Iranian story No Hard Feelings.  Along with two Australian Premieres from the voices of future trans*/non-binary/queer storytelling, Lia Hietala & Hannah Reinikainen’s Always Amber and Olivia Peace’s Tahara, evoking the unique confines of contemporary youth by shooting in a tight 1:1 aspect ratio (Instagram). There’s a lot on. Head to the BQFF website for more.

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Good & Fugly: fighting waste has never been so delicious and healthy!

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Updated: 06/03/2021

Did you know up to 25% of Australian produce doesn’t leave the farm because of their ‘imperfections’? But even imperfect fruit and veg deserve some loving, right? And the best part is, your love for rescued fruit and veg will help towards reducing wastage. The statistics are pretty alarming – in Australia alone, we throw away 3.1 million tonnes of food – the equivalent to 17,000 747 jumbo jets.  A step in the right direction, Good & Fugly are fighting waste by selling boxes of perfectly edible, seasonal produce direct from farmers that just don’t make the cut for the supermarkets because they simply don’t meet their cosmetic standards. It could be that your capsicum looks a little wonky, or your plums are too big or too small. But this is also actually a win for the consumer who much prefers to purchase their produce direct from the farmer.  So does it work? You simply choose the box size you’d like delivered (small is $39 and large is $59). Each week, produce may vary depending on what farmers have available, however, they aim to provide staples such as potatoes, onions and leafy greens on a regular basis.  Delivery is included in the price and can be weekly or fortnightly. Deliveries can be cancelled at any time. Good & Fugly currently deliver to the following areas in Sydney: –Wednesday – Lower North Shore and Eastern Suburbs (Order must be in by Monday 9pm) –Friday – Inner West, Inner South and CBD (Order must be in by… Read More

Category: CITIES, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY, SYDNEY

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