Wednesday, 31 August 2011

The MOST liveable city in THE WORLD

Just 30 days until we fly to Melbourne and it has been officially voted #1 most liveable city in the world by Global Liveability Survey. 


"Mayor Robert Doyle said he was 'absolutely delighted' with the news. ''For the first time in a decade we are now officially ranked number one'."


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14716442

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Australia high on OECD Happy Index

Australia high on OECD Happy Index

75 per cent of Australians said they were satisfied with their lives, higher than the OECD average of 59 per cent.In the US, 70 per cent said they were satisfied, 68 per cent of Britons were happy enough while 77 per cent of New Zealanders said they were satisfied with how life was working out.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Fascinators

I had better start saving for my Melbourne Cup hair piece. Take a look at some of the photos on their website.

http://www.melbournecup.com/melbourne-cup-carnival/style-fashion-milliners.asp

I think the one in the photo would suit me!