What’s in a name? Here’s a hybrid from Haval
The first hybrid offering to hit Aussie shores from Haval is likely to appeal to families with its features and price tag.
Lifestyle and Leisure
Shopping centres rebound in full year with no lockdowns
Major Australian shopping centres have turned over a record $54 billion in sales last year as customers returned to bricks and mortar shops after lockdowns.
Ruby Princess passengers get final crack at COVID compo
Australia's top court has agreed to hear a class action by passengers on the Ruby Princess cruise ship, who claim the company failed in its duty of care.
Baby Beemer SUV not such a small contender
The third-generation BMW X1 continues to break new ground for its sector, sharing functionality with bigger and electric versions from the Bavarian stable.
Cost-of-living concerns impacting Aussie travel plans
After rebounding from the pandemic, the travel industry is facing further setbacks as holidaymakers face cost-of-living concerns.
Business conditions still strong, but confidence waning
Business conditions remain firmly in positive territory despite successive interest rate rises, although sentiment in the community has dived.
Fijian cane toad croaks it after arriving in Melbourne
A quick-thinking traveller from Melbourne has helped protect Australia's unique flora and flora from a hitch-hiking cane toad.
Tourists escape to the country as budgets tighten
Albury has been named Aussie Town of the Year as Australians look to the regions for cheap and cheerful holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Banshees, wives, women and mavericks: our predictions for the Oscars 2023 best pictures
The Banshees of Inisherin is an absolute masterpiece, and my pick for Best Picture (and one of the best films of the year).
S stands for so much more in mid-range Macan
Few mid-range SUVs are begging to be driven as hard as the bi-turbo, 2.9-litre, V6 Porsche Macan, which comes with some of the brand's most classic traits.
‘Bollywood to Brisbane’: Australia signs new film deal
An agreement to encourage collaboration between the Australian and Indian film industries is being hailed by the government as a big moment between the nations.
China COVID testing travel requirements to be scrapped
Travellers to Australia from China will no longer need to prove a negative COVID-19 test, following the scrapping of testing requirements.
Floods an ongoing torment for regional tourism
Almost 70 per cent of Australians will avoid taking a regional holiday this year due to rain and flood risks, according to a nationwide poll.
Researchers on the trail of deadly micro jellyfish
Scientists at Queensland's James Cook University have uncovered more clues towards solving the mystery of where juvenile Irukandji jellyfish live.
Passengers stranded for hours as flight diverted to NT
A flight from Bangkok to Melbourne was diverted to Alice Springs after a medical emergency, with passengers stuck on the plane for more than six hours.
Olivia Newton-John remembered as ‘one of a kind’
Internationally acclaimed singer, actor and philanthropist Olivia Newton-John has been honoured at a state memorial service in Melbourne.
Blanchett, Luhrmann add to gongs with even more AACTAs
Avatar has won best film at the international AACTAs, while Australians Cate Blanchett and director Baz Luhrmann also added to their collection of awards.
Street dance stories feature at Fringe with Betwixt
Wanida Serce's new show Betwixt, for the Adelaide Fringe, combines spoken-word poetry with street dance.
Volvo keeping pace with electric commitment
Volvo's determination to be first among equals for EV buyers is reflected in the quality of its second all-electric model, the C40.
From internet cafes to the world stage for Aussie gamer
Victor Huang started out skipping school to play video games at a Sydney internet cafe. Now he competes for million-dollar prize pools on the e-sports circuit.
Sublime design: the Queenslander
The Queenslander house is a classic piece of Australian architectural design. With its distinctive timber and corrugated iron appearance, it breaks the monotony of the bland, master-planned display villages on the peripheries of our cities.
Nine dials down first-half net profit to $190 million
Nine Entertainment's first-half net profit fell 16 per cent to $190 million compared to a year ago but met its guidance for underlying earnings of $370 million.
Great Sight! Drones keeping beachgoers safe
The $8 million SharkSmart drone trial, a collaboration between the Queensland Government and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ), is being rolled out across some of the state’s most popular beaches.
Labor commits $103m to amp up downbeat NSW music scene
Labor is promising a NSW music office to fix the vibe in the muted music scene, after a decade of venue closures left the industry in the doldrums.
Do beach cabanas actually protect you from the sun?
Katie Lee, The University of Queensland and H. Peter…
All-electric Genesis with top-end luxury and technology
The GV60 is the first exclusively electric model from Genesis, reaching 100km/h in four seconds and adorned with luxurious appointments and plenty of tech.
Warrior master off road with the bumps to prove it
Nissan has added some additional go-anywhere capacity to its latest customised ute, the Navara Warrior.
Pick-your-own adventure as sunflower season blooms
While commercial sunflower crops are grown for oils and stock feed, some farmers are finding fun in the field as Australia's eastern states burst into bloom.
Australia’s most popular picnic location revealed
NSW and Queensland have been named Australia's most popular picnic locations, with South Australia and Victoria also making the Top 10 list.
Volvo stablemate takes early pole position in EV race
Offering an admirable range, with spunky Scandinavian style and an online showroom, Polestar makes a strong case in the electric vehicle market.
Secluded SA beach ranked best in Australia
A secluded bay in South Australia has been crowned the best beach in Australia, edging out popular destinations in NSW and Queensland.