For every GHD V Pink Diamond set sold, $20 will be donated to the NBCF. PINK Ribbon products are already filtering through ahead of October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. To celebrate 10 years with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, GHD releases this year's limited-edition hair irons, $289, in a pink metallic finish. GHD has also announced it is a Pink Diamond partner, which means an extra $1m donation. 1300 443 424 Glynis Traill-Nash HEALTH: CANCER support groups are not about dwelling on the disease and sitting around discussing feelings, according to the Cancer Council Queensland. Non-traditional support groups involving exercise or challenge-based activities could significantly improve the wellbeing of cancer survivors. A study of 51 breast cancer survivors on a 1600km group motorbike ride revealed a positive reduction in cancer-related distress. "This study has made a powerful statement about the potential for perceiving positive life changes," says the council's Katie Clift. AIR TRAVEL: What annoys Australians on flights 20% Noise of the engine 45% People talking when they are trying to get some rest 67% Crying or loud children 18% The sound of overhead lockers opening and closing 49% Ears popping 17% People shuffling up and down the aisle Source: Newspoll for Australia Travel Safe To bastardise Groucho Marx, it's usually a case of, "Hello, room service? Send up a better lunch. Oh, the misery of captive dining in most hotels. So it was with a sense of impending gloom that we ordered the "potato gnocchi, burnt butter, sage, summer asparagus" during a short stay at Quay Grand Sydney recently, only to find it not only edible, but also first-rate; restaurant-standard ingredients (we'll overlook the "summer" asparagus in July), cooking and presentation. So, too, the big breakfast the next morning, with its big pat of Pepe Saya butter. Single-origin coffee? Hotels everywhere, take note. GLUTEN-FREE: DEMAND for gluten-free products has seen one of the big supermarket chains release an own-brand with the promise of low prices. According to Coles, 42.7 per cent of customers now purchase gluten-free products at some point, and 21.6 per cent believe supermarkets don't stock enough products for people with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease. Coles is releasing a range of 40 gluten-free products including pizza bases, pasta, cereals and cakes. According to the research, the average gluten-free shopper has been spending up to $50 more on their grocery shop. They seem to like gluten-free cakes and biscuits the most, but still miss old-style pizza. WINTER BEER: FORGET the centenary celebrations: the best reason to visit Canberra right now is the fantastic range of winter beers at the Wig & Pen, arguably the best brew pub in the country. This English-style tavern is particularly cosy at this time of year, thanks in part to the rich, warming, chocolatey goodness found in a pint of Velvet Cream Stout and the intense complexity of the Sour Olde Spiced, a strong (7.2 per cent alc.) ale infused with all sorts of things: herbs, spices and truffle. Wig & Pen, Canberra House Arcade, Alinga Street, Canberra Max Allen