Lifestyle
BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand
7 December
Australia’s second biggest electric car brand will open another 30 retail stores and more service centres in the nation as part of a push to overtake leading vehicle makers. Executives from BYD and its Australian partner EV Direct made the...[Read More]
Preparing to go caravaning in Australia and the advantages of working remotely.
7 December
Preparing for a caravanning trip in Australia is an exciting venture, especially for those embracing the freedom of remote work. Australia’s diverse landscapes, from its sun-kissed beaches to the rugged outback, provide a spectacular backdrop for...[Read More]
5 Tips to Save Money This Christmas
7 December
Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]
Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut
6 December
A lost love for letters means posties will only deliver them to most Australians every second day, but parcels will still be dropped off daily. After recording a $200 million loss, Australia Post is shifting its priorities to packages, with half a...[Read More]
Virgin Voyages launches in Australia with a splash
6 December
Sir Richard Branson has launched his new Australia-based cruise liner with a splash – plunging into the ship’s pool surrounded by dancers and champagne. The British business tycoon showed off an app feature that allows cruisers to shake their...[Read More]
‘It’s exciting’: Players back shorter Big Bash League
6 December
The BBL’s playing group appears convinced the decision to adopt a shorter fixture can help revitalise the league this summer. Australia’s premier Twenty 20 cricket league has been cut back from 56 regular-season games to 40 after frustrations...[Read More]
Australian students out-performing international peers
6 December
Australian students are performing better than their average overseas peers, but those from disadvantaged backgrounds are about five years behind in their schooling. Education performance in Australia is above average in maths, science and literacy,...[Read More]
Experts sweet on labelling crackdown on sugar claims
6 December
A shake-up on how packaged foods and beverages are labelled will mean products high in sugars can no longer carry ‘no added sugar’ claims, although consumers won’t see the changes for some time. The new standards agreed to on Friday by...[Read More]
Tips for a meaningful Christmas
30 November
Creating a Christmas filled with genuine warmth and joy often seems like a daunting task amidst the hustle of holiday preparations. The season of cheer can quickly turn into a flurry of stress, leaving many of us more relieved than regretful when...[Read More]
Why Financial Security is Paramount for a Satisfying Retirement
30 November
Retirement is often idealised as a carefree chapter in life, where one can indulge in long-postponed hobbies, travel, and quality time with loved ones. However, the idyllic vision of retirement is predicated on a foundation of financial stability....[Read More]
MS breakthrough could mean treatments halt progression
29 November
A treatment for progressive multiple sclerosis could be on the horizon after a researchers found injecting stem cells into the brains of patients could potentially stop the disease advancing. The study said the procedure was “safe, well tolerated...[Read More]
Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests
29 November
Early results from a $14 million program to test the real-world efficiency of cars on Australian roads has found more than half use more petrol than lab tests indicate, with some exceeding promises by 13 per cent. Two vehicles also produced more...[Read More]
New media laws to ‘level the playing field’ for free TV
29 November
Free-to-air channels will be guaranteed front of place on smart TVs under new laws designed to “level the playing field” of Australia’s media landscape. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland brought forward prominence laws which would allow...[Read More]
Netball Australia makes pay offer to Super players
29 November
Netball Australia has made a pay offer to the sport’s elite players that would allow contracting to begin for the 2024 season while negotiations continue between the warring parties. The deal would mean all players receive an 11 per cent pay rise...[Read More]
Ban on disposable vapes imports to kick in soon
29 November
Australians will soon find it harder to access vapes, as the government attempts to prevent the industry creating a new generation of nicotine addicts. About one in seven 14- to 17-year-olds and roughly one in five 18- to 24-year-olds vape. While...[Read More]