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Australia: The World's Misunderstood Teenager

Australia: The World’s Misunderstood Teenager

To Europeans, Australia is very, very far away and very well known for kangaroos, Paul Hogan and sharks. When Olivia Hambrett was posed the question, 'Are Australians patriotic?' she realised that perhaps no one really gets Australia - including Australians.
She Came For The Adventure And Stayed For Love

She Came For The Adventure And Stayed For Love

When relationships cross countries, they take some adjusting. As Olivia Hambrett stares down the barrel of staying in Germany far longer than she had planned, she realises just how much she misses the familiar warmth, vast space and extraordinary colour of her home, Australia.

Australia’s Live Export Shame – And What You Can Do

Olivia Hambrett is terrifically sad at the brutal end being delivered to so many of Australia's sheep and cattle - it's not right, it's not just, it is enabled by our country and it MUST STOP.

Selling Down Under

Australia's tourism industry appears to be in something of a crisis. And our issue of selling ourselves to the world seems to rest in several unfortunate facts. Olivia Hambrett reports. Read more

Sasy n Savy

Olivia Hambrett reviews two products from the Sasy n Savy range, that are akin to sticking your head in the ocean - which is a very, very good thing for this beauty reviewer. Read more

Yuva

Olivia Hambrett reviews a couple of Yuva products and loves the nourishing and natural qualities of this all-Australian range. Read more

Urban Rituelle Fragrances

Olivia Hambrett knows her fragrance. Which is why this budget-friendly perfume collection is right on the money - and the nose. Read more

EVO

Olivia Hambrett reviews a couple of products destined to keep you squeaky clean from the Evo range, whose simple mantra is 'saving ordinary humans from themselves'. Read more

Che Skincare

Olivia Hambrett reviews Che - an Australian clinical skincare range that means business. Read more

Grown

Olivia Hambrett reviews Grown - a range for true nature lovers from a company that focuses on what is Grown, not made. Read more

Face of Australia

Olivia Hambrett reviews some basic products from the Face of Australia range that largely deliver on the promise of affordable beauty. Read more

The Purist Company

Olivia Hambrett reviews some super players in The Purist Company's natural and effective range. Read more