Introduction If you listen to the news, it's easy to get the impression that Australia is home to a bunch of people who don't do anything innovative and are all focused on drinking beer and eating burgers. In reality, though, there are many Australians doing interesting things that are changing the world around us. I've compiled a list of 10 such individuals—some well known, some not so much—who prove that Australia is an innovative place after all. Helen Milroy Helen Milroy is a professor of gender and cultural studies at the University of Sydney. She has published many books, including "The Politics of Transnational Feminist Practices" (1999), "The Sexual State" (2003) and "Sexing the State" (2007)....
Introduction Australia is a land of opportunity, with plenty of jobs to be had and high wages. From the world's most expensive city to one of its cheapest, here are the 10 best-paid roles in the country. 1. Anaesthetists Anaesthetists are the highest paid medical professionals in Australia. The average salary for an anaesthetist is $332,000. A career as an anaesthetist requires a medical degree and at least 5 years of postgraduate training, making it one of the most demanding and stressful jobs out there. As well as educating students on how to perform operations safely, they also help doctors prepare for surgeries by ensuring that all necessary equipment is available before the procedure starts. This can include monitoring patients'...
Introduction There is no doubt that skincare is one of the most important parts of your beauty routine. It’s a way to take care of your skin, keep it healthy and clear, and look younger on the outside as well as on the inside! But no matter how much you know about skincare and how much time you spend researching it online or in-person, there will always be something new that you learn. No matter what kind of products you use — whether they’re prescription medications or over-the-counter products — there are some common mistakes people make when taking care of their skin. Let's take a look at these common mistakes so that before we dive into how to avoid...
Introduction Down under, we have a gin-soaked history. In fact, Australia is famous for its gin-soaked history. Aussie gins have long been known for their complexity and ability to balance fruity and herbal notes. These days, the country is home to some of the best small batch distillers in the world—and we're not just talking about your average boutique Australian company like Fentiman's or Sipsmiths here: We're talking about small outfits such as Archie Rose Distillery (NSW), Husk Distilleries Ltd (Qld), Four Pillars Distilling Co (Vic), Poor Toms Gin Co (NSW), Applewood Distillery (SA) and more! Archie Rose, NSW Archie Rose Distilling Company is the first gin distillery in Australia. It was established in 2009 by entrepreneur and former musician,...
Introduction Camping can be a very relaxing experience. It's also very comfortable to sit in chairs when you're at home, but it's even more so when you're out in nature. When you're camping, however, there are some things that make it even better. For example, if your chair is comfortable enough for any other time but not as much so when sitting for long periods of time (like during a meal), then something isn't quite right with its design or materials used during production process. But don't worry! You don't have to go through all this hassle just because something isn't perfect or worth buying at full price from its manufacturer (even though we know how much they charge for...
