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Planning a staycation in Melbourne? Your choice of hotel matters: Avani Melbourne Central Residences

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Posted: 29/05/2022

Melbourne is Australia’s city of culture. So when you plan a visit, you need to be sure of three things: you’ve planned a visit to a gallery, you know which restaurant you’re visiting and you’ve made sure you’re staying at a hotel that’s got your best interests at heart. This is why you need to Google the Avani Melbourne Central Residences. Set high amongst the cityscape with panoramic views to complete it all, the Avani is a stunning hotel tower of 55 storeys with a striking weave-like pattern and tinted exterior, beautifully crafted with a sense of style, offering a selection of one and two bedroom contemporary, fully furnished suites.   If the location’s not reason enough to make these suites number one on your list, then maybe the 24-hour reception, games room, gymnasium, pool and spa and streamroom and sauna might be selling points enough. And on top of that, Bourke Street, Melbourne Central, the Yarra River and Southbank are literally a walk – or tram – away, making your getting around that much easier. See more and make a booking at the Avani Melbourne Central website Here’s a list of some Melbourne restaurant favourites worth visiting while you’re in town: Formaggio at Baby Pizza Back by popular demand, Baby Pizza’s much-adored Formaggio menu is making a cheesy return! For the entire month of May, Baby favourites are made even better, oozing with cheesy goodness. Available until 31 May, the special menu is filled with every type of cheese you can imagine! To start, dig… Read More

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Ways to ensure safety and security in the workplace

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Updated: 28/06/2023

Your organization needs to offer your employees and clients a safe place; your office needs to be safe from any security threats, violence and injuries of any kind. As an employer, you need to make sure safety is always your top priority, no one wants to work in a place where they don’t feel safe, and your customers also don’t enjoy walking into an office and start to worry if they are safe. There are things you need to put in place so that you can make your workplace safe, and they are; Once you have the license to open up your business, make sure you follow the federal and provincial regulations in your area to make sure your office place is safe. Some things that need to be part of your safety plan are first aid kits, having trained guards that will watch over the whole area and having emergency plans. When you feel like you haven’t consumed everything, you could go to the federal government website and see the regulations you need to implement. For your guards, you could impose uniform solutions for them to be safe while guarding the area and be safe in case a hazard occurs.  One of the most common ways to make sure you and your employees are safe is by installing CCTV cameras in your office area, both inside the office and outside the office. Make sure you install equipped CCTV cameras that will make sure you see everything from your laptop. You will be able to… Read More

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Everything to know when buying a townhouse

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Updated: 28/05/2022

A townhouse is a connected row of houses sharing walls. They are usually part of a planned development or condo and have common areas like pools, fitness centers, and playgrounds that the residents share. Townhouses are a great option for people who want to own their own home but don’t want the hassle of maintaining a single-family home.  What are townhouses? Townhouses are a type of housing similar to an apartment but have their entrance and are usually attached to other units. Townhouses are often part of a community with common amenities like pools, playgrounds, and fitness centers.  What are the benefits of owning a townhouse? There are many benefits to owning a townhouse. One of the main benefits is that you don’t have to worry about maintaining the exterior of your home or the common areas. Another benefit is that townhouses are often part of a community that can offer amenities like pools, playgrounds, and fitness centers.  When you are ready to buy a townhouse, you should keep a few things in mind.  Townhouses are usually part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) An HOA is a group of townhouse owners that works to maintain the property and common areas. The HOA fee is typically paid monthly and covers landscaping, snow removal, and building maintenance. It’s important to find out what the HOA fee covers before you buy a townhouse to budget accordingly.  Townhouses are usually smaller than single-family homes If you’re downsizing from a single-family home, you may have to get some of your… Read More

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Date nights for VIVID Sydney in 2022

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Posted: 24/05/2022

If you’re not climbing up Sydney Harbour Bridge or getting together at one of the many gin opportunities that lie before you this VIVID Sydney 2022, then perhaps date night’s on the cards. The Harbour View Hotel is putting on the festival of lights and visual art in their own way. And by offering delicious takeaway meals with drinks so there’s no need to worry about dinner before exploring the exhibitions around The Rocks. The Harbour View Hotel will be launching a special pop-up glow bar, serving glow in the dark cocktails outside their historic venue in The Rocks. This limited edition glow bar will be available throughout Vivid (from 27th May until 18th June), making it easy to sip on cocktails while you take in the stunning light installations of Vivid.  The Harbour View Hotel will also be selling takeaway packs so you can wander through The Rocks and find the perfect picnic spot overlooking the harbour and Vivid lights. The Harbour View Hotel Vivid Takeaway pack (for $95) includes: Antipasto for 2 Stir fried noodles with chicken bites and capsicum x 2 Flatbread bread with roasted capsicum dipping sauce  x 2  4 x Smirnoff Seltzers  1 x Blanket For more information, head to the Harbour View website

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Where to enjoy Cointreau cocktails this VIVID Sydney

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Posted: 24/05/2022

Lights, sound and festivity probably like we’ve never seen it before – after the Covid drama – will descend upon Sydney this VIVID and if ever there was a place to go for a drink, looks like this is it. Cointreau will be launching into the season with their new dedicated Cointreau Margarita Kombi for those exact drinks. Parking up outside Terrace on the Domain from May 27 to June 18 from 4pm-8pm. People are invited to come and enjoy Margaritas on the lawn outside the Terrace on the Domain while looking at all the Vivid lights on the city skyline. The ultimate pop-up bar on wheels, is in the form of a retro VW Kombi and will be offering delicious Margaritas. Cointreau, at the heart of one of Australia’s favourite cocktails, the margarita, has favourably increased by 83% in the last 12 months alone. To accommodate the versatility of this favoured tipple, the Cointreau Margarita Kombi will be serving 3 different Margaritas, the Original Margarita, the Vivid Bright Margarita and the Spicy Margarita. Each margarita will be sold for $18. For more information, head to the VIVID Sydney website

Category: FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

How to increase engagement on Instagram

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Posted: 24/05/2022

Now all brands are trying to develop in social networks, and as a rule, Instagram becomes the main method of promotion of the company. To draw attention to their brand, entrepreneurs create accounts and post news about their work, photos of their products and hold contests there. That is why if you have your own business, then you need to try to increase your audience. Before we start telling you some of the tricks, it is worth saying that the most effective method of increasing the audience is your ability to buy Instagram followers on special services. You can use this help once every few months, which will help your account grow. Add links to highlights The stories you post on your profile are only visible for 24 hours. And stories in highlights are saved until you decide to delete it. So don’t miss out on this opportunity! Those who have an account with more than 10,000 subscribers can add link links there. Keep track of the correspondence of the information in the story and the link that you give in it. The more interesting you offer your audience, the more willingly they will go to sites and sections. Communicate Communication is very important! Subscribers love it when real people are visible behind the face of the company, ready to answer comments and questions. We recommend leaving comments under influencer posts (preferably in your field), so subscribers of a popular user will visit your page. If you sometimes prefer to buy real Instagram followers, then… Read More

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Meet Alexander McQueen at NGV International: man behind the Mind, Mythos, Muse

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Posted: 21/05/2022

From 11 December to 16 April, you’ve got the chance to get more familiar with one of the most significant fashion designers of the late twentieth century, who was lauded for his conceptual and technical virtuosity. McQueen’s critically acclaimed collections synthesised his proficiency in tailoring and dressmaking with encyclopaedic and autobiographical visual references that spanned time, geography, media and technology. Organised by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse is the first major Australian exhibition to explore the work of this boundary-pushing fashion designer. Showcasing 60 garments and accessories drawn from LACMA’s holdings of important works by McQueen, the Melbourne presentation also features nearly 50 designs by McQueen from the NGV Collection, making this Australian-exclusive presentation especially rich and comprehensive. Offering an unprecedented insight into the mind of this seminal designer, McQueen’s work is presented alongside more than 70 historical artworks including painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts and works on paper from the collections of LACMA and NGV, that reveal the myriad reference points that influenced his designs. The juxtaposition of garments and artworks highlights McQueen’s creative process and capacity for storytelling, as well as offering audiences an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of his artistic legacy and the nature of inspiration. So, now you’re sold, get more info and tickets at the NGV website

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Drink gin at Bombay Sapphire’s ‘House of Bombay’ bar at VIVID Sydney

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Posted: 21/05/2022

Darling Quarter is about to become the home of gin this VIVID Sydney and if ever there was a time to be curious, it’s now. Head to the House of Bombay. Located in Tumblong Park, Darling Quarter; a new Vivid Sydney location in Darling Harbour, guests of House of Bombay will experience an exhilarating fusion of creativity, innovation, technology and delicious cocktails. With the ability to host over 500 people, this limited-time-only bar is the perfect meeting place along this year’s Vivid Sydney Light Walk. Think views, colours, flavours and a hell of a lot of excitement for 23 nights, from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June, with more than 200+ events celebrating the essence of Sydney’s soul including its diversity, beauty, resilience, First Nations culture, and vibrant creative community. For more of what’s on and how to get involved, head to the House of Bombay website

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Tips and techniques for grilling in an Australian winter

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Posted: 21/05/2022

As we say goodbye to warm weather, pool parties, and queuing up for a sausage sizzle at summer BBQs, might we recommend thinking twice before packing away the grill for the winter. Though we try to avoid the outdoors during the colder months, the best comfort foods often come with that cosy, smokey flavour you can only ever get from grilling. So as the temperature begins to drop, now is the time to invest in a pellet grill – it’s essentially cooking with wood but at the flick of a switch. These handy tips and tricks for winter grilling may just get you reaching for your coat, alongside those much-loved warmer recipes you have filed away. Prep your menu Having a menu ready not only saves you time by preparing earlier, and having your ingredients ready to throw straight on the grill (less time in that cold air for you), but it also saves a lot of stress when it comes to cooking for a crowd. My recommendation in these colder months is to stick to simple dishes and do them really well. Lamb shanks with potato bake, or a smokey mac and cheese with whiskey. Make sure your grill is stocked full of pellets and ready to be turned on If you’re new to the grilling world, you may be surprised to hear that grease and oil actually can go bad over time. If your BBQ got a workout over the summer, I recommend taking some time prior to clean down the grill and… Read More

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What to do this Queen’s Jubilee at the National Gallery London

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Posted: 21/05/2022

The most incredible time in the history of the UK – well, one of the – is upon us; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee! And if you’re not heading to the Mall for the Trooping The Colour parade, or heading to any of the other celebrations around London and the UK, then maybe a visit to the National Gallery is on the cards. Here’s a taste of what’s on… Fit for a Queen: Symbols and Values of Sovereignty  An innovative virtual exhibition for everyone, anywhere to enjoy online, free. The wonders of digital will bring together a display of 28 National Gallery masterpieces – from Hans Holbein the Younger to Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Gossaert to Anthony van Dyck – curated by Susanna Avery-Quash. The display will explore images of female rulers from different epochs and countries as well as images that relate to some of the attributes most frequently associated with queenship in the past and present. Online visitors can navigate themselves around the virtual gallery, zooming in close to explore the 3D images of the diverse works of art on display. Click on the panel next to the picture to listen to an audio guide for each painting. Fit for a Queen: Symbolism and Values of Queenship will be live from Thursday 2 June 2022. Collections There will be a special Jubilee tour through the Gallery with wall labels, linked to Fit for a Queen: Symbolism and Values of Queenship.  It will also draw attention to important pictures Her Majesty has generously… Read More

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