Lifestyle
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapter—a time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
The secret to family holidays: how to get your teenage and independent kids on board
17 April
As kids grow into teens and young adults, family holidays often become a harder sell. They’ve got social lives, part-time jobs, study pressures, and their own sense of independence. But when you realise you might only have a handful of chances...[Read More]
Safety on inland water courses and life jacket requirements in Australia
16 April
Australia’s inland waterways, such as the Murray River, are popular destinations for boating, fishing, and recreational water activities. However, despite their tranquil appearance, these watercourses can pose serious risks. Strong currents,...[Read More]
Refunds for flyers after airline’s overpricing error
16 April
An error in Virgin Australia’s booking system has overcharged thousands of flyers, with consumer advocates blaming the lack of competition for travellers being taken for a ride. About 61,000 travellers will get partial refunds averaging $55 for...[Read More]
Mixed-team golf given the go-ahead for 2028 Olympics
16 April
A mixed-team golf event will debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with teams comprised of one male and one female athlete from the individual competitions. The event will be contested as a 36-hole competition, the PGA Tour said, split across two...[Read More]
Aussies shun US as Trump slump, dollar dive slow travel
16 April
Australians are turning their backs on travelling to the US as tourism experts point the finger at the weak dollar and President Donald Trump. There were 74,877 Australian visitors to the US in March, compared to 81,208 for the same period in 2024,...[Read More]
Matildas in ‘limbo’ as coach search drags on
9 April
Matildas star Steph Catley says she hopes Football Australia finds a permanent coach “sooner rather than later”, admitting players are “in limbo”. The Matildas have been without a full-time coach for eight months since Tony Gustavsson’s...[Read More]
Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time
9 April
Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms. While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the...[Read More]
Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?
9 April
When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla. “Tesla was definitely off the cards for us, it was not even an option,” she says. “We didn’t like the...[Read More]
Respect your time: breaking free from instant availability
3 April
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isn’t important. Responding immediately may feel productive, but it...[Read More]
Managing finances and lifestyle activities during retirement
3 April
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career...[Read More]
Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports
2 April
Australians will soon be able to clear border control more quickly at American airports. A program allowing expedited clearance upon arrival in the US will be expanded to include Australian passengers, after laws passed federal parliament. The...[Read More]
How Aussie explorers can visit tourism’s final frontier
2 April
In an age of over-tourism, in which many seasoned travellers have ‘been there, done that and got the T-shirt,’ Greenland looms almost as a final frontier. Australian adventure travel company Intrepid will soon play a role in the Arctic...[Read More]
Astronaut Katy Perry to shoot for the stars in April
2 April
Katy Perry will go into space in April. The Teenage Dream singer revealed in February that she would be part of an all-female crew – which also includes presenters Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez – to travel on the next launch of Jeff Bezos’...[Read More]
Tom Cruise’s advice for those with social anxiety
2 April
Tom Cruise’s advice for those struggling with social anxiety is “try doing the opposite”. His words of wisdom on how to deal with times of strife have been revealed by actress Hayley Atwell, 41, who shared them during an appearance on the...[Read More]