Make sure your new home is safe before moving in

Front door house

The safety of your new home should be a top priority. When you move into a new place, especially when you own it, you need to check that everything is safe, and you’re going to be comfortable living there. That means taking a thorough look at the property to make sure there are no serious […]

Athletes: How cannabis improves their performance

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More and more evidence is being uncovered by scientists and researchers on the positive effects of marijuana on athletes’ performance. In the US, with 29 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis, the acceptance in the medical and recreational use has lead to more studies being conducted in academic and research institutions to understand […]

The Mate X e-bike is a head-turner for good reason

Mate Bikes

There’s no disputing the fact this gal is definitely a head-turner. But good looks only take you so far and it’s what’s on the inside that really counts. And when you’re riding around the hilly eastern suburbs of Sydney, this is where you come to appreciate what’s under the bonnet – so to speak – […]

What to do for Melbourne Cup in Sydney after Covid-19

GH Mumm Melbourne Cup Sydney

There’s no lying, it’s been an average year. So let’s join up in trying to send the last few months of it off with some sort of a – probably lame – bang, but a bang nonetheless! Pier One Sydney Harbour is set to host The Maison Mumm Hotel “off track” for Melbourne Cup this […]

Let’s get gay: POOF DOOF’s HALLOQWEEN Bloody Banquet feat. Kitty Glitter at ivy

Beresford SYdney Halloqween

Sydney’s ivy, right in the heart of town, is hosting a Halloween bash worthy of getting excited about – Halloqween! Yas. A 3-hour jam-packed haunt will serve you a seated service event and show, with food by Totti’s, a costume extravaganza, and red carpet arrivals. It’ll be camp. There will be a full line-up of […]

Drink with the wolf: Lark Distilling’s new batch

The Wolf Release 2020 is the third single malt whisky in The Wolf Release series by Lark Distilling Co. And this is why you should care… On the nose, there’s notes of lush tropical fruit, mangoes and lychees as well as toffee, roasted malt, chocolate-covered bananas, and strawberries and cream. On the palate, flavours of […]

How berries make a better gin than you thought

Bombay Bramble

They’re sweet, tart, fruit and all ’round weird in their combination of everything all-in-one, but you’ll be shocked to know they make a pretty decent gin, too. Enter Bombay’s new gin, Bombay Bramble, the bold new gin bursting with the 100% natural flavour of freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries. It’s the kind of thing that’s […]

Golden rules for an awesome dinner party

Drinks drinking cheers

We don’t always have to go out to bars and restaurants when we want to socialise with friends and family. Sometimes, it’s just fine to stay indoors and spend some time together. If you want to make things a little less “run of the mill,” however, then it’s important to push the boat out a […]

3 sure fire ways to add value to your home

Modern house

While you might not be planning on selling up any time soon, you still might be keen to add value to your pad. You might be happy in your little patch of bricks and mortar, but you want to rejuvenate it, give it a makeover, and increase the resale value of your home in the […]

London: The Columbia Hotel’s got a new thing going on

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Amy Winehouse was a fan. So was Oasis. And now, you will be, too. The Columbia Hotel in London fast-became synonymous with trendy hangouts and quality bevs and they’ve recently redone their look along with what’s on. In collaboration with local artists, the hotel’s unveiled an exciting transformation and has launched five private dining lounges and intimate day-to-night bars showcasing pieces-to-purchase from emerging artists including Kate […]