Capricorn personality traits, explained

You are made of strong substances; the Earth, Saturn and Cardinal energy. Cardinal is an energy that self-activates, it has energy that wants to be utilised and to get things happening. In Earth, it suggests that you can make things happen out in the world and with your ruler being Saturn, this energy points to self-mastery over your lifetime, utilising Saturn’s traits of structure, discipline, authority. That self-mastery is learnt through your roles out in the world, your responsibilities and duties.

As the Mountain Goat you have come here to ascend to new heights. It is important for your sign to have direction, be they yearly goals or the vision of the mountain(s) that you wish to climb and claim. It is worth assessing your visions and defining what success looks and feels like for you as an individual. It is important that what you are working towards feels true to you as this will provide far more stamina than trying to master another person’s idea of success.

Your ruler, Saturn, represents authority. As children, our authority is naturally outsourced to our care givers and teachers and it is as adults (especially through the initiation of our Saturn Return) that we must re-assess our relationship to authority and pull it back into ourselves, embodying ourselves. Comb through your desires and ambitions and ways of doing and being and observe if they are natural to you or conditioned. This process and application aligns you even more with your own integrity. And as Patti Smith said (a fellow Capricorn), ‘be concerned with doing good work and make the right choices and protect your work. And if you build a good name, eventually, that name will be its own currency.’

Maturity is a trait often applied to your sign and part of this is due to your ruler being the lord of time, meaning that, for you, you have a natural eye on the long game, you can see the Mountains that may take years to climb, that other people cannot see, and this is part of your gold. You have come here to contribute to the world, part of you is geared to go beyond the personal and into your roles in society. This is why Capricorns can seem to skip childhood and go straight into adult responsibility. Your roles are your mountains. They tether you to life and bring a sense of purpose and direction. Your roles bring you your flow.

HEALING BALM

Cancer, your opposing sign, is a nourishing and revitalising bath for your archetype. While Capricorn is your concrete roles and ambitions out in the world, Cancer energy represents your inner world, your inner sanctuary that you can retreat into and be rejuvenated by. It is self-love and nurturance; it is the processes that fill up your cup so that when the day is new you can go out into the world and be fuelled for your mission, balanced with your personal world.

POSITIVE EXPRESSIONS

Ambitious

Centred

Directional

Integrity

SHADOW EXPRESSIONS

Overly stoic

Authoritarian

Overly serious

Ruthless

CARDINAL | EARTH | SATURN

SELF MASTERY

Want to learn more about the other signs? Look to our comprehensive guide on the personality traits of all the zodiac signs.

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By the way, this doesn’t mean I’m moving into pasta salad territory (I would never, by the way, with one exception). I am simply sharing the recipes that have the magical ability to instantly transport me to an Italian coastline – something we can all get amongst, surely. From seafood masterpieces to those tossed with summer vegetables, here are seven of the best pasta recipes you’ll want to make all summer long.

Julia Busuttil’s summer seafood pasta

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Our ears prick up whenever Julia Busuttil’s name enters the conversation. The home cook-turned-recipe-connoisseur is incapable of creating something that’s not delicious, and this marriage of seafood and spaghetti is no exception.  Double yum.

Pasta Alla Norma

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Take advantage of the abundance of in-season tomatoes and eggplants and whip up Xanthe Gladstone’s take on a classic. It’s a simple sauce, and the longest cooking is reserved for the eggplants which need a moment in the over to get golden. Serve it for Sunday lunch with buffalo mozzarella and something chilled.

Pasta Salad with Peas and Parmesan

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Regardless of what you think of Alison Roman’s cooking, this is the only pasta salad that matters. It makes use of peas, which are in season during summer, and the 1-inch hunk of parmesan on its last legs in your fridge. Serve it as a side, make it the main focus of the meal. Your choice.

Jess Nguyen’s Prawn Linguine

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We are officially in prawn season (although its reaches roaring heights around Christmas time) and while there’s plenty to be said about eating them fresh with your choice of dipping sauce or garnish, arguably one of the best ways to enjoy prawns is in pasta. I love the bisque-like richness of seafood and tomato, and this recipe by Jess Nguyen definitely does the trick. Go on, then.

Carter Were’s Simple Sardine Pasta

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It’s all in the prep with this summer pasta recipe from Carter Were. Packed with five different kinds of herbs, this dish comes together with little effort, but thanks to the presence of tinned sardines, has an umami kick to keep you satisfied.

Spaghetti Alla Nerano

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If you joined Stanley Tucci for his food tour through Italy, you’ll remember the actor’s favourite dish eaten in Sorrento. This recipe riffs on that meal, and will restore your appreciation in the humble zucchini, of which there’s plenty to be found in summer.

Danielle Campbell’s Spicy Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

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If you love a tomato sauce that leans a little on the lighter side, but still packs a salty punch, this Puttanesca is worth a try. Loaded with olives, capers, anchovies, and parsley, this Italian classic is as easy to whip up as it is delicious.

Broccolini pesto pasta

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If you’re craving pasta, but also in need of a vegetable, look no further. Jem Lester has cooked up the most delicious broccoli pesto, served with chunks of freshly-torn mozzarella. What’s not to love?

If you’re searching for more recipe inspiration, look to our round up of the best vegetarian recipes.

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In the spirit of throwing it back, we took a trip down memory lane to be reminded of some of Fraser’s best movies. And boy, it did not disappoint. From mummy-fighting explorer, to high school football star and everything in between, we present to you the 10 best movies where Brendan Fraser stole the show. In no particular order, of course.

1. The Mummy (1999)

Seeing The Mummy on the list of Fraser’s best movies is no surprise. This man carried the storyline over three whole films, and that alone deserves praise. The one we are focussing on, of course, is the first film. Based loosely on the 1932 feature of the same name, this action-horror follows explorer Rick O’Connell (Fraser), Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz), and Evelyn’s brother Jonathan (John Hannah), on their search for treasure. In the process, they very inconveniently wake up a revenge-fuelled mummified priest, which throws a spanner in the works. Even if you hate mummy’s, Fraser’s charisma and charm will get you through.

2. Airheads (1994)

Is Airheads the definition of chaos? Yes. Is it also one of Fraser’s most iconic films for exactly that reason? Also yes. The 1994 film is almost so comical, it feels perfectly placed as a potential SNL skit. Starring Fraser, Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi, the trio portray a no-hope band with hopes of making it big. When their plans of stardom don’t come to fruition, they go to extreme lengths to have their music heard; ultimately finding themselves as wanted criminals for masterminding a hostage situation. So bad it’s good – and who doesn’t love seeing Fraser with longer locks?

3. Blast From The Past (1999)

Like we already mentioned, Fraser can do it all. You want 90s rom-com? He’s got you. Blast From The Past with Alicia Silverstone always hits the spot. After living in a bunker with his parents all his life, with no knowledge of the outside world, Fraser’s character Adam, emerges 35 years later. Completely underrated and sees Fraser at his goofiest. We love to see it.

4. Crash (2004)

There’s a reason why Crash took out Best Picture at the 78th Academy Awards, and Fraser is one of those reasons. The film follows a series of people living in Los Angeles – an attorney and his wife, a set of detectives in a relationship, a wealthy couple, a store owner, and a police officer. Fraser plays a slightly-racist Los Angeles District Attorney, Rick Cabot; and Sandra Bullock plays his wife (a majorly racist white woman). Necessary watching, always.

5. Gods And Monsters (1998)

Ian McKellen and Fraser form an unlikely pair in the 1998 drama, Gods And Monsters. The period film is based on the later days of director James Whale’s (McKellen) life. The director was known for bringing Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein to the screen, but his life otherwise was filled with depression and health complications. In the process, he befriends his gardener Clayton Boone (Fraser), but the duo find themselves at a crossroads with different ideas of where they see their friendship going.

6. School Ties (1992)

Even though not everyone was on board with School Ties, it is undoubtedly one of the best Brendan Fraser movies in my book. We see a young Fraser, playing David Greene – a high school football star who is the talk of the town until his preppy, wealthy friends uncover his ‘real’ identity. Fraser’s character struggles with his cultural identity in the face of anti-Semitism and prejudice from the people he once considered his friends. Starring alongside Matt Damon and several other big names, School Ties is certainly worth talking about.

7. The Quiet American (2002)

Murder, mystery, a love triangle and Brendan Fraser – can it get any better than that? Michael Caine also stars in The Quiet American, so I guess it can. Based on Graham Greene’s novel of the same name, the film focuses on an English journalist (Caine) and a young American (Fraser), who find themselves falling for the same Vietnamese woman. Set against the backdrop of the French Indochina War in Vietnam, this film ticks all the boxes.

8. The Air I Breathe (2007)

In the shadow of some of his other films, The Air I Breathe doesn’t get nearly as much attention. The film is based on a Chinese proverb about life being broken into four emotions – happiness, pleasure, sorrow, and love. The crime drama follows a set of different characters who each represent the four emotions. Fraser, portrays Pleasure, a character who is able to foresee the futures of those around him.

9. With Honors (1994)

Even though we love seeing Fraser take on more serious roles, comedy does suit the man well. With Honors follows the story of a graduate student whose thesis ends up in the possession of a homeless man – played by Joe Pesci. What initially begins as a means to having his thesis returned in one piece, the unlikely pair slowly form a bond that teaches them both a lot about life on the other side. Yes, it’s riddled with clichés, but that’s exactly why we love it.

10. Still Breathing (1997)

Rounding out the list is Still Breathing. The film follows a con artist (Joanna Going) and a puppeteer (Fraser) who end up meeting together in California after being linked by a similar dream. Sure, it wasn’t a conventional blockbuster, but it paints Fraser in his best light – charming, romantic and hot. Yes, we said it.

11. The Whale (2022)

An obese and reclusive English teacher tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Based on a play, this Darren Aronofsky film certainly brings this adaptation to new horizons.

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“There was an immediate sense of dialogue,” Felloni says of first entering the building. “Between the light filtering down the grand staircase, the quiet presence of its architecture, and the imagination of what could unfold here.” What became clear almost instantly was that this would not simply be a place to work. “It could become a living narrative, a place where creativity, heritage, and emotion coexist.”

The hôtel particulier’s rare balance of intimacy and grandeur shaped that vision. Felloni saw the possibility for everything that defines the Maison to exist together – the studio, the salons, the archive, and the exchanges between disciplines that animate the brand. “What felt possible,” he reflects, “was a home where ideas could grow freely yet remain deeply rooted.”

Place, too, plays a defining role. Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a neighbourhood historically shaped by literary salons, artists, editors, poets, and designers, Maison Vivier marks a return to a part of Paris intimately tied to the founder himself. Roger Vivier once lived nearby; the Left Bank formed part of his daily landscape. “Returning here is not just symbolic,” Felloni says. “It is almost biographical.”

The building’s cultural layers helped him imagine Maison Vivier as a space for exchange, imagination, and joie de vivre. “Parisian culture thrives on conversation,” he explains. “Between disciplines, eras, and personalities. Maison Vivier should represent exactly that – grace and wit, where craftsmanship becomes emotion, and where the legacy of one of Paris’s most visionary designers continues to inspire contemporary culture.”

Your studio, the archives, and the salons now exist together. How does this proximity to Roger Vivier’s original creations influence your creative process?

“Being so close to the archive changes the rhythm of creation. Some days I open a box and find something simple: a detail, a line, a shape that suddenly sparks a direction. It reminds me how ideas often begin quietly, almost casually, before they reveal their full meaning.

“This proximity also makes me feel the immediacy of Vivier’s own process. He worked with extraordinary spontaneity. If he noticed a small object – a thorn, a curve, a piece of metal – he could transform it instantly into the starting point for a new heel. That directness, that ability to turn an encounter into invention, is something I feel very strongly here.

“With the salons and the archive just steps from the studio, the dialogue becomes constant. Past and present respond to each other in real time. It encourages a way of designing that is more fluid and intuitive, but always anchored in precision, craft, and Parisian grace.”

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Maison Vivier also opens a new chapter for how the Maison shares its heritage. Why was this important to you?

“One of the most meaningful aspects of this new chapter is the idea of giving back. For the first time, the archive can be visited by appointment by students, researchers, and young designers who want to study the pieces closely – the construction of a heel, the balance of a silhouette, the way a buckle changes the entire attitude of a shoe.

“Allowing access to these treasures means letting Vivier’s legacy continue to evolve through new hands, new eyes, and new interpretations. In this way, Maison Vivier is not only a sanctuary for heritage; it becomes a platform for transmission, where history actively fuels the future.”

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The inauguration took place during Paris Fashion Week. How did you want guests to experience the space for the first time?

“I wanted guests to feel as though they were stepping inside the Maison’s inner world – a world where craftsmanship is intimate, where ideas move through rooms, and where history is tangible yet never heavy.

“The journey begins with the grand staircase, then flows into the salons, the garden, and finally the studio. It’s like entering the Maison’s creative anatomy. Even my office, with its soft pinks and greens, the Chinese Art Deco rug, the archive boxes, is part of that experience. It’s a place where collections begin as raw thoughts, colours, and intuitions.”

Spring Summer 2026 is entirely dedicated to the Belle Vivier. Why did this feel like the right moment?

“SS26 marks the 60th anniversary of the Belle Vivier, created in 1965 for Yves Saint Laurent’s Mondrian collection and immortalised by Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour. This model is not just a shoe; it is a cultural icon and a symbol of architectural flair and Parisian elegance.

“With the opening of Maison Vivier, it felt natural to dedicate a full collection to this emblem. We explored unexpected materials, new metal treatments for the buckles, and extensions into bags and accessories, celebrating continuity while opening new perspectives.”

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Looking ahead, how do you hope Maison Vivier will influence the future of Parisian luxury?

“Maison Vivier is meant as a cultural gesture – an invitation to revisit what luxury means today. Not only exceptional craftsmanship, but a connection to memory, imagination, and dialogue.

“By opening the archive, creating salons for exhibitions and conversations, and giving space to interdisciplinary collaboration, we want to contribute something back to Paris. I hope Maison Vivier shows that luxury can be intimate, intellectual, joyful – rooted in heritage yet open to experimentation.”

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Thanks to Saturn moving into Aries in 14 February 2026 to 13 April 2028, all star signs, but especially Aries, Libra, Capricorn and Cancer are being asked to ‘grow up’ across various areas of your life and finally set the boundaries you should have put in place years ago. This new villain era is all about taking the time to rebuild and become the person you were always meant to be – without distractions and with complete claiming of your power. By the end of this transit, you wont even be able recognise yourself.

Below, we’re sharing how this new lifestyle change will be felt by the most impacted signs.

Aries

This transition will be a big one for you Aries. With Saturn moving into your sign directly, it means that of all the signs, you will be hit the hardest. If you want to know exactly what’s about to change, this transit will encourage you to become less impulsive and more strategic. You’ll notice that you will be reacting less and responding more intentionally – recognising that not everything or everyone deserves your energy. The boundaries you will set will make it clear that moving forward, there is no such thing as second chances with you Aries and you’ll have no tolerance for those who show their true colours.

Libra

Libra, don’t say we didn’t warn you. This next chapter of your life is going to be brutal, but we think you know that this villain era of yours is majorly overdue. Most importantly, many of your relationships – both romantic and platonic – will be impacted, but it won’t all be negative. Where some partnerships will end, new and better ones will begin. The most important takeaway from this transit is that you will realise you no longer need someone else to complete you.

Capricorn

As mentioned earlier, this three-year transit will impact each sign in different areas of their lives, and for you Capricorn, it will tackle your home and family life. This is the time to finally address and take control of the family dynamics that no longer speak to you – disconnecting yourself from the behaviours of others and refusing to pass these same behaviours on. This may look like moving away from your hometown or certain family members, and redefining what home means for you.

Cancer

Last, but not least, Cancer. Your villain era is all about YOU – prioritising your ambitions, wants and emotional needs above all and anyone else. Some might see it as selfish, but don’t let their own projections sway your focus. Once you stop asking for permission and detach from guilt, you won’t be able to recognise yourself.

If you want to know more about what’s in store for your star sign in the new year, you can read our official 2026 horoscope forecast.

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What is Boxing Day and how did it get its name?

Naturally, there’s more than one theory about how the day came to be – three to be exact. The first, suggests that the day was coined back in Britain during the 1830s; signifying the first weekday after Christmas that postal services could resume including the arrival of packages in boxes.

The second, most commonly shared theory is that following the festive celebrations the day before, churches and charities would collect money and gifts to distribute to lower socio-economic communities in an effort to share Christmas cheer. And finally, following on from the second theory, some believe the day originated as a celebration for public servants who worked on Christmas Day to thank them for their service.

Is Boxing Day a public holiday in all Australian states?

Yes, Boxing Day is a national holiday celebrated all across Australia. However, depending on when the day falls, it can determine when we actually celebrate the public holiday. If Boxing Day falls on a weekday, then the public holiday is celebrated on that day. But, if it happens to fall on a weekend, Australians will receive the following Monday off, which becomes the official holiday.

In 2025, Boxing Day will fall on a Friday, which means we will celebrate the holiday on that same day.

Why do people shop on Boxing Day?

No one actually knows how Boxing Day became a day of shopping, but it’s no secret that it’s one of the biggest sales days of the year. Of course, the tradition originated as an in-store event, but thanks to the internet, we can now fill our carts from the comfort of our own home. Though we don’t like to promote an approach of overindulgence, Boxing Day sales can be a great way to save on things you need for the year ahead. So, be smart and considerate about your shopping habits, and check out our Boxing Day sales guide for all the best deals.

Is Boxing Day a bigger shopping day than Black Friday?

Each year, Black Friday shopping deals continue to grow, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t find an amazing deal during the Boxing Day sales. It’s a great time to maximise on post-holiday stock discounts and treat yourself by splurging on something you normally wouldn’t.

What do people do on Boxing Day that isn’t shopping the sales?

While we all love a holiday sale, most people will be spending Boxing Day relaxing and celebrating with friends and family. It’s a great day to recoup after the chaos of end of year and Christmas Day, and to enjoy leftovers from the day before. If the weather permits, you’ll find most Australians at their local beach or by the pool – likely with either the Boxing Day Test or the Sydney to Hobart race playing on screens or radios in the background.

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The six-minute animation brings together two Indigenous artists from opposite sides of the world: Gooniyandi elder Mervyn Street from the Kimberley in Western Australia, and Kinngaimmiut Inuk artist Ningiukulu Teevee from Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic. Curated by Bruce Johnson McLean, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain’s First Nations Curatorial Fellow, the work reflects Cartier’s long-standing commitment to supporting Indigenous voices and fostering cross-cultural artistic exchange.

Street’s paintings open the projection, grounding the work in Gooniyandi Country. Dust, fire and wind move across the sails, carrying stories shaped by a lifetime spent working as a stockman and advocating for cultural preservation through language and life on Country. Street describes the project as an act of sharing rather than self-expression. “I’m doing it for the people,” he says. “I’m passing on my knowledge.”

As the narrative shifts hemispheres, the projection moves into the stillness of the Arctic. Teevee’s bold drawings animate Inuit myths and legends, centring on the story of Raven and Owl – figures that have remained with her since childhood. Ice and snow frame scenes of transformation, curiosity and balance, drawing on stories first told to her by an Elder at school. Through animation, Teevee reinterprets these teachings, connecting Inuit oral tradition with contemporary visual language.

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For Teevee, the project offers an opportunity to honour the voices and memories that continue to shape her practice. By placing Inuit storytelling on the sails of the Opera House, Story Keepers extends these narratives into a global public space, reinforcing their relevance across cultures and generations.

The collaboration reflects the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain’s broader vision of making contemporary creation accessible while building meaningful dialogue between artists, institutions and audiences worldwide. Through its ongoing partnership with the Sydney Opera House and the Biennale of Sydney, Cartier plays a central role in ensuring projects like Badu Gili remain free, visible and embedded in everyday cultural life.

Animated by Sydney-based creative agency Vandal, Badu Gili: Story Keepers unfolds nightly as a meeting point between lands of heat and smoke, and landscapes of ice and snow. More than a spectacle, it is a reminder of the power of stories held by Elders, carried by artists, and shared – night after night – on one of the world’s most recognisable stages.

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Here’s how the new price gouging ban will impact shoppers and retailers alike.

What is a price gouging ban?

Put simply, the new price gouging regulations announced by the government will make it illegal for very large retailers like Woolworths and Coles to be able to charge excessive prices for goods when compared to the cost of the supply plus a reasonable margin.

The new laws have been implemented off the back of the ACCC’s supermarket inquiry earlier this year, which found that Coles and Woolworths dominate Australia’s grocery market in a way that dulls genuine price competition. While the regulator could not conclusively prove illegal price gouging during the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, it did find that both supermarkets maintained or increased their profit margins as prices rose, making them among the most profitable globally. In essence, the inquiry suggests that high grocery prices are not just the result of higher costs, but also of a market where limited competition allows the major players to protect their profits, leaving shoppers with few real alternatives at the checkout.

The intention of the ban is to hopefully lower grocery bills for all Australians, resulting in a fairer trip to the grocery store.

How will this be enforced?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will be responsible for enforcing the new regime, which includes issuing fines and penalties to retailers. If Coles or Woolworths break the new price-gouging laws, they could be fined at least $10 million, and possibly much more.

The fine will be whichever is highest out of:

But how will the ACCC actually monitor this in practice?

1. Ongoing price surveillance

The ACCC regularly collects data on prices, costs, and profit margins from major retailers (like Coles and Woolworths). They compare price rises with changes in costs (such as wages, fuel, rent, and supply costs).

2. Mandatory information requests

The ACCC can legally force companies to hand over internal documents, pricing models, emails, and profit data. This helps determine whether price increases are justified or excessive.

3. Consumer and supplier complaints

Shoppers, farmers, suppliers, and whistleblowers can report suspicious price increases. A large number of similar complaints can trigger a formal investigation.

4. Market studies and inquiries

The ACCC runs deep investigations into entire sectors (like groceries). These studies look at patterns over time, not just one product or one week.

5. Comparing profits, not just prices

Price gouging isn’t just “prices going up.” The ACCC looks at whether companies are making unusually high profits that can’t be explained by higher costs.

When will it come into effect?

The new regulations will officially come into effect on 1 July 2026, and will become law within the Food and Grocery Code.

Why are supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles opposing it?

Coles and Woolworths say the ban could do more harm than good because it makes pricing decisions riskier and less predictable. The supermarket giants have argued that the law’s idea of what counts as “excessive” pricing is open to interpretation, even when price rises are driven by real costs like energy, freight and wages.

Faced with the threat of heavy fines, the supermarkets warn they may be forced to price more cautiously, scale back discounts, or pass on compliance costs – outcomes they say could quietly push prices higher. Both Woolworths and Coles also both claimed in public statements that the laws unfairly single them out, potentially distorting competition rather than delivering the cheaper groceries shoppers are hoping for.

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The work was shaped by a journey north, where Shal was invited to collaborate with celebrated artists Aunties Nanuk and Regina Wilson at The Durrmu Art Centre in Peppimentarti, southwest of Darwin. The experience became a catalyst for the installation’s visual language – layered textiles, rich earthen tones, and the suggestion of rockscapes laced with water-filled pockets that hold Hermès objects like quiet treasures.

True to Shal’s practice, the installation feels alive, almost breathing. It spills across the windows and into the store, forming a subtle dialogue between the contemporary artwork and the heritage bones of the building. “Once I knew I was getting the window and could spread out, the idea came pretty quickly,” he says. “The landscapes of Sydney, the colours, the rock formations… most of Country has been a source of inspiration.” The result is a nod to the city’s own geology – the sandstone, the shoreline, the feeling of being close to water carving its way through rock.

There’s vulnerability in the scale of the project, something Shal doesn’t shy away from. “It’s been a major project, a bit terrifying to be honest,” he admits. But that fear sits alongside pride, particularly in what the work might mean for those who encounter it. “I hope that when people walk past, they will be intrigued and want to come in. For any mob to walk past and see something they can identify with in a space like Hermès makes me really proud.”

The installation is, at its core, a meeting point – between artist and audience, craft and Country, tradition and reinvention. And it offers a quiet reminder that even in the most polished spaces, there’s room for something deeply human to take root.

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The proposed rule, which is still in the public consultation phase, aims to enhance border security by requiring travellers from 42 countries – including Australia – to disclose their social media profiles during the ESTA application. While the changes won’t take effect until 2026, the new requirements could soon reshape how Australians plan their US trips, adding a layer of scrutiny to their digital footprints.

Here’s what you need to know.

When will this come into effect?

The new rules are still in the proposal phase. The public has until mid-February 2026 to voice their thoughts on the changes, so there’s some time to weigh in if you feel strongly about it. If the proposal is approved after the 60-day comment period, the new requirements are expected to go live sometime in 2026.

Which countries will be affected?

The new rules are targeting travellers from 42 countries, including Australia, the UK, New Zealand, Japan, and France. Basically, if you’re someone who currently enjoys Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) status (i.e., you don’t need a visa for short trips to the US), you’ll soon be required to disclose your social media activity from the last five years in order to obtain an ESTA.

At the moment, social media disclosure is optional for ESTA applications. But soon, it will be mandatory. This means if you’re an Australian heading to the US for your summer holiday, work trip or any type of visit, you will need to add your social profiles into the mix, alongside usual details like your passport number and travel dates.

How will the process work and what will you need to do?

If you’re planning to travel to the US and you’re not applying for a visa, here’s what you need to do:

What are they actually looking for in your social media?

At present, these details are scant. However, speaking on plans to tighten border security, President Trump said, “We just want people to come over here, and safe. We want safety. We want security. We want to make sure we’re not letting the wrong people come enter our country.”

Will this affect Australians living in the US?

For Australians already living in the US – especially those with green cards or those applying for work or student visas – the new social media disclosure requirements won’t apply in quite the same way as they do for short-term visitors.

If you’re living in the US, you’ve already breen through a more extensive application process when you arrived, which includes providing biometric data, phone numbers, and various personal details. However, if you’re planning to renew your visa, apply for a change of status, or if you’re applying for a work or student visa, the social media disclosure rule could apply, as it has already been rolled out for other visa categories like student visas and H-1B visas.

For now, Australians living in the US don’t have to worry about providing social media histories unless they’re going through the visa renewal process or applying for a visa to change their immigration status.

Why are these changes happening?

The US government has been tightening its entry policies for a while, with the Trump administration pushing for more stringent security measures. This social media disclosure rule is the governments latest attempt to ‘better vet’ visitors before they’re allowed into the country. The idea is to prevent any security risks and ensure that people entering the US aren’t a threat to national safety.

However, critics argue that the changes are part of a broader crackdown on free speech and could have unintended consequences for travellers, especially those who might feel hesitant about sharing personal or political opinions online.

Feature image from The Holiday.

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