Travel
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
9 August
As many as 250,000 Australian workers could unlock significant electric vehicle discounts after a change to small business software that will automate car leases. The change, from accounting platform MYOB, could help more than 100,000 businesses...[Read More]
Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand
2 August
Australia needs to be more plugged in. That’s the message from some electric vehicle experts, who say the country will need another 28,000 public chargers to be deployed over the next seven years to meet demand for zero-emissions transport. But...[Read More]
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
2 August
Electric car sales have more than doubled in Australia over the past year as consumers and government policies perform a U-turn on zero-emissions transport technology. But some states and territories are performing significantly better than others,...[Read More]
Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s
26 July
Demand for petrol stations will remain high into the 2030s in Australia – years after some countries have banned the sale of fossil fuel vehicles, an energy giant has predicted. But Ampol also expects electric car sales will rise significantly in...[Read More]
Home-charging change could put brakes on electric cars
26 July
A proposal to let Queensland power providers disconnect electric vehicles during peak periods has been slammed as an “unbelievable” disincentive that could prevent the state reaching its emission-reduction goals. The change, detailed in a draft...[Read More]
Renters, unit dwellers to get better EV charger access
19 July
Renters and apartment dwellers will have an easier road to choosing electric vehicles when 500 kerbside chargers roll out to council areas in Sydney and Newcastle. Twenty-six local government areas with the least access to off-street parking have...[Read More]
World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia
19 July
Electric motorcycles have quite literally peaked in Australia, with a local rider claiming a world record for the highest climb on one of the zero-emission vehicles. Guinness World Records has officially recognised the journey undertaken by Adelaide...[Read More]
More electric car price cuts in Australia as sales soar
12 July
Australians will have three electric vehicle options under $40,000 after another automaker dropped the price of its next-generation car in the country. GWM revealed plans to cut $4000 from the asking price of its Ora electric car on Wednesday, just...[Read More]
New vehicle market motoring despite brakes on supply
12 July
Sales of new cars and trucks are surging in Australia, despite ongoing supply issues. Australian customers took delivery of 124,926 new vehicles in June, a 25 per cent improvement on the same month last year, the Federal Chamber of Automotive...[Read More]
No-interest loans to give more drivers their own wheels
5 July
A program helping low-income families access vehicles will be offered for another year after demand for the scheme soared more than 30 per cent. The federal government announced it would invest another $500,000 in the pilot program run by Good...[Read More]
How to Travel on a Budget: Getting the Most Out of Your Trip
6 July
When wanderlust beckons, it’s easy to dream of jet-setting to exotic locations. However, those dreams could be held back by budgetary constraints. The good news? Budget travel — because going on a holiday out of town doesn’t have to break the...[Read More]
Top destinations to visit for young families
29 June
Everyone can find something to enjoy in Australia’s many towns and natural wonders, from kiddie explorers and beach-loving teenagers to culture-hungry adults and foodies of all ages. Good thing there are plenty of places to see and experience in...[Read More]
Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis
21 June
Autonomous flying taxis could transport Australians around city centres in coming years but will need strict rules to ensure they are not pushed off course by unexpected urban winds, a report warns. Researchers at RMIT University issued the warning...[Read More]
Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia
21 June
An electric vehicle price battle is emerging after MG revealed plans to launch the cheapest electric car in Australia days before one of its biggest rivals was expected to do the same. The Chinese automaker unexpectedly cut $6000 from the cheapest...[Read More]
More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant
14 June
Hundreds more Australian rideshare drivers will be encouraged to get behind the wheel of an electric car after the federal government pledged $20 million for a vehicle subscription startup. The funding for Splend will allow the company to offer an...[Read More]