A summer vacation to NYC in 2017 and a chance meeting with an Aussie stranger changed Kate McAuley’s life forever. Since then, the talented Australian photographer and visual artist, known for her edgy and evocative urban collages, has taken on a new challenge: capturing her life stories in a memoir, Hostile Environments: A Love Story.
If your alcohol consumption in 2025 set a new personal best and you’re exploring a sober or sober-curious path to better health, Dry January in New York City can be the perfect time to create a new routine with non-alcoholic drinks and alcohol-free social activities.
After leaving a legal career in Sydney to become a songwriter and performer, Greta Gertler Gold now adds composer and arranger for the new Picnic at Hanging Rock musical to her list of accomplishments. In the lead-up to the off-Broadway season December 2025/January 2026, Greta shares what led her to NYC and this extraordinary retelling of one of Australia’s most iconic bush tales.
When Chanel Contos posted a poll on Instagram in February 2021 asking Australian women to share their stories of sexual assault, she got thousands. What happened next transformed consent education in Australia and positioned Chanel as one of the country’s most influential advocates for change.
Sonja Johansson lives at the intersection of science and sustainable movement. Founder of the Smart Moves program, Sonja helps women maintain strength, mobility, and confidence as they age.
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