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The Paper Straw dilemma

In 2022 the New South Wales Government banned single-use plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls, and cutlery. A significant stand in the war

Drop the swagger

Some years ago (and one of the many reasons why I became a web designer), I was a small business owner who was taken advantage

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe

Movie Review: Blonde

‘Blonde’ is a powerful, yet disturbing exploration of the life of Marilyn Monroe. Driven by a charismatic, mesmerising performance by Ana de Armas (nominated for

King Richard movie scene

Movie review: King Richard

Starring Will Smith in the title role of Richard Williams, ‘King Richard’ is the story of the dedicated father and coach of Venus and Serena

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Welcome to facial rolling

Recently after a particularly amazing remedial massage, I noticed that I was entirely relaxed and stress-relieved – but only from the neck down. My jaw

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Life with dog

As a new dog parent of a gorgeous, West Highland White Terrier puppy (Fergus), I’ve been reading up on everything from behaviour training goals to

Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune

Movie Review: Dune

One of my current excitements is that with audiences flocking back to the cinema, it’s an early peak season with a smorgasbord of major film

Wakanda Warriors

Maneater

At the tender age of ten years old, I can still recall the hot shame on my face at hearing the Hall & Oates hit