There is a lot to be said for picking up a book, finding a quiet spot and turning a page or two. There are myriad benefits of reading that have advanced the human race over the centuries, but we are not here to get all philosophical on you. By all...
If your Instagram feed has been looking a little lacklustre lately, you’re not the only one. With 1 in 5 Australians now using Instagram daily, the choices of who to follow are plentiful; in fact, they can be quite overwhelming at times. Forget having to wade through...
It’s official; it’s absolutely freezing at the moment and we just can’t deal with the cold. Koala HQ is full of blankets and beanies right now, and we’re all dreaming of going home, jumping into our Koalas and checking out the latest Netflix series. This July is a rather sad...
We all love a little distraction in our lives, and it’s little wonder that more and more of us are turning to podcasts to fight boredom and make the most of our commutes. The best thing about podcasts is they’re great for those of us who are multitaskers, who like...
We all love a little distraction in our lives, and it’s little wonder that more and more of us are turning to podcasts to fight boredom and make the most of our commutes. The best thing about podcasts is they’re great for those of us who are multitaskers, who like...
Take a deep breath… we’re into the sixth month of 2017 already. We know, we know. Where on Earth did the last five full months go? If you’re feeling a bit lost, here are a few things you’ve probably missed: Trump is in power, Zoe-Foster Blake & Hamish are bringing...
We don’t mean to scare you.. but IT IS MAY ALREADY! We have no idea how we got here, but let’s just all embrace it and try to enjoy the colder weather, darker nights and freezing mornings… HA! If there’s one thing that May brings, it’s a plethora of wonderful...
Animal lovers, rejoice! If you’ve ever dreamt of doing the Roar & Snore overnighter at Taronga Zoo (who hasn’t!), then we’ve got some extremely exciting news for you. As part of our #savetheeasterbilby campaign, we’ve teamed up with Taronga Zoo to give YOU a chance to win the major prize...
APRIL?! What is this, a year for ants? Seriously though, we’re nearly a third of the way through the year and feel like all we’ve accomplished is nailing Netflix & Koala each month.. and we’re not even complaining. April is chockas full of new series, continuing weekly episodes of some...
We don’t mean to alarm you, but summer is OVER. That’s right – we’re now facing autumn and we’re not sure how to cope with it. Whilst experts are saying autumn is going to feel like summer anyway, we think this trans seasonal time calls for one thing, and one thing...
Ergh, Valentine’s Day. Whether you love it, hate it or just don’t give a damn, one thing is for sure – we’re all dreaming of that perfect date. You know the one… they hold the door open, turn up with a gigantic bunch of flowers (or beer) and absolutely sweep...
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU RIGHT?! As long as that doesn’t mean ditching your Netflix & Koala habit of course. That was obviously Netflix’s attitude when they released the lineup for January, because it’s a real beauty. Loads of original shows, with a few series we’ve been patiently (OK SO COUNTING...
It only seems like yesterday was July, yet here we are 6 days in to December with Christmas in THREE WEEKS. This calls for one thing, and one thing only – ignore all your Xmas shopping, grab a coffee/tea/hot chocolate/juice/beer and roll gracefully into bed with Netflix ready to go....
If you think your pup is super sleepy, it might just turn out that they’re one of the sleepiest dog breeds. From big beautiful Great Danes to petite Chihuahuas, these are truly the laziest dog breeds you’ll meet. Read more
-->HOW DID IT GET TO NOVEMBER ALREADY? Did you know it’s only 8 more Fridays until Christmas? Don’t fret – you’ve got plenty of time for online shopping. Heck, a Koala mattress could be at your doorstop in less than 4 hours. So forget the ever-growing list of things-to-do, hop...
It’s spring time, which means beautiful weather, fresh air and plenty to do out in the warm sun. But why spend time outside when you can still binge on Netflix inside?! Here is our guide to what is hitting Australian Netflix this October… HINT: WE ARE SO EXCITED. The Hangover:...
Every night, as we put our weary bodies into bed and rest our heavy heads on our pillows, we tend to turn to our TVs, tablets, or smartphones (or if you’re better than us, a book) in the hopes of finding a story that will lull us into a dream-like...
Ladies and gentlemen, koalas and joeys, it’s that time of the month. August… you’ve been cold and unpredictable, and we’re glad to see the back of you. September is only THREE months from Christmas (gulp), and rather than think about your Chrissy shopping, we’ve collected the best September Netflix collection...
It may be the last month of winter, but that doesn’t mean those snuggly Netflix nights need to disappear. We’ve done the hard yards for you and trawled through the new shows that are on or coming to Netflix, and chosen our favourites for August. Grab the popcorn, curl up...
Many cultures have adopted the ritual of napping however, for most of us living in Australia, napping is a luxury that many can’t afford. We all know what that afternoon slump feels like, but instead of giving ourselves permission to take a nap, we instead caffeinate or reach for a...
Here at Koala, we believe in the power of sleepovers. We’re not talking about those polite guest room stays, or those crazy sugar fuelled sleepovers you had as kids… we’re talking about genuinely spending time with people you love, having fun and *GASP* sleeping in the same room. Read more
-->At Koala HQ, we absolutely love all kinds of dogs. From tiny Pomeranians to gigantic Great Danes, we welcome all of them into our office and homes with open arms. We’ve been having a look on Instagram at the absolute cutest NZ dogs, and wanted to share our absolute favourites...