Glenglassaugh whisky and oyster tasting

Immerse yourself in whisky and oysters

When an old coastal highland distillery wanted to relaunch in Australia, it went for a full “immersive” experience. In case you didn’t know, whisky and oysters are a thing. So when an old distillery by the North Sea wanted to relaunch its single malts in Australia, what better way than to get aficionados into waders […]

You can now rent Gwyneth Paltrow’s house on Airbnb—Here are other famous homes you can spend a night in

Gwyneth Paltrow this week announced she’ll open her (guest) home to visitors who wish to stay in the one-bedroom house in Montecito nestled behind her mansion—complete with the offer of a “fantastic, cozy dinner” and a bathroom stocked with products from her lifestyle brand Goop—adding to a roster of famous real estate offerings that come […]

Are airlines pulling first class too soon as luxury bookings boom?

While tough economic conditions have led to a reduction in the number of economy seats booked for business travel, first and business class flights bookings are on the rise. The question is have the growing number of airlines that have dumped their first class seats acted prematurely? The data by Flight Centre subsidiary, Corporate Traveller, […]

Tracks from ‘Barbie’ are soaring on the Spotify charts. Here’s other top movie songs from the past 20 years

Fans of Barbie aren’t just turning to the silver screen for their daily dose of Barbieland—they’re also streaming the movie’s original tracks to the tune of hundreds of millions of plays since Barbie The Album first hit streaming services last week, becoming the latest popular songs from movies to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart. […]

Meet the hottest name transforming Brisbane’s bar and dining scene

With seven venues, and three more coming this year, Potentia Solutions Leisure is bringing global hospitality to Australia’s fastest-changing city.   If there were awards for Brisbane’s most formidable ambassador, Ross Ledingham would have a cabinet full of trophies. If you don’t know him by name, his bold and exciting vision of hospitality ensures that you […]

Your ultimate mid-year luxury gift guide

From drinks, to luxury accessories to the perfect getaway: Forbes Australia has compiled the ultra-luxe gift guide for those looking to spoil others – or themselves – this winter. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum: $110 Fortify your skin this winter with the Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. This daily-use serum is ideal for […]

Barossa fine wine auction raises almost $300k for mental health

Some of South Australia’s premium wines from the likes of Penfolds, Henschke, and Rockford have been sold at auction to raise $294,000 for mental health services. The evening event, held at Crown Sydney, featured a range of Barossa’s wines, including offerings from the storied cellars of Penfolds, Henschke, and Rockford. The auction, hosted by MasterChef […]

Revealed: World’s best cabernet sauvignon – and it’s an Aussie drop

Riddoch Coonawarra’s Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has taken out the top gong at the International Wine Challenge – and it hits shelves from June 29. Australian winery Riddoch Coonawarra, located near the South Australian-Victorian border, has had its Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, named the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon. It won both the Australian and the […]