Travel
Spin the globe: A 21-day journey through Portugal
12 March
There is something wonderfully freeing about retirement. The alarm clocks become optional, the calendar opens up, and suddenly the world feels full of possibilities again. One of the most exciting ways to begin this new chapter is to spin the globe,...[Read More]
Qantas hikes fares as fuel costs surge on Mideast war
11 March
Qantas Airways will hike fares on its international routes in response to the surge in jet fuel costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Australian flag carrier also said it was considering adding capacity on its existing Europe...[Read More]
A guide to budget-friendly Australian travel with kids in tow
5 March
Australia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes, offering an endless array of family-friendly travel destinations. While the Land Down Under is known for its expansive wilderness and coastal charm,...[Read More]
Car sales slow down but electric vehicles charge ahead
4 March
Australians are buying fewer cars but more electric models, with sales of the low-emission vehicles more than doubling in a month to set a record. By contrast, new petrol-powered vehicles experienced the greatest slowdown in sales during February...[Read More]
Navigating your next adventure with ease – a checklist for your next road trip
26 February
Planning a road trip can be an exciting adventure, offering a unique blend of freedom, discovery, and bonding opportunities. Whether you’re exploring familiar landscapes or venturing into unknown territories, preparation is key to ensuring a...[Read More]
All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts
25 February
Australia has its best chance at finally getting high-speed rail, as the federal government splurges almost $700 million to make the project shovel-ready within a few years. A two-year development phase started on Tuesday, ensuring work on the...[Read More]
UK to enforce travel permit requirement for visitors
25 February
The UK government is urging international visitors to ensure they are travel-ready as border rules are enforced. Visitors to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital permission to travel that costs Stg 16 ($A31), first...[Read More]
Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear
18 February
At launch, the Electric Car Discount was expected to help about 5000 Australians get behind the wheel of a quiet, low-emissions, battery-powered vehicle. The policy, introduced in 2022, removed the fringe benefits tax from some electric cars,...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A mystery itinerary for the curious, retired traveller
12 February
Retirement brings with it a rare luxury: time without deadlines, mornings without alarms, and the freedom to say yes to curiosity. This itinerary begins not with a booking engine or a checklist, but with a simple ritual. Place your hands on a globe....[Read More]
Petrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up
4 February
A growing number of motorists are putting the brakes on petrol and diesel vehicles, instead choosing hybrid and electric models for their next car. The trend is accelerating in 2026, according to figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive...[Read More]
Tourists begin paying to see Rome’s Trevi Fountain
4 February
Tourists keen to follow tradition by tossing a coin into Rome’s Trevi Fountain will need to dig a little deeper as the city introduces a visitor fee. The new 2-euro ($A3.40) charge, aimed at easing overtourism and helping fund upkeep of the...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A couple’s guide to travelling slowly, deeply, and together
29 January
There’s a moment that happens when you travel as a couple — usually somewhere between packing bags and boarding a plane — where you realise this trip isn’t really about the destination at all. It’s about time. Time away from routines,...[Read More]
No seats, no dramas: $30m boost for self-driving cars
28 January
Self-driving cars without seats, windows or steering wheels could be manufactured in Australia within the year after a $30.7 million funding boost. The National Reconstruction Fund announced its investment in Melbourne-based Applied Electric...[Read More]
Where the globe stopped: A journey to the edge of the world
22 January
We spin the globe not because we don’t know where to go, but because we want to be surprised. The finger hovers for a second longer than usual, the world blurring beneath it, continents flashing past like old postcards. Then it stops. Right down...[Read More]
Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’
21 January
Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute. Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]