Melbourne has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most multicultural cities, and its latest addition, Koreatown, further cements this reputation. The opening of this vibrant precinct marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing commitment to celebrating its diverse communities and fostering multicultural connections. Located in Healeys Lane, […]
Celebrities
For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs curated a public image of glamour, wealth, and success — a hip-hop mogul turned fashion icon, media tycoon, and master of reinvention. But in a starkly different portrait presented to jurors this week, prosecutors described Combs not as a cultural powerhouse but as a predator […]
From Buzzword to Movement Sustainable fashion isn’t just trending — it’s transforming the industry. What used to be a niche concern is now a full-blown movement, driven by consumers who want more than fast fashion’s cheap thrills and environmental hangover. Globally, the sustainable fashion market was worth USD $8.1 billion […]
As African culture experiences a global resurgence—spanning viral Afrobeats dance trends, traditional food challenges on social media, and a renewed interest in indigenous knowledge systems—South African designer Hlumelo Nyaluza is determined to ensure that luxury fashion is part of the movement. Through his avant-garde handbag label, he is blending centuries-old […]
Pope Francis’ journey from the streets of Flores, a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the Vatican, is a remarkable tale. Born in 1936, Jorge Bergoglio was raised in a middle-class family of Italian Catholic immigrants. Bergoglio defied his mother’s wish for him to become a medical doctor and chose instead to […]
The yellow carpet shimmered beneath strappy heels and glittering gowns at the Sydney Women’s International Film Festival (SWIFF) on Friday night — but beneath the glamour was a simmering frustration. For the fifth year in a row, women in film gathered at Moore Park not just to celebrate their work, […]
Teenagers glued to their phones may be doing more than just doomscrolling — they could be sabotaging their health, according to new research linking excessive social media use to poor dietary habits. A global study led by the University of Queensland has revealed that adolescents who frequently or compulsively use […]
Sydney Opera House was the stage for an explosive launch on Wednesday as Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) kicked off its hard-hitting Anti-Racism & The Arts campaign. The creative sector has long been criticised for its lack of racial diversity, but now, a powerful movement is demanding change. And it’s not […]
Social media influencers are pushing misleading medical tests to millions of followers, often omitting critical risks and exaggerating benefits, a University of Sydney-led study has found. The research, which analysed nearly 1000 posts on Instagram and TikTok, revealed that influencers were promoting controversial screening tests—such as full-body MRIs, genetic cancer […]
Sam Jones, the controversial American influencer at the centre of a firestorm after being filmed taking a wild baby wombat from its distressed mother in Australia, has broken her silence in a lengthy Instagram statement. However, her words have done little to quell the outrage, with critics accusing her of […]
