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the last hope of earth
The Biden administration’s ‘Leaders’ Summit on Climate’ took place on 22-23 April 2021, with the virtual summit underscoring the urgency of stronger climate action. Reportedly, the summit was a key milestone on the road to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), to be held this November in Glasgow. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was […]
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sleeping beauty
It’s no secret there are many benefits to getting enough sleep. According to registered dietitian, Joe Leech in an article he wrote for healthline, if you want to enhance your health and wellbeing, getting enough sleep is “just as important as eating healthy and exercising”. Mr Leech provides 10 reasons why good sleep is important, […]
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learning the language of love
At work the other day we were talking about The 5 Love Languages. It stemmed from me excitedly anticipating a package I was expecting from J, which was due to be delivered to my unit that day. The package from J would be waiting for me at home and when I eagerly brought it up […]
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speak up
Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” Martin Luther King Jr. In a time when women all over the country are standing up and taking to the streets to march against injustice and bring […]
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supporting future women leaders
A new program launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) on Friday 9 April 2021, the AIS Athlete Accelerate Program, aims to support female professional athletes by increasing career pathway options so they can continue to progress their leadership skills in sport well beyond their athletic careers. The program will be available for up […]
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her strength and stay
By now the solemn news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has circulated around the globe with many, including, of course, the Royal Family, politicians, celebrities and everyday people expressing their sadness and condolences for the passing of His Royal Highness (HRH). I was Facetiming with J, when […]
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come fly with me … across the ditch
While some parts of the globe continue to battle various waves of the global Covid-19 pandemic – Italy and France both enduring ongoing lockdowns, and now DOHANEWS indicating the country may see lockdown measures imposed “similar to those experienced during the start of the pandemic last year” – Australia and New Zealand, largely due to […]
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a lesson in French
I’ve recently discovered an old French saying: “Ça doit faire mal pour être belle”, which translates to, “It’s got to hurt to be beautiful”. French style, from what I’ve recently learnt, is all about making something that takes effort – and that may hurt and be uncomfortable at times – look, well, completely effortless. Right. […]
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the modern diana
Reading an article in Elle Australia, the late Princess Diana, ‘The People’s Princess’, may have passed away more than 20 years ago, but her style and her legacy remain firmly in the limelight, particularly following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s controversial interview with Oprah and then the suspiciously-timely revelation about the Mother’s Day cards Prince […]
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beauty gets personal
Being a little late to the party – fashionably late some might say – I recently came across this brand when reading an article published in Elle Australia. Titled, ‘Popular Haircare Brand Function of Beauty Has Created a Skincare Collection’, I was instantly intrigued. A brand – ‘Function of Beauty’ – that formulates haircare and skincare […]
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women make oscars history
After the absolute dumpster fire of a year that was 2020 (looking at you, Rona!), awards season is back and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s one of my favourite times of the year – I have been known to take the day off from uni/work (whatever the case has been) to watch the Oscars […]
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when the poorest are hit the hardest
While we’re all consumed by the battle against Covid-19 many of us may not realise that there is another crisis happening at the moment. Many of us will know that the virus has caused a recession – we’ve all faced hardships over the last 12 months and the never-ending lines outside of Centrelink are hard […]
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the biggest food crisis in decades
It has been just over a year since Covid-19 was declared a global health emergency – a pandemic – and since then the world has grappled with this insidious virus and rushed to develop a vaccine that would put an end to this nightmare, restoring some semblance of normal. However, there is another crisis unfolding […]
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dear mafs, I’m breaking up with you …
It’s not easy for me to say this … Well, actually it is. MAFS, I’m breaking up with you. … It’s not you, it’s me. Well, actually it’s a little bit me, but mostly you. In a time when, as a community, we’re collectively outraged by the vile truths that are coming out of Australian […]
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the rise of the early birds
On the way home from work tonight, I was listening to a Mamamia Out Loud podcast, ‘The 5:30am Club’. In it, hosts, Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Claire Stephens discussed the topic of the ‘5:30 Club’. The premise behind the ‘5:30 Club’, they say, is people who get up “earlier and earlier every day, shunning […]
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‘casual never means careless’
Reading the February issue of Australian Vogue this morning, I came across an article by Alice Birrell, ‘Business or leisure’. In it, Ms Birrell takes a peek inside the post-pandemic wardrobe and what the experts predict we will be wearing as we begin to emerge from our home offices and head back to the office, […]
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for the love of running
I love to run. While I definitely to get weird glances and side-eye stares when I say running is the way I relax and decompress (Because: what? Exertion is relaxing?! The horror!), running is my go-to when I’m stressed, anxious, happy, energised, motivated, content, sad – it’s what I do and who I am. Well, […]
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baby joy for duke and duchess
With news that broke this morning (and spread faster than the breaking waters of a woman in labour), on Valentine’s Day 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (the Duke and Duchess of Sussex) “revealed they are expecting their second child”. Given my blog was inspired by the likes of ‘Tig’ it only seems fitting to […]
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a world in hunger crisis
World Vision Australia has released a sobering warning that the world is facing a famine so devastating it could tip 10 million children into starvation and is calling on the Australian Government to step up as a humanitarian leader in this crisis. For many around the world, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has “stoked a hunger […]
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the ‘i feel fine’ paradox
We say we’re fine, but are we really? Athletic apparel company, lululemon, has cemented its commitment to advocate for holistic wellbeing – through movement, mindfulness and connection – with the release of its first-ever Global Wellbeing Report, which is said to expose the paradox of people saying they feel fine. According to a statement released […]
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