What's New | The Charlestown Collective
What's New | The Charlestown Collective
HEALTH, EYECARE
Discover Stellest® Lenses for Children at OPSM
Did you know myopia can emerge at a very young age? OPSM know how important it is to look out for vision problems early. Book an eye test for your child, so you can be best prepared for their vision needs and help them never miss a thing. Essilor® Stellest® lenses slow down myopia progression by 67% on average, compared to single vision lenses, when worn 12 hours a day¹. Ask your Optometrist if this product is right for your child. ¹Two-year prospective, controlled, randomized, double-masked clinical trial results or 54 myopic children wearing Stellest®️ lenses compared to 50 myopic children wearing single vision lenses. Results based on 32 children who declared wearing Stellest®️ lenses at least 12 hours per day every day. Bao, J., Huang, Y., Li, X., Yang, A., Zhou, F., Wu, J., Wang, C., Li, Y., Lim, E.W., Spiegel, D.P., Drobe, B., Chen, H., 2022. Spectacle Lenses With Aspherical Lenslets for Myopia Control vs Single-Vision Spectacle Lenses: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 140(5), 472-478. See website for details.
Fashion, Accessories
Introducing Coach 2024 Eyewear at OPSM
Find your new glasses from Coach eyewear.
Fresh Food
SPICY TUNA CRUNCH WRAP
Enjoy this delicious high protein tuna crunch wrap for less than $10 per serve.
Fresh Food
GIANT SUSHI BURRITO ROLL
This delicious and healthy meal for 4 comes in a less than $4 per serve.
Fresh Food
Cheese Potato Bread
Potato and cheese lovers rejoice! This viral Cheesy Potato Bread will be sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Fresh Food
Bagel Board
Impress your invitees with this quick bagel board; the perfect appetiser for entertaining.
WINTER
EB Games & Zing Pop Culture: Winter Favourites Range Out Now!
Seasons change, but the cosiness stays the same at Zing Pop Culture with their Brand New and Zing Exclusive Winter Favourites!
HEALTH
Macula Awareness Month
OPSM understand how important it is to take good care of your eyes. Speak to the Optometrists at OPSM, who are there to support you on your eye health journey. Look after your eyes with regular eye tests and learn more about Macula Awareness Month.
Mother's Day, Hair & Beauty
Just Cuts: A GUIDE TO USING VOLUMISING CLIPS!
Who doesn't love luscious, voluminous hair? But achieving that perfect volume can often be time-consuming and frustrating. If you haven't heard of Volumising clips, you don't want to miss this! Voluminising Clips are your secret weapon for effortlessly boosting your bounce!
NEW, FOOD & DRINKS
Boost Juice - Açaí Royale
Naturally rich in antioxidants and lush in flavour, we've made three nourishing smoothies that embrace Açaí's luxury.
Mother's Day
Mothers of Tweens, Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day Together.
Spoil mums of tweens with unforgettable experiences – from long-lunches, to beauty trips, and even paint and sips.
Mother's Day
Give the Gift of Quality Time This Mother’s Day
If you’re on the hunt for the best Mother’s Day gift ideas that will leave her feeling loved and appreciated this Sunday, May 12th.
Mother's Day
What The Mum of Toddlers in Your Life Really Wants for Mother’s Day
After surviving the years of tantrums and tears – the Mothers in your life enduring the toddler stage are likely looking for some adult interaction and time away from the chaos this Mother’s Day!
Mother's Day
Four Ways to Spoil a New Mum This Mother’s Day
If you’re on the hunt for the best Mother’s Day gifts to spoil a new mum, then look no further.
Mother's Day
Pomegranate and violet granita cocktail
Part cocktail, part dessert – this Pomegranate Vodka Violet Granita is the perfect cocktail to make mum this Mother’s Day.
Mother's Day
Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake
Elevate your brunch game this Mother’s Day with a croissant bake that is not only easy to prepare, but extremely tasty.
Mother's Day
Strawberry and Nutella French Toast Roll Ups
Spoil mum this Mother’s Day with this delectable breakfast treat that she will absolutely love.
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ENTERTAINMENT
EOFY WITH FUN!!
We love parties even more than the next bloke. That’s why we pride ourselves on offering work parties that employees actually want to attend (staff retention – tick). We’ve got party packages to suit all bosses and budgets, view our selection of pre-made packages or tell us what you want and we’ll tailor it to you. From bowling, last tag, escape rooms and karaoke to our fully-equipped cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen slinging burgers and all-the-snacks, we’re the perfect place for UNboring team building.
fashion
NEW IN - AUTUMN HAS ARRIVED AT JD 🍂
Shop styles for the whole family this season both in store and online now!
FOOD
Savour the season with Soul Origin soup
It’s that time of the year again when the unmistakable aroma of wholesome soups wafts through the air, inviting you to take pause and indulge in a piping-hot bowl of comfort. At Soul Origin, we're not just bringing back the classics; we're introducing a feast of new flavours to warm your body and soul. Our soup season is more than just about taste; it's about a culinary adventure that you can savour with every spoonful.
New, Mother's Day
T2 Tea: Mother's Day Collection 2024
This is our love letter to mothers and mentors everywhere. From fine bone china inspired by Australian natives to premium blends ready for indulgence, the limited-edition T2 Mother’s Day range is made to spoil those we wildly adore. Our Mother’s Day collection is filled with wildly loveable gifts.
FOOD
Krispy Kreme NEW Chocomania Range
NEW CHOCOMANIA! Made with a rich choc dough & topped with choc goodness, meet our chocolatiest creation yet!
New Arrivals, FASHION
Discover the New Collection: Metamorphosis
Celebrate the extravagance of Swarovski as we welcome the latest collection: Metamorphosis.
Easter
Why does Easter Chocolate Taste so Good?
As this year’s Easter weekend draws near, and there is one question that we all ask ourselves at some point Easter Chocolate just tastes so good?
Easter Activities
Celebrate Easter With Adult Children
At Charlestown Square we know one thing for sure – you’re never too old to be visited by the Easter Bunny! See our 5 tips to celebrate Easter with adult children.
Easter
Chocolate Easter Nests
Enjoy this Easter blast from the past with these super quick and easy chocolate nests - the perfect treat for the whole family.
Easter
Easter Sorbet Spritz
Yes way, sorbet. For those who love sorbet and fizz, it’s time to treat yourself to an Easter
Sorbet Spritz!
Sorbet Spritz!
Easter
Easter Chick Wafer Dips
Cooking with kids this Easter? Create these Easter Chick Wafer Dips in 6 simple steps.
Easter
No Bake Biscoff Easter Cheesecake
Create the ultimate Easter dessert with this no bake Biscoff Easter Egg Cheesecake.
Christmas
Mini Santa Meringues
These adorable Mini Santa Meringues are the perfect festive treat to make with little ones.
Christmas Recipe
CHRISTMAS LOBSTER ROLLS - CRANBERRY MAYO
Add some festive flair to your holiday menu with this mouthwatering lobster recipe with a medley of seasonal ingredients and flavors.
Christmas Recipe
Panettone French Toast
Add a twist to your classic breakfast dish with this delightful Panettone French toast.
Christmas Recipe
CHRISTMAS HASSLEBACK POTATOES
Is there anything better than a classic flavour combo? These potatoes are guaranteed to be delicious with ham, brie and cranberry sauce!
Christmas Recipe
BISCOFF TRUFFLES
Everyone's favourite Biscoff biccies get a Christmas twist. Dipped in Caramilk and coated with Biscoff spread these will fly off the table!
Christmas Recipe
Christmas Baked Brie
This Christmas Baked Brie is an ideal addition to the holiday gathering.
Christmas Recipe
5 INGREDIENT AIR FRYER CHRISTMAS HAM
Level up your smoked ham by adding a sweet & sticky glaze - in your AIRFRYER!
Christmas Recipe
3 INGREDIENT FERRERO ROCHER CHRISTMAS SNAP
3 Ingredient Ferrero Rocher Christmas Snap is a quick and easy-to-make holiday treat.
Halloween
Mini Pizza Fright Bites
Sink your fangs into these spooktacular Halloween mini pizza fright bites!
Halloween
Halloween Chocolate Bark
Treat yourself to this sweet and spooky Halloween Chocolate bark!
Cold Salmon Sushi Bowl
Sushi bowls can be eaten hot or cold. In this case, we’ve gone for cold so its a fuss free meal prep option. This healthy idea is packed with flavour and full of nutrients including antioxidant superfoods such as salmon, avocado, cucumber and carrot. We’ve opted for brown rice for extra fibre and a sprinkle of sesame seeds which are an excellent source of mangnesium and calcium, both of which help your bones grow healthy and strong.
If salmon isn’t for you, or you work in one of those “don’t bring fish into the office” environments, teriyaki chicken, tofu, or soy sauce marinated vegetables will be just as delicious.
If salmon isn’t for you, or you work in one of those “don’t bring fish into the office” environments, teriyaki chicken, tofu, or soy sauce marinated vegetables will be just as delicious.
Homebake Breakfast Hack
Pancakes are a favorite in most households, however everyone has their own favourite toppings. With this one sheet pan pancake, you can choose as many toppings/combinations as you like. Think banana and chocolate, lotus biscoff, nutella and strawberries, or even just plain blueberries with a squeeze of lemon. This 20 minute recipe will ensure someone doesn’t have to stand in the kitchen flipping the pancakes while the earlier ones get cold. Instead, this hack will change the way you eat pancakes forever!
We can’t wait to see your delicious creations.
We can’t wait to see your delicious creations.
Pink Pasta (vego)
We saw this delicious recipe on the wishbone kitchen and had to make it ourselves. The garnish of feta cheese, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint really rounds out the root vegetable taste. It’s the perfect balance. This date night, meatless dish is under $15 and bound to impress anyone. The pistachios can be swapped for cashews or walnuts and if you aren’t a fan of mint then basil would work perfectly.
The viral baked feta pasta has some competition on their hands…
The viral baked feta pasta has some competition on their hands…
Mussels in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Mussels in a spicy tomato sauce is an elegant seafood dish that tastes absolutely amazing. T
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN & CASHEW RICE NOODLE SALAD
This is a very adaptable recipe so feel free to swap the chicken for beef, pork, lamb, salmon, prawns, mushrooms, tofu or crispy fried eggs!
MANGO & COCONUT NICE CREAM
This plant based treat is the ultimate healthy soft serve to enjoy on a balmy Summers day!
TRAY BAKED FISH AND CHIPS
*Baking fish and chips in the oven is much easier and less messy than deep frying.
PEACH, PISTACHIO & HONEY TART
This tart recipe is a quick and easy 5 ingredients dessert.
ULTIMATE TUCK SHOP SANDWICH
Enjoy this recipe as a dip, a dressing for BBQ vegetables, with roast lamb or dolloped onto salads.
BANOFFEE OVERNIGHT OATS
These banoffee overnight oats are a healthy spin on the classic British pie consisting of pastry, caramel, bananas, cream & chocolate shavings. They take less than 10 minutes to prepare and make a luxurious yet nutritious breakfast on busy mornings!
One Pan Lasagna
This one pan lasagna is convenient, budget friendly and absolutely delicious.
One Pan Shakshuka
This 5 steps one pan Shakshuka recipe can be enjoyed at anytime of the day.
Dorito Tacos
Your Taco recipe with an extra layer of crunch and flavouring.
Miso Chicken Noodle Jars
Level up your meal prep this winter with these delicious miso chicken noodle jars.
Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks
Your go-to 15 minute and budget friendly Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks recipe.
Juicy Pork Roast
This family-friendly meal is less than $20*, all it takes is some olive oil, salt, pepper, a little over an hour in the oven and you’ve got yourself a huge hit!
Nutella Toast Pies
Who doesn’t love Nutella? These toast pies are easy to make and easy to please.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Burnt Butter
Feed the family for less than $20 with this twist on a traditional Mac & Cheese!
Pimped Up Minestrones with Ravioli
Who said the classics have to be boring? Pimp up everyone's favourite winter soup with a few pantry staples and voila!
Pork, Fennel & Mozzarella Meatballs
What's the only thing better than a one-pan recipe? A one-pan recipe to feed the entire family for less than $20! Try these super easy, super cheesey meatballs.
Roast tomato & burrata spaghetti
Don't let this simple recipe fool you! This five ingredient spaghetti is full of flavor and as easy as it is impressive.
Pork and ginger wonton noodle soup
Healthy and hearty this flavorful wonton soup with quick chilli oil is the perfect winter warmer for less than $20!
Cauliflower salad with smashed chickpeas & tahini yoghurt
Your new favourite easy mid-week lunch or dinner awaits. Packed full of nutrients, this colourful salad is perfect to prep ahead of time!
SEAFOOD BOIL BAG
This dish was made to impress. Inspired by a recipe we saw at restaurant, “Kickin In”, we wanted to recreate a more budget friendly, at home version.
Easter
Heirloom Tomato Ricotta Tart
Savor the indulgent sweetness of this savory Ricotta tart recipe.
Gifting, Valentine's Day
2023 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Whatever you Love
Gifts for him, gifts for her and gifts for whatever you love this Valentine’s Day.
CHERRY & VANILLA MASCARPONE TART
This delicious dessert using everyone's favoruite summer stone fruit, the cherry, is just as impressive as it looks!
Christmas, Food, Recipes
APPLE, MISO & HONEY GLAZE HAM
Not your regular Christmas Ham, this super easy variation on everyone's favoruite Christmas day meal is set to become your new go-to recipe!
ROAST PUMPKIN WITH CASHEW CREAM, POMEGRANATE & SPICED SEEDS
Sweet and delivious roast pumpkin to brighten up your Christmas spread.
Christmas, Food, Recipes
FENNEL, NECTARINE & MOZZARELLA SALAD
Fresh, bity and the perfect side for a summer Christmas feast. Celerate the silly season with the freshest produce of the summer.
Christmas, Food, Recipes
PRAWN BRIOCHE ROLLS WITH LEMON & DILL
The perfect summer starter - spice up your Christmas celebrations with these bright and fresh prawn brioche rolls!
Lifestyle, Food, Recipes
Halloween cocktails and drinks to impress
Tasty and terrifying ideas for cocktails, mocktails, potions and brews that can be made for both adults and kids.
Beauty, Fashion, Family
Easy Halloween makeup ideas to try this year
Whether you want to go glam or ghoul, here are some fun and simple ideas to make you stand out this Halloween!
Father's Day, Gifting, Lifestyle
The best Father's Day card message ideas
We can’t all be wordsmiths, let Dad know how much he means to you with our favorite Father’s Day messages. We’re not crying, you are! 😭
Fresh Food, Recipes
How to make the ultimate Father's Day lunch
What’s better than breakfast in bed for Father’s Day? A blowout BBQ feast with the family.
Impress dad with your hosting skills and grilling technique and make his special day that much more tasty.
Impress dad with your hosting skills and grilling technique and make his special day that much more tasty.
Men's, Lifestyle
What to Get Dad This Year - at Any Price Point
Whether your dad is into the latest tech gadgets, or loves to chef it up in the kitchen, there’s an art to buying gifts that they’ll actually love. Keeping them in mind is the first step.
Hit Snooze with These Bedroom Winter Warmers
The cold weather keeping you up at night? Create a cocoon of comfort in your bedroom this wintertime with some of our warming home favourites, and finally sleep easy.
Fresh Food, Recipe, Healthy Living
Fill Your Fridge with This Autumn Produce
An easy way to combat the rising prices of fuel is to be smart when grocery shopping, and shopping for our fruits and veg in a seasonal way is a great place to start. Let us help you make the most of the autumnal produce in your local supermarket.
Lifestyle, Homewares, Hacks
Luxe Home Hacks for Less
Kmart, Big W and Target… They’re the official headquarters of home hacks, stylish decor and affordable luxury.
If your home is in need of an interior design overhaul, our fav department stores give you a chance to try the big trends at a fraction of the cost.
If your home is in need of an interior design overhaul, our fav department stores give you a chance to try the big trends at a fraction of the cost.
Fresh Food, Mother's Day, Inspiration
Avo Smash to Pastry Treats - Your guide to Mother's Day Breaky in Bed
Treating your mum to breaky in bed this Mother’s Day should be easy — it’s figuring out what to make her that can be the most difficult task. That, and making sure you wake up before she does.
Mother's Day, Fresh Food, Recipes
AVOCADO TOAST WITH BEETROOT HUMMUS AND SPROUTS
We may have all been told to stop buying avocado toast if we want to afford a house… but hey, the kids can still make it for mum at home! If mum isn’t a Pancake person this colourful and delicious take on avocado toast not only looks beautiful but guaranteed it’ll taste better than the $20 cafe version.
Mother's Day, Recipes, Fresh Food
PANCAKES WITH FRESH BANANA AND WARM CARAMEL DRIZZLE
Is it even Mother’s Day if you don’t have pancakes in bed?! For a no-fuss (yet indulgent) breakfast, you can’t go past the humble pancake. Easy, delicious, totally kid friendly (with dad or another adult supervising!) and easy to plate up beautifully for Mum!
Lifesytyle, Home, Decor
How to style an Easter table with the hottest decor of the season
If you’re hosting this Easter, you’ll want your tablespace to be as stunning and impressive as the food you serve. You don’t need to spend a fortune to impress your friends either. With the following tips, you’ll have your Easter table looking like a magazine spread. Why shouldn’t the table wear its party clothes too?!
Lifestyle, Food, Health
Meet Skye Swaney
Skye Swaney is a recipe developer, dietitian and enthusiastic. She loves creating simple but delicious recipes that make the most of seasonal produce and look as good as they taste.
Food, Dining, Inspiration
Freshly baked spiced hot cross buns with a candied peel
Warm, fluffy and fresh out of the oven. Are you drooling yet? Try @shift.nutritions easy to make hot cross buns at home.
Food, Dining, Inspiration
Dark chocolate, pear and hazelnut pudding with vanilla cream
The perfect warm chocolate pudding with just a hint of hazlenut. This is the ultimate chocolate dessert.
Seasonal salad of rocket, sugared walnuts and figs with a balsamic honey drizzle
Salads don't need to be boring. Complement any main course with this sweet & savoury side salad.
Food, Dining, Inspiration
Twice Roasted Butternut & Sage Gratin with Parmesan
Oooey, gooey cheesy vegetables. This delicious vegetable side will tempt even the fussiest of guests.
Food, Dining, Inspiration
Crispy sea salt roast potatoes with fried rosemary
Is there anything more satisfying that golden roast potatoes? We don't think so. \
Food, Dining, Inspiration
Tender leg of lamb with a rosemary mint crust
Find out the secret to perfectly roasted lamb with a crusty herb crust.
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Sat - 9am - 5pm
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Our location
30 Pearson Street
Charlestown NSW 2290
Call us
02 4944 4333
Stores & services
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