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Australia’s Next Top Model will launch a national audition tour beginning Thursday July 31 signalling the start of production on the ninth season of the modelling reality competition. The first audition event will see host Jennifer Hawkins return to her hometown of Newcastle in New South Wales to begin the search for contestants for the […]

C3 Presents and Red Bull Media House will co-produce the exclusive global Lollapalooza Livestream for the iconic festival which will air live on Red Bull TV August 1-3, 2014.  Accessible via the web atwww.redbull.tv and its Android and iOS applications, Red Bull TV is also available as a pre-installed channel on Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV […]

Get ready! Australia’s premier pop princess Kylie Minogue is jumping off your TV screens and on to a major arena stage near you. Kylie said; “I’ve absolutely loved being back in Australia and now I’m even more excited to announce the dates for my Australian Kiss Me Once Tour 2015.  Bringing my show back home […]

The Fragrance Foundation Awards honored the industry’s creative achievements of 2014 on Monday evening at Lincoln Center in New York City. Emmy-Award winning comedian Dana Carvey hosted the event in an irreverent and humorous fashion, and Carine Roitfeld, Editor in Chief of CR Fashion Book, and model Coco Rocha served as co-chairs. On a musical […]

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Today the search for the Katz Ultimate look 2014 is officially underway with our launch of the  first makeover. Diede received a full makeover as we gear up for the first heat of the competition to be held July 19 at the Baby Grande, Oasis shopping Center , Broadbeach […]

Those with a passion for fashion flocked to the second annual QT Fashion Week and Awards on the Gold Coast last month, to witness some of Australia’s biggest established and upcoming designers showcasing their newest collections to the ‘Who’s Who’ of style. With the title of Best Established Designer, Best Up and Coming Designer and […]

So you have perfected the art of the selfie? Well it is time to put all that hard work and coordination to good use. Katz Model Management on the Gold Coast has once again kicked off their KATZ Ultimate Look Campaign in search of some fresh faced beauties. Do you have what it takes? Katz […]

What an amazing week for Coldplay fans in Australia, with the band touching down in Sydney to film their latest video for a sky full of stars and a handful of small shows.

has been crowned Miss Universe Australia 2013 narrowly edging out 30 of the nation’s  most beautiful women who took to the stage in swimwear and evening gowns  In front of a crowd in the hundreds in the Melbourne Sofitel’s Grand Ballroom  before the  judges declared a winner. It was the crown that changed Jennifer Hawkins’ life, […]

The runway was lit, the music was playing, the models were walking and the cameras were flashing – this was the QTFWA Shopping Day Out. Held in the QT Hotel ballroom, the QT Fashion Day Out offered the ultimate shopping experience, with sample, sale and new season pieces on display from a variety of incredibly […]

A cocktail garden party under the stars was the perfect setting to kick off the first show in QT Fashion Week and Awards last night. Coloured lantens, fairy lights and guests decked in the latest styles were in abundance at the Up and Coming Swimwear designers fashion show. Long legs sauntered down the grass-covered catwalk […]

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Youth Off The Streets, Father Chris Riley, identifies a series of fundamental changes that he believes, if implemented, will help modernise the Catholic Church.

Excited shoppers flocked to Sydney’s iconic Broadway Shopping Centre today to catch a glimpse of this season’s hottest looks and trends in Australia’s first moving catwalk. Twenty of the country’s freshest faces hit the Centre’s 3rd floor escalators, which acted as a bespoke moving catwalk. The 60 metre escalators were transformed as the models showcased […]

It is that time of year again when the Gold Coast sparkles; not with the summer sun and surf, but with the latest up and coming labels and their designs.  Fashion stakes are set to run high as the party is almost ready to begin.  You’ll need to have your most fashionable outfit planned, because […]

Heading into the cooler months, we are swapping our short skirts and shorts for pants and jeans.. Sometimes for me it can feel a bit ‘daggy’ to always wear pants to events

Tim Cahill has not only scored the most goals by any Australian in the World Cup but has recently relocated from London to New York City to enter a new chapter of his career.

My Chat with Tina began somewhat differently to how I thought it would. “Hello my darling, how are you? Sweetheart I just have one little thing to finish up, I’ll be two minutes honey…” Wait, hold on

Discover the inspiring journey of Thessy & Yiota, the creative minds behind Aussie brand Sabo Skirt. Get exclusive insights and advice on building a successful fashion house like theirs

While traditionally viewed as an energy intensive industry, individuals within the Australian fashion and beauty industry are re-evaluating their operations in an effort to make their contribution to the industry more sustainable. Undress Runways is home to Australia’s biggest sustainable fashion event and has over the years evolved to feature both established and sustainable designers […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….?  It might sound cliche, but my mother and grandma inspire me the most. They are truly the backbone of our family and are testament to hard working women who love […]

It’s almost that time of year again when The Sofitel Melbourne on Collins will hold the national finals of Miss Universe Australia. Today we chat with some of the QLD beauties who are in the middle their preparations for the Pageant with a combination of beauty regimes, public speaking, health and fitness amongst the items […]

Rock duo Joel and Benji Madden have announced the formation of a new band, The Madden Brothers, and details of their upcoming debut album.

Today we chat with Nicola Spicer of Zingiber in our Designers Corner section giving you an insight into the workings of the Label. Who is Zingiber….? “Untamed. Wild. – She is Zingiber” This unique swimwear line has a collection of vibrant, globally-inspired prints that are exclusively designed in house. Zingiber brings the world to your […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Thankyou very much. My name is Tegan Martin, I am 21 years old and from the city of Newcastle. I am a passionate health advocate, exercise fanatic and keen cook. I have modelled overseas in […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Thank You ! My name is Natalie Roser. I am a positive, easy-going, Aussie girl who grew up on Newcastle’s beaches in NSW. When I was younger you could almost always find me with sand […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most? I am not inspired by a particular person, but I am inspired by a type of person who achieves their goals out of hard work and determination, and strives to be […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….??? Definitely my parents! They can do it all, and with a smile on their faces What do you do for a living ….? I’m a full time student, I’m doing […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….? My dad is my inspiration. In recent years he has survived cancer, a major car accident and three heart attacks. He inspires me to be strong, to love life and […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….? I would have to say my mum is the most inspiring woman I know. She is an influential figure in my life and is always there to support me no […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….? I find the most inspirational people are everyday people who do extraordinary things such as Fiona Stanley who has dedicated her life to helping others. She was the 2003 Australian of […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….? Angelina Jolie! She has the perfect balance between family, her successful career and charity work, a great example of the modern day woman. What do you do for a living […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Who inspires you most ….? My mum. Her strength and courage in being a single parent raising 3 children has really inspired me to always aim as high as I can in setting goals for […]

Courtney let’s start by finding out a little more about you! I have lived in Queensland my whole life between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and I am a big family girl, my Mum, Dad and younger brother really are my best friends. I can be a little bit of a contradiction, on one hand […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! Thank you! I am a Sydney girl. I have lived and worked in New York, London, Milan, Auckland and Indonesia but love nothing more than coming back home to beautiful Sydney. I have a keen […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition tell us a little about yourself …! THANK YOU! Very much! My name is Briden Starr. I’m a Sydney girl born and bred! I’m also a Youth ambassador for “Stop Youth Suicide” and the Daily Telegraphs “Stop The Trolls” campaign against online […]

Today we chat with Andrew Davies & Tim Vize of Chess Club Collective in our Designers Corner section giving you an insight into the workings of the Label. Who is Chess Club Collective? Chess Club Collective is a clothing, events and lifestyle brand that uses the foundations of chess to provide the base for the brand. When and what led […]

It is that time of the year again and you bet we fashionista’s are shaking in our designer boots just itching to get into it. The second QT Fashion Week and Awards is right on our front door step for another stylish and fabulous year and no one is more excited than the models, the makeup […]

When Lio reopens its doors to Ibiza’s glitterati this summer, it will do so welcoming the return of Jean Claude Ades’ BeCrazy! parties. Although Jean Claude took to the Ushuaia Tower for an amazing summer season in 2013, this year the prospect of returning to Lio to rekindle the special unique atmosphere of his epic 2012 residency was too hard to […]

Congratulations on making it so far in the coveted Miss Universe Australia competition. Tell us a little about yourself: Thank you! I feel very lucky to be a part of Miss Universe Australia this year. I grew up on a farm in Mullumbimby, NSW, just outside of Byron Bay. During school, I loved studying and […]

Today we chat with Jock Fairweather of Jock Fairweather Shoes in our Designers Corner section giving you an insight into the workings of the Label. When and what led you to the realisation you wanted to start designing …? As you may have seen on my Instagram/ Facebook page, I posted the earliest drawing I […]

When did you realise that you wanted to start designing?It definitely runs in the family. My mum and aunt have a sewing background. I think it was meant to be from the day I decided to engrave my initials into my mum’s sewing machine with a needle at the age of 9. We still have […]

GCMAG is celebrating its sixth anniversary and 21st issue release, and what better way to do it, than in style.

Tell us a bit about the Your Shot Competiton Your Shot launched in 2010, and the idea came about when I realised that there were thousands of young people out there who had the desire to become DJ’s, but had no idea how to do it. On top of this, many had no prior experience, […]

So to start of the interview who is Lucid Label ..? Launched in August 2012 by Joyce Li, former ex head designers at Nicola Finetti, LUCID is an up and coming Ready to wear designer label located in Arcade 3, 281 Clarence Sydney NSW, with online e-boutique and stocked in selected boutiques both nationally and […]

It was a sea of sparkles and an array of gorgeous women at the Miss Universe state finals on Thursday. The high tea event was held at The Grand Chancellor Hotel Surfers Paradise  for all the friends, family and judges of the Miss Universe Finalists. Guests mingled and enjoyed scones, sandwiches and champagne before the […]

Could you please tell us a bit about yourself? I’m 20 years old from the Gold Coast, I am a part time fashion model signed with Viviens model management in Australia and Vision models in Los Angeles in the USA. Where do you call home when you aren’t travelling? I was born and raised on […]

Congratulations on making it this far in the Miss Universe Australia competition!  Could you please tell us a bit about yourself?  Where do you call home when you aren’t travelling?  I grew up in central west Queensland. My parents owned 100,000 acres near Longreach. I went to boarding school in Brisbane and currently Ray White Annerley’s senior property […]

Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where do you call home when you aren’t traveling? I am a Gold Coast girl! I love our city, and our state! I enjoy the beach, water sports such as jet skiing, and baking on rainy days. I have a passion for health and fitness along with […]

Congratulations on making it this far in the Miss Universe Australia competition!  Could you please tell us a bit about yourself?  Where do you call home when you aren’t travelling? Thank you! I study accounting and business law, but love to educate myself in a variety of areas, and I tend to use my ‘spare’ […]

We were recently lucky enough to score a date with the leading lady of Australian theatre, Gretel Scarlett

The National Gallery of Victoria has announced the arrival of Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibition to satisfy the needs of any fashion fanatic

From modest beginnings he began mixing beats in his mum’s basement, copping criticism for not having found a ‘real job’. Fast forward a short time later and Mike Posner now spends his time

HELENA is a UK born, Australian bread and now Los Angeles based DJ and electronic producer. We sat down with HELENA to find out about her amazing journey

It is safe to say that 2013 didn’t turn out anything like Olivia Wells had planned. Beginning the year as a medicine student at Monash University, she applied to the Miss Universe Australia pageant on a whim

As I sat on one of the white wooden seats placed under a huge, breezy tent, a mere speck amongst a sea of spectators, my eyes wandered admiringly across the catwalk, the women, and the dresses. Having never been to such an event before, I was dumbstruck by the sheer speed and excitement of it […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

GCMAG and our amazing team were out in full force yesterday as we shot the cover for the sixth anniversary  and 21st issue  of this  internationally growing magazine. With a lot of hairspray, a few strokes of the makeup brush and a hit of coffee the day was off to a fantastic start at QT […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Paula Vallero one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Starting off with the basics who what and […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Nina one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  in April Starting off with the basics who what and where inspires you most? […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Madison one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Well starting off with the basics who what and […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Violet one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  in April. Starting off with the basics who what and where inspires you most..? […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Shontina one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  in April. Starting off with the basics who what and where inspires you most..?  […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Courtney Taylor one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Starting off with the basics who what and […]