Striking images of unforgettable events from the turbulent noughties… There probably have been more turbulent decades in the history of the world, but none has been so well-documented. As social media came to the fore (with the likes of MySpace, Facebook and now Twitter leading the charge), everything...

Everyone at A Pampered Life would just like to wish all our readers a very happy and prosperous new year. Here’s hoping that 2010 is everything you want it to be. Of course, at this time of year, it’s traditional to make resolutions for the year ahead. You know the sort of thing: lose weight, quit...

Only two months to go until we get to celebrate yet again the end of an old and the dawning of a new year. And Sydney is definitely an awesome place to be to see the New Year in! So you better start thinking about what to do to see in the New Year and score some tickets for some great events or parties!...

It’s summer time and the living is easy! After months of rain and chills, throw off your jumper and get ready to welcome in the summer sun! From fashion, shows, recipes and parties we will help you welcome in the summer breeze stress free and with some flare! Summer Style: This season it’s...

Verity Gray reveals the hidden role women have played in making horse-racing a multi-billion-dollar industry The Melbourne Cup may have already been run for this year, but ‘the sport of kings’ is still attracting thousands of race-goers, many of them women, to meets all over the country. Getting...

Siao-Sun Hoon gives you the essential guide to surviving the musical festival experience Here’s a prediction for you. This weekend, there’ll be a music festival somewhere in Australia. There’ll also be one next weekend… and the one after that… and, yes, the one after that, too. Sun,...

Get your glow sticks out to for Stereosonic, one of the many festivals that are going on around Australia this summer! On the 28th of November Moore Park, Sydney will be taken over by dance lovers around the country. Hardware and Onelove are promoting the event which is taking place in Sydney, Melbourne,...

Large parts of the Italian elite arrived to the Venice Film Festival in their vaporetti to mark their presence at the premiere of Giuseppe Tornatores ‘Baaria’. And although Silvio Berlusconi was missing, his son went up and down the red carpet and mingled with the other celebrities at the classic...

This September, ACP magazines are showcasing the glamorous world of fashion and beauty every day for the entire month. 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty has a calendar of exciting in store shopping events, hundreds of competitions and exclusive offers, as well as fashion and beauty workshops, news and tips...

“Possible Worlds” is the name of Sydney’s 4th Canadian Film Festival, starting Tuesday the 20th of August up till Wednesday the 26th. The festival is a place where the Australian and Canadian film industries meet, as a week-long showcase for the best new films, features, shorts & documentaries,...

Winter may seem like the perfect excuse to go into hibernation but life is a lot more enjoyable when humans, as opposed to DVD boxed sets, are your main source of company during the colder months. Being sociable won’t cost you a fortune either. There are plenty of interesting purse-friendly activities...

Wake up this 19th July and smell the sweet aroma in one of Sydney’s most historic suburbs- the Rocks. The Rocks Aroma festival is coming once again to bring the best coffee, tea, sweets, and spices to Sydney. This yearly outdoor festival offers aromas and treats to warm you on a chilly winter’s day....

Winter is upon us, and while it’s likely you’ve been putting on slippers and a a cozy dressing gown every morning for the past few weeks, now is the time to embrace the chilly weather and experience winter in a different way. If you’re looking for something new, interesting and magical...

We are always seeking ways to expand our cultural tastes, rather it through food, music or art or other forms. But how about getting your cultural fix through lights? Currently going on and until June 14, downtown Sydney goes from a bustling metropolitan by day to a jaw-dropping light show and music...

There is something really special about being able to make your own clothes.  Granted, I have never knitted anything too extravagant, but even hand knitting a scarf  is pretty exciting, especially when you receive compliments on it.  When I was in high school, we were forced to knit a scarf in my...

Unlike most religious or significant holidays, Easter and Christmas to name a few, Anzac Day hasn’t been lost to commercial gimmicks but may have merely been forgotten. Most people get excited at the thought of Anzac day because it’s a public holiday. Like the Queen’s birthday or Boxing Day, Anzac...