Melissa Matheson

Melissa Matheson is the Head of Editorial for Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia and Kotaku Australia. Throughout her career as a journalist and editor across digital, print, radio and TV she has covered news, politics, features, sport and lifestyle, including numerous Royal tours, Australian and international elections, and interviewed six Australian Prime Ministers. Prior to working at Pedestrian Group, Melissa worked at Nova Entertainment, Australian Radio Network, SBS, and spent 10 years at News Corp, working her way up from local newspaper reporter to editor of mX Sydney.
  • Fancy Living in a Giant Disco Ball? IKEA Has Built One

    Fancy Living in a Giant Disco Ball? IKEA Has Built One

    What did your first home look like? Or what do you think it will look like in the future? Because IKEA reckons it’s something like a giant disco ball filled with cushions. Welcome to the future of homes. At the H22 City Expo in Helsingborg, Sweden — a festival dedicated to the future of homes…


  • I Accidentally Discovered How to Make a Macca’s Sundae at Home

    I Accidentally Discovered How to Make a Macca’s Sundae at Home

    How many times have you rocked up to the McDonald’s drive-thru late at night only to be told “sorry, the ice cream machine isn’t working”? Story of our lives, right?! Well, I accidentally found a solution one Friday night with this at-home Macca’s-like sundae recipe. The best part is that this accidental delight requires just…