Tantrums and tinsel: why I love the shopping centre Santa photo
The Santa photo feeds my photographic penchant for overly staged family portraits that signal to the camera “we are posing together for a photograph”
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Carnival sued over norovirus outbreaks
Carnival has been sued by passengers who say they suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting after being unnecessarily exposed to norovirus on eight separate cruises.
Electric vehicle chargers get a boost
More shopping centres and office buildings will get electric vehicle chargers as part of a new deal struck by one of Australia's largest property developers.
Flight bite: Airfares soar before Christmas
The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.
Luxury EV giant ticks over like clockwork
Hyundai's new Genesis Electrified G80 takes passenger serenity to new heights - and carries a price tag to match.
Fan frenzy as Socceroos unite nation
Football fever is building in Australia as fans make plans to cheer the Socceroos in their David-and-Goliath clash with football giants Argentina.
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Car-sharing services battle for Aussies
A new car-sharing service will attempt to change summer holiday rentals in Australia but its biggest rival is pulling out stunts to divert attention.
Why petrol cars could be bad investments
Some lenders are offering better rates for electric car loans amid predictions petrol cars will become a dying breed within years.
Loretta Lynn was more than a great songwriter – she was a spokeswoman for white rural working-class women
Loretta Lynn’s death at the age of 90 marks the end of a remarkable life of achievement in country music. Her dramatic life story – retold in the 1980 award-winning film “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” based on Lynn’s 1976 biography – made Lynn a household name. She grew up in poverty in a small Kentucky mining town, marrying and starting a family as a teenager before reaching unprecedented heights of commercial success as a recording artist of modern country music.
Latest suave lines of Porsche evolution
Several decades of Porsche 911s have combined to produce the latest range which clearly carries the family DNA, but are each unique.
Some 1.4m Aussies look to buy electric car
More than one million Australians are in the market for an electric car but more could be swayed if chargers were easier to access, new research finds.
Electric vehicle named car of the year
An electric vehicle has claimed Carsales' car of the year title for the second year running, with one judge saying it could prove a point to naysayers.
Land Rover’s ‘Disco’ brings power, comfort
High performance, comfort and fuel economy are on offer in the new and improved Land Rover Discovery, which reaches the speed limit in under seven seconds.
Diverse showcase at 2023 Adelaide Festival
The program for the 2023 Adelaide Festival has something for everyone - but some shows may prove more challenging than others.
Hyundai’s baby SUV in its wildest form
There's a small green button inside this Hyundai Kona which, when pushed, unleashes the full potential of its 206kW and 392Nm.
Power struggle: charging challenge for EVs
Australia's switch to electric cars is accelerating but connected a charger to every home threatens to put the brakes on progress.
Bringing musicals to the deaf community
As the arts sector makes its post-COVID return, theatres have made it their mission to welcome all audiences - including members of the deaf community.
Salad days: How to get the most out of the healthy eating option
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your salad-eating habits as the weather warms up.
Melbourne Cup racegoers back at the track
Melbourne Cup crowds have returned in full for the first time in three years as punters and fashionistas hit Flemington, along with animal rights protesters.
Your dog ‘nose’ when you’re stressed! How man’s best friend uses smell to monitor our feelings
When people are stressed, there are hormonal and nervous system changes that alter the kinds of odours produced by the body.
Porsche looks, badge without the price tag
It's the most affordable model in the Porsche stable and the Macan presents a sensible option for drivers who don't need high-performance options.
Virus-infected cruise ship docks in WA
West Australian authorities are confident a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Coral Princess cruise liner is being safely managed after it docked in Fremantle.
Ferguson dares to dream for Cup favourite
English horseman James Ferguson established his own training business three years ago and is eyeing a Melbourne Cup triumph with favourite Deauville Legend.
New A3’s nod to fuel-saving measures
Audi has had an each-way bet with its new A3 hatchback, which is fitted with a hybrid powerplant and cylinder-on-demand system.
Historic treaty deal signed in Victoria
Treaty negotiations will begin in Victoria next year after the state government signed a deal with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
Weeknight visits driving city revivals
Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.
Elongated Jeep with seating for seven
Jeep has stretched its latest version of the Grand Cherokee to make room for another row of seats, but in some areas the crowd favourite model hasn't 'grown'.
Qantas to boost wages, expects $1b profit
Qantas says it will boost worker pay by 10 per cent after a "remarkable turnaround" to profitability due to strong travel demand.
Plug-in Merc limo can go the distance
The race might be on to bring down the cost of electric vehicles, but at the other end of the price scale, competition is hotting up.