More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk
Owners of 10 Kia model vehicles are being urged to park them away from flammable structures after the discovery of a serious fire risk with an electrical part.
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‘First light culture’ to awaken predicted tourist boom
An ambitious tourism target has been set for NSW, but extra capacity and the right branding will be needed to deliver on the goal.
Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades
The Kia Sorento has been on Aussie roads for more than two decades and still offers competitive buying in the popular SUV market.
Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks
Researchers have released a comprehensive study into the long-term effects of daylight saving on sleep, debunking myths it makes people ill.
The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know
Building a home can come with hidden costs. Unfortunately, many people don’t think about these costs until it’s too late.
Hub to help Indigenous communities own their history
A community-led research project is fighting for Indigenous digital and archival sovereignty, aiming to empower communities to care for their cultural heritage.
Patriarchy ‘smashed’: ladies’ win in lounge legal fight
A legal decision that forced the closure of an art gallery's ladies' lounge because it "discriminated" against men has been overturned.
Don’t mention the ‘m-word’: Honda slips behind the pack
A ground-breaking machine in its early days, the sixth-generation of Honda's iconic CR-V has slipped back to the pack but new technology might turn that around.
Pathfinder treads middle ground but steps up yet again
It's not quite the longest-serving model in Nissan's range, but the Pathfinder rightfully sits high in the family tree.
Kylie Minogue says world tour will kick off in Perth
Kylie Minogue's 2025 world tour dates have been announced, including venues in Australia.
‘Flipped universe’: legal fight for ladies’ lounge
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art is appealing a tribunal decision which ruled their ladies-only lounge discriminated against men.
Bravo to Mazda’s impressive, good-looking BT-50 ute
Its parentage has changed a bit through the years, but Mazda's BT50 remains a strong competitor in the white-hot ute field.
Stars in Victoria to film Netflix thriller
Hollywood stars are shooting a major blockbuster thriller in Victoria for Netflix and Lionsgate, written by a local film maker.
The charge star crime-fighting actor didn’t see coming
Actor Simon Baker has avoided a conviction after appearing in a country town court over a drink-driving charge, complicated by a global tech outage.
Keeping Accord on Aussie streets for half a century
Honda's Accord is one of the best-known and longest-serving models on the Aussie market and as it nears 50 years old, here's the latest and 11th generation.
Bubble experts bring a show that pops to Sydney Fringe
Bubble Show in Space, by Australian performer Kurt Murray and his Romanian partner Iulia Benze, is playing at Sydney Fringe for the first time.
‘My heart is broken’: Nicole Kidman’s mother dies
Nicole Kidman has won the award for best actress at the Venice International Film Festival for her role in Babygirl.
‘Really sad’: Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga
Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has needed support after the international fallout from her controversial performance in Paris.
Mazda’s big, burly family flagship justifies price tag
It's the biggest, most powerful and expensive model in the Mazda range, but the CX90 hasn't lost touch with the brand's values.
Artists bypass gallery system at affordable art fair
While the Affordable Art Fair presents more than 60 galleries, it also showcases artists who've left the gallery system behind to succeed on their own.
$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket
A Brisbane mother who won the third-biggest lottery prize in Australian history revealed she thought she had lost the winning ticket.
Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship
This is probably the fastest car built by Swedish maker Volvo, even putting some of its racing cars to shame.
Consultation on police involvement in Sydney Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board is consulting on the participation of NSW Police at future events.
Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord
Australians now have a right to disconnect from work after hours but business groups harbour concerns about the new protocols.
Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation
Passengers could be reimbursed for cancelled or delayed flights under a charter of rights for airline travellers, but the measures are some way in the distance.
Insurance hikes are leaving struggle street unprotected
Natural disasters exacerbated by climate change are resulting in higher home insurance costs with about 1.6 million households now under home insurance stress.
Australian Ballet leaps into new venue with 2025 slate
The Australian Ballet's 2025 season features two world premieres, by Stephanie Lake and William Forsythe, and the return of Nijinsky, Manon, and Carmen.
Theatre bar walks the tightrope of live show venues
Brisbane theatre and cocktail bar The West End Electric opens with the Queensland premiere of Limbo - The Return. But will they make it under the limbo stick?
Enduring executive express is still all class
It's been a class leader for almost seven decades and Mercedes-Benz's E-Class remains a force to be reckoned with.
Live on TV, Gold Logie winner gets a tattoo on his bum
Having won the Gold Logie, Larry Emdur has followed through on a promise to get the initials of his fellow nominees tattooed on his bum, live on television.
Flights guaranteed for regional Rex Airlines customers
The federal government has guaranteed bookings on Rex Airlines as it goes through the administration process, as sacked workers call for their entitlements.