12 unforgettable experiences to spoil mum this Mother’s Day

Forget the flowers. These are the best experience gifts for the mum who values memories over things, already has everything, or simply deserves a moment to herself. Maggie Beer’s Table for All – The Louise, Barossa Valley: $POA For the mum who believes the best conversations happen around a table. This three-day Barossa retreat pairs […]

The 10 most desirable luxury second-home locations, per Global Citizen Solutions

Thinking of buying a second home in an ideal vacation spot? A new index highlights the ten global hotspots based upon lifestyle factors, accessibility and the property market itself. Global Citizen Solutions, a residency and citizenship planning advisory firm, recently constructed an index to take a look at the most desirable second-home locations for high-net-worth individuals to […]

U.S. hotels say World Cup is ‘non-event’ so far

FIFA hyped the World Cup as an economic juggernaut for the U.S. – but with five weeks until the tournament kicks off, the hotel industry says advanced bookings in some host cities are on par or lagging any ordinary summer. Key Facts Hotel industry lowers its World Cup expectations While the U.S. is expected to […]

The Aussie avalanche at the $140k a plate Met Gala

Fashion’s night of nights was co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, and attended by Margot Robbie, Naomi Watts, Hugh Jackman, Troye Sivan, and Miranda Kerr. With a ticket price of $140,000, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual ‘Costume Institute Ball‘ is more than just the most extravagant and coveted invitation on the fashion calendar. The Met Gala, […]

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2026

20 Mother’s Day gifts she won’t be returning

For the mum who has always known what she likes, we have curated a selection of gifts that won’t require a receipt. Hermès silks, Cartier gold, a candle from a Glasshouse Fragrances – there’s something for every mum. Happy shopping. Polo ID Suede and Leather Small Shoulder Bag: $1,059 Relaxed but refined, the Polo Ralph […]

Five Australian menswear brands to upgrade your wardrobe

From an avant-garde firm known for its footwear collabs to brands that cut garments in the spirit of ‘slow food’, these homegrown designers are making the case for advance(d) Australia flair. Since the beginning of the 2020s, it has become apparent that Australian fashion is well on its way to becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry. Overseas, […]

Three Australian beaches named among world’s 50 best for 2026

Move over Bondi and Byron. The latest ranking of the world’s 50 best beaches has been released, and while one WA Beach has made the podium, the country’s most famous stretches of sand are absent from the list. Australia has long traded on the strength of our coastline, but a new global ranking suggests the […]

Patek Philippe embraces colour, gems, icons at Watches and Wonders 2026

Patek Philippe proved at Watches and Wonders 2026 that there is much more to the brand than the Nautilus. Patek Philippe thrilled collectors with four 150th-anniversary limited editions of its most famous model, the Nautilus, at Watches and Wonders 2026, but it also proved once again that there is much more to Patek Philippe than […]