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Bee Good

Wild Nectar Honey is a new range of cold extracted Australian honey, made from apiaries across the South Coast and Central NSW. Wild Nectar Honey is unpasteurised and unfiltered from hive to jar, giving it the unique mouth-watering flavours of the Aussie bush. As well as tasting great, raw and unfiltered Wild Nectar Honey contains many beneficial properties such as enzymes and antioxidants, making it one of the more sin-free ways to indulge. Now only one questions remains - do you dip, pour or squeeze?

RRP $7.50 - $22 wildnectarhoney.com.au

Live Music Is Back With Smirnoff Origins

In a series of one-night-only intimate gigs hosted along the eastern seaboard, the -Smirnoff Origins- event will pay homage to the crucial role that live music plays in helping emerging talent cut their teeth, build their fanbase and become fully fledged stars. Headlined by some of Australia’s biggest acts, the gigs will be anything but ordinary, taking over live music venues to provide a stage for exciting new artists that have been specially picked by the headliner to open the show. Crooked Colours are the next band to step up to the stage, returning to Brisbane’s much loved night club, The Brightside on March 9, 2023.

Get tickets at moshtix.com.au

A Pink Drink

Coffee With A Kick

Created in 2013 and now distributed across 12 countries, Jumping Goat offers two unique coffee infused liqueurs across Australia, including the Jumping Goat Coffee Infused Vodka Liqueur and the Jumping Goat Coffee Infused Whisky Liqueur. Jumping Goat Liqueurs start by using 100 percent organic, batch-roasted coffee beans from Papua New Guinea before being mixed with a blend of spices and either pure, redistilled NZ whey vodka or a premium blended whisky…the result?

Two handcrafted, high-quality coffeeliqueurs with vibrant and playful attitudes, just waiting to become your new late-night staple or essential cocktail ingredient.

Available at Dan Murphy’s Australia wide. RRP $55.99

We all know that returning to work post-Christmas can be a struggle, but the good autumn vibes can continue with this gorgeous new dry rosé gin by Maison Mirabeau. Unlike many of its sweet counterparts, Mirabeau Rosé Gin is a true gin with juniper being a dominant component. The delicate signature flavours come from traditional distillation with no need for sugary additions. Mirabeau has used grape spirit as its base and, combined with its award-winning Classic Provence Rosé as an element in the distillate. Botanical ingredients, precious to any Grasse Perfumer, add further aromatic layers and complexity. The result is a pale pink gin, with a unique style to set it apart and captivate increasing numbers of gin lovers worldwide, bringing a burst of Riviera aromas and sunshine.

RRP $79.99 available at BWS and Dan Murphy stores nationwide maisonmirabeau.com

A MUST LISTEN - THE CHILDREN IN THE PICTURES

Harrowing, often hard to listen to, challenging, frightening but ultimately educational and truly a warning, The Children in the Pictures podcast follows the Queensland Police investigation into notorious child exploitation website, ‘The Love Zone’ which hosted thousands of members around the world creating, uploading, and sharing videos and photographic material of unimaginable acts against children. Australian documentary-maker Akhim Dev follows Project Argos – and reveals the people they got, the people who got them, and how it all happened. This 8 part series is a powerful examination into how child abuse has become endemic online, and what we can all do to fight it. The final episode, Episode 8, is tailored to advice for parents from those fighting the crime of child sexual exploitation material. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Available on the LiSTNR app

A Good Night Sleep

Catch those zzz’s with the Eco. Modern Essentials Deep Sleep trio. A trio of sedative essential oils to help you create a nightly sleep ritual. Ease into relaxation at the end of your day by using these oils to promote a restful and serene atmosphere. Rotate the use of individual oils or be creative and blend them together.

RRP $45 ecomodernessentials.com.au

YO-CHI FROZEN YOGHURT

Australia’s fastest-growing frozen yogurt brand, Yo-Chi has just rolled out its Greekstyle yogurt tubs in Coles stores around the country. Available flavours include Chocolate, Natural and Wild Berry with a new range of deluxe flavours currently in development too! The Greek-style frozen yogurt is the perfect at-home dessert option can also be used as an ingredient for smoothies, acai bowls, and brekkie bowls. Now you can enjoy your Yo-Chi at home, at work or at the beach

RRP $9.50 available in Coles stores around the country

Silk Dreams

Enjoy a beautiful nights sleep with Nontre’s 100 percent Pure Silk Pillowcase. Soft and cooling to touch, Nontre Co’s 22-momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase prevents pillow wrinkles and messy bed hair whilst promoting a restful sleep. Featuring a concealed zip closure, the stylish pearl white pillowcase complements any bedding.

RRP $120

Ethical Undies

Created after a particularly nasty case of chafing, Step One undies for men and women, have now gone a step further by ensuring their very comfy undies are produced from sustainable materials in ethical factories paying fair wages. Made from certified organic bamboo that is breathable, anti-bacterial and great at wicking away sweat, Step One now sells a pair of underwear every eight seconds across Australia, the UK and now the US market.

RRP from $33 at stepone.life

The Fast 800 New Keto Protein Powder

The Fast 800 has launched its long-awaited new Keto Protein Powder on Australian shores. Made with Organic Pea Protein, the Keto Protein Powder is available in Vanilla & Chocolate flavour, offering a convenient, low-calorie protein booster, especially helpful for those intermittent fasting. Protein is an integral component of a healthy, moderately low-carb Mediterranean-style diet. Consuming protein aids weight-loss, keeps you feeling full, maintains and builds muscle tone and helps to provide a steady release of energy. This simple plantbased formula is low in salt, with no added sugar, artificial additives or preservatives. They can be used as a stand-alone protein shake or in a wide variety of recipes, is keto-friendly and suitable for vegans. The Protein Powder works in synergy with the company’s leading online programme and is designed to help everyday Australians live a healthier and happier lifestyle.

RRP $49.99 each 600g pack contains 20 servings. Available at thefast800.com

True Blue Beauty

Australians often look beyond our borders for the latest and greatest beauty trends and products but the reality is we have everything we need right here, at our fingertips. Jamee Parker, a long time beauty enthusiast, who has worked for top brands across Australia, is a big believer in Australian beauty, and so launched a-beauty in 2020 - an editorial and e-commerce site dedicated to celebrating the crème-de-la-crème of Australian beauty. One hundred percent ‘true-blue’ Australian owned and operated, a-beauty cherry picks and champions a selection of prime beauty products that incorporate quality ingredients (including native Australian plants) that provide tangible results.The platform features well-researched articles, expert interviews, and an edited selection of Australian beauty products that consumers can purchase directly from the e-store.

Visit abeauty.co for more

Byron Is A Gift

Built on a strong initiative of supporting local businesses, Zoe and Tony, owners of Byron Bay Gifts are motivated by the idea of giving back to their community and sharing the love of their chosen brands with the rest of Australia. Passionate about the environment, Byron Bay Gifts plant a tree with every gift box purchased and have planted over 100,000 trees to date. This initiative supports other communities around the world through Eden Reforestation.

Buying local helped many Northern Rivers businesses as they experienced a downturn during the pandemic. Byron Bay Gifts were able to support its stocked brands through these times by delivering hampers that include a range of gourmet snacks, natural beauty products, locally-made baby clothing and other unique items, around Australia. Byron Bay Gifts hampers are a beautiful way to spread love, whatever the occasion, whether that be to friends, family or colleagues. It’s time to give a gift with meaning.

Available from byronbaygifts.com.au

BATHING BEAUTy

Cold water therapy has been shown to support general health and well-being, soothe skin, and contract pores. The Cold Bath Co has produced a unique bath solution to be used in conjunction with cold water therapy. The solution combines two primary ingredients of Epsom Salts and Himalayan Pink Salt, which dissolve in cold water. Utilising Cold Bath Co’s unique, high-quality salt mix, you can now practice this technique from the comfort of your own home in a controlled environment, and start reaping the health benefits. For best results, cold baths should be incorporated into your weekly health routine.

RRP $39.95 coldbathco.com

A REAL K!CK

It’s time to ditch toxic energy for good with Remedy K!CK, the new clean energy drink taking on the energy drinks world. Remedy K!CK is the wiser energiser; an all natural energy drink that’s full of fruity flavour with no sugar. Providing a smoother, more enduring caffeine kick without the crash, jitters or guilt that comes from traditional sugar-laden energy drinks full of artificial nasties. Remedy K!CK follows a global trend towards cleaner energy options made without sugar or artificial additives. Remedy K!CK comes in three fun and fruity flavours, including blackberry, lemon lime and mango pineapple, perfect for everyday sipping.

Available in 7-Eleven stores nationwide. remedydrinks.com

RRP $4

HAPPY HIBISCUS - KitchenAid COLOUR OF THE YEAR

KitchenAid have released their colour of the year - hibiscus! A vivid fuchsia with a matte finish, the colour of the year is inspired by the captivating beauty of the Hibiscus flower in a verdant garden. Hibiscus is the vibrant beauty of nature, crafted for your countertop, it exemplifies the creative exchanges that we see between makers across the world, everyday, around their collective passion for experimentation in the kitchen.

Hibiscus is available now in KitchenAid’s small appliances, including the Artisan Stand Mixer RRP $999 and K400 Blender RRP $449 Available at major retailers across Australia and New Zealand. kitchenaid.com.au

ALL IN THE EYE’S

If you remember pleated sports skirts from your school days, then you are well overdue for an eye cream. We are loving the new Quinoa Lift and Hydrate Eye Cream from Ginger&Me. Unlike regular facial moisturisers, eye creams are developed specifically for the skin around your eyes. They’re thin and lightweight, preventing your skin from feeling clogged or greasy. Start and finish your day with this Ginger&Me lightweight cream that visibly lifts, firms, tightens and hydrates the skin.

RRP $39.60 available in gingerandme.com

Good News For Coeliac Sufferers

Champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus is getting behind GluteGuard - a new product that helps coeliac sufferers manage accidental gluten consumption. A tablet taken before meals when it’s not possible to be sure about gluten contamination, GluteGuard is the only clinically proven product formulated with Caricain, an innovative naturally derived enzyme with the ability to breakdown harmful gluten peptides before they interact with the stomach. Ariarne is passionate about the benefits of the product having followed a strict gluten-free diet herself since a medical diagnosis in 2017 and used the product while competing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

RRP $12.95 gluteguard.com.au

Reset Your Mindset

Use the Mindset Collection to elevate your perceptions

- The Mindset Collection is a premium collection of essential oil blends curated with intention. Connect to the story each essential oil blend represents and supports, as well as its aligned charity, and take this positive attribute within the blend name with you throughout the day. Choose whatever you need more of in your life from your Mindset Collection; courage, strength, empowerment, nurture, rise or optimism and embody the essence of it throughout the day.

RRP $90 ecomodernessentials.com.au

ROVER’S REWARDS

Treat your furry friend with Mayver’s pup friendly peanut butter from their new range - Rover’s Reward. Made especially for fur babies, Mayver’s Rover’s Reward peanut butter is completely xylitol free. Xylitol is an additive often found in other commercial peanut butters and can be highly toxic to dog’s. Rover’s Reward peanut butter is also free from added oils, sugars and chemicals of any kind making it a nutritious and 100 percent natural peanut butter treat safe for your family pet. It even has added turmeric and collagen peptides for a boost of doggy-goodness.

Find it in your local Woolworths, Australia-wide RRP $7.50 mayvers.com.au

Plus Fitness Gets A Facelift

With the aim to revive motivation for improved health and fitness, Plus Fitness has reinvented itself and created a fresh new space where clients can reach their goals. The global fitness brand has implemented vibrant blue elements with clean, soft sandstone and grey interiors that portray an edgy and exciting environment. Clubs now feature modern, sophisticated and luxurious amenities, all while offering the best affordable gym on the market. Contemporary facilities feature a smooth transition between cardio and weight zones to enable effortless workouts, as well as luxurious bathrooms with modern amenities. Illuminated by inspiring lighting fixtures, Plus Fitness offers the perfect setting for achieving a range of fitness goals.

Plusfitness.com.au. Membership starts at just $10 per week for the first month.

A Must Drink

Brisbane-based drinks company, Mandatory Spirit Co. has announced an exciting new Australian first product - spirits in a box! Not only providing Aussies with delicious beverages, Mandatory Spirit Co. are leading the way in sustainability by introducing the use of Bag-in-Box (BIB) packaging, reducing their carbon footprint by eigh times less than using glass bottles and creating a more eco-friendly beverage.

The new Mandatory Spirit Co. spirits range is sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan, and has been designed to cater especially for Aussies. Their new booze in a box features two types of premium spirits - gin (with juniper, lemon myrtle and sweet juicy notes of orange and coriander) and vodka (super smooth with a hint of burnt caramel). The Mandatory Spirit Co. spirits range comes packaged in 1.5L minimalistic yet stylish boxes along with a coloured pourer, all made using 100 percent recyclable materials.

RRP $84.95 available now at BWS and Dan Murphy’s or online mandatoryspiritco.com.au

Aromatherapy On The Go

We are loving the new Cordless Travel Diffuser from ECO. Modern Essentialsenjoy your favourite essential oils while on the go. With a simplistic and sleek design, the Cordless Travel Diffuser makes taking aromatherapy with you simple. Whether it’s for easy mobility around the home, travelling in the car, camping or keeping in your handbag, this rechargeable diffuser is a must-have.

RRP $99 ecomodernessentials.com.au

Quest Snacks To Fuel Your Fitness Goals

You’ve kickstarted the New Year with a solid training routine, you’re creating a habit, you’re feeling stronger and, for the first time, you’re enjoying the 6am club. The only thing you’re forgetting is that pump without protein is like a gym without weights. Understanding the importance of getting the right amount of protein in your diet is the key to success. Quest Nutrition has made this easy with their new range of protein snacks in a wide range of varieties and flavours. We are loving the peanut butter cups for a sweet afternoon pick-me up. Quest also offers cookies, chips and bars.

RRP $44 - $54 available at questnutrition.com.au

Beauty From Within

OPTY.NC’s original hero product, the Ultimate Skin Food Elixir has undergone an evolution with an outcome of four new innovative products. Using their experience of creating an all-in-one gut and skin health formula made from pure, potent, and proven ingredients, OPTY. NC is ready to disrupt the “beauty from within” category with their new Foundation Range that is tailored to life stages and age-specific concerns. The new Foundation Range consists of four Skin and Gut Wellness Elixirs that incorporate the most loved elements of their original award-winning Ultimate – while still focusing on skin health, protection and hydration, plus gut, hair and nail health, whilst also addressing specific needs for life stages across the immune, nervous systems, and cellular and metabolic health.

RRP from $75 available at opty.nc

With the support of our wonderful staff we research, source, select and deliver the finest fresh food and quality ingredients every day from local and international food producers, whether they be heritage and organic growers, artisan butcher and bakers, seasonal specialists, gourmet importers or culinary craftspeople. We don’t just do this to meet our own high standards; we do this to meet yours as well. Quality, freshness and inspired ideas are all standard expectations at The Standard Market Company.