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Fashion - Trish Goff

Is a fashion model passed her use-by date at the age of 30? Sara Templeton grapples with the philosophical question of beauty while profiling Trish Goff, who has strutted for designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and was once accused of being 'too skinny'.

Health - Acupuncture: Pins and Needles

From Kate Moss, to Gwyneth Paltrow and even Oprah, it seems that celebrities are wanting to be stuck with needles these days. No, not the hypodermic kind. All of the stars mentioned above are, in fact, well known acupuncture patients.

Car Chic - Netting A Winner

This week in Car Chic, Olivia Richardson looks at how car companies try netting a winner with ambassadors. Pepsi had Britney, Vodafone had Beckham, and Kia has Nadal. There's also stories on an ultra-fuel-efficient car and of course a plethora of new competitions!

Relationships - Do Sex and Love Mix?

For the majority of women having sex is not equal to making love. The prevailing attitude in our society is: let there be sex at the end of the tunnel, I don’t care about the light! Yet, for most women, there is a profound difference between just having sex and making love. Allie Ochs explains.

Fashion & Beauty - No More Bad Hair Days

Beauty expert and make-up artist Cristina Masci reveals everything you need to know about avoiding the dreaded 'bad hair day'. Did you know that most shampoos have a lathering agent (sodium laureth sulfate) that is "incredibly drying and will leech moisture" from your hair?

Wine - Talking Wine : Volume 74

A vibrant leesy fulsome robust Chardonnay. Cashew oakiness along with tanginess along with loads of peach melon fruit, fresh figs and a well rounded creaminess to the palate. Classically varietal and delicious to boot. Are these the flavours for you?

Health - Migraines

In Australia the Centre for Applied Economic Research at the University of New South Wales put the cost of migraines at between $302 million and $721 million a year. This is apportioned to loss of productivity and medical costs.

Actor - Charlize Theron

Named after her father Charles, South Africa's most celebrated daughter started life on a farm with a passion for ballet dancing. The gorgeous Charlize is now one of the most respected actors and one of the most sought-after celebrities on the planet.

Car Chic - Hungry Driver Danger

A new study released by a car insurer "is sure to make even Kate Moss grab a burger" writes Juliet Potter. The latest study shows that 80% of women drive when hungry, even though many of the women surveyed admitted their hunger affects their concentration levels.

Beauty - Winter Health & Beauty

As make-up artist Cristina Masci explains, winter's frigid weather can wreak havoc with your skin: "Changing temperatures mean a change of routine, no matter which part of the world you live in. Knowing a little about how skin functions in the winter, and tweaking a few habits, can make all the difference".

Model - Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell seems almost like a prehistoric creature from the far flung reaches of the world of the fashion. She has been on the fashion radar for what seems like an eternity and this is no mean feat in a business that prides itself on the admiration of youthful looks.

Wine - Talking Wine : Volume 72

Glorious Traminer aromas – intense honeysuckle, musk, allspice and lemon invigorate the senses. Subtle rose petal and frangipani follow closely. Just luscious and uplifting with lush and fulsome mouth filling characters. Long and smooth with stone and tropical fruits on the finish. All this and more when we 'Talk Wine'.

Car Chic - The Sexiest Car

Thousands of Australian women have voted for the "Sexiest Car" and the winner is... A convertible! Would you believe the 'sexiest car' is also made in England? You'll find all the results, plus new competitions and other advice and news on Car Chic.

Model - Miranda Kerr

For years, Elle McPherson was the best export Australia had to offer when it came to top flite fashion models. Sure, she was 'the body' - but let's face it - she spoke with an accent that had been thrown into a blender. Thankfully, almost 20 years later, Australia has a new beauty!

Health - Yoga

Depending on who you ask, Yoga is either a healthy and cost effective way to purify the mind, body and spirit, or a useless stretching regime for hippies. But as Claire Bertolus explains, ever since the celebrity world embraced the practice everyone seems to want a piece of the action. The ancient Hindi practice is relatively easy to start, requires no equipment and any age group can do it.

Fashion & Beauty - Exfoliation: Skin Care

Beauty expert Cristina Masci gives us the low down on exfoliation, saying that by removing the top layer of dead skin cells, you can make your skin look smoother and less wrinkled. She also adds a few tips about how Brazilian women keep cellulite at bay.

Health - Reiki

In a Reiki session, the practitioner asks the recipient to lie down and relax. They then purport to act as a channel for energy, theoretically allowing "Reiki energy" to be channelled through the practitioner to wherever the patient is believed by them to require it, whether to heal joint soreness, lung problems or a range of other ailments. Alison Madison explores the popular alternative therapy.