Search continues for missing Qld fisherman
Police say there are no plans to scale back rescue efforts in the search for a fisherman missing off the coast of northeast Queensland.
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The wait is over for weighty M4 soft top
It's the most expensive and probably the most desirable of BMW's latest M models, but the M4 Convertible is not without fault.
Tough to fault plug-and-play Volvo XC40
Volvo's new all-electric XC40 model takes an already impressive SUV to new heights in emissions, performance and features.
Trivago fined $44.7m over misleading rates
Travel booking company Trivago has been fined $44.7 million after a Federal Court judge found it intentionally misled consumers about hotel room rates.
First cruise ship docks in Aust since 2020
P&O Australia's Pacific Explorer has become the first cruise liner to dock in Australia since a ban triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Australian airports swamped over Easter
Airports around the country are dealing with their busiest day in two years as tens of thousands of travellers take to the skies for the Easter long weekend.
Tasmania in no rush to allow cruise ships
The Tasmanian government has indicated it is in no hurry to welcome back international cruise ships, despite the imminent end of a federal ban on the vessels.
Airport passengers told to arrive earlier
Staff shortages are still causing delays at airports as travel spikes over the school holiday period with passengers being told to arrive much earlier.
Qantas issues sorry to stranded travellers
Qantas says it's sorry after a family accused the airline of treating them unfairly as they missed their flight to Chile because of delays at Sydney airport.
Iconic Birdsville races make grand return
The Birdsville races are returning to form after a pandemic-induced hiatus with the first of two carnivals for the year happening this weekend.
Hyundai’s i20N a lesson in temptation
Hyundai has developed a sizzling, light-weight and burbling version of its entry-level hatchback.
Harder to age well without comforts: study
New research suggests an inexorable link between the cost of household energy and the ability of Australians to age comfortably in their own homes.
Byron Bay is Insta’s picture perfect beach
A mass analysis of posts has found Byron Bay to be home to Australia's most Instagrammable beaches with more than 3.1 million tagged images found.
Do you have a drinking problem? Tips to recognise and treat a booze addiction
With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits.
Oscars 2022: The slap, the emotions, the music and the red carpet frocks
It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it. It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it.
Beemer beneath the bonnet of new Supra
A corporate collaboration between two of the world's leading car brands has delivered a beautiful love child in the form of Toyota's recently upgraded Supra.
Headdress returned home after 50 years
The traditional owners of Mornington Island have had a significant ceremonial item returned to them after it spent more than 50 years overseas.
Cost of living measures ‘responsible’: PM
As the government announced a $60 million tourism investment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised the upcoming federal budget would be responsible.
Kia Niro joins car-maker’s electric suite
Korean car-maker Kia is rolling out its electric vehicle program with impressive speed, but the latest arrival is a step back from its recent efforts.
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Cruise lines welcome overturn of ban
Cruise lines will be able to resume operating in Australia from April 17, but additional safety measures will be in place.
Toyota adds Kluger to pack of hybrids
Having championed electric driving for decades, Toyota's latest hybrid model risks being blown away by pure-play electric rivals.
Scared of a heart attack? Here’s five ways to improve your heart health
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From car surfing to illegal fires and broken gates – people are parks’ biggest pests
Hoons and rule breakers are ruining the environment in some of Queensland’s most beautiful national parks and state forests by starting illegal fires, driving into no-go areas and even chopping down trees. Amid jaw-dropping surveillance video of people riding unrestrained on the top of cars and the back of utes, figures reveal nearly $700,000 in fines were handed out last financial year.
Polestar proves its point across Nullarbor
It might be part of the Volvo stable, but Europe's newest electric brand, Polestar, defies expectations.
Riding bulls in the US on the cards for Queensland rodeo’s young “Mr Fabulous”
Number one Queenslander, Donovan Rutherfurd, is living up to his mantra “the harder you try, the better you do” after claiming the biggest win of his career at the national rodeo finals.
Bucking back to life: Dirt ‘n dust of the rodeo returns
Before COVID-19 shut down many events, there were 224 rodeos in Queensland each year attracting more than half a million spectators and bringing more than $62million into the economy.
Fine diners! Queensland’s best roadhouse feeds revealed
You have been driving for hours in the red dust and heat, when up ahead an oasis appears for the weary traveller - the Roadhouse diner. Here are some of the best places you will find a great feed when you are out on the road.
Head-turning, track ready and exy Porsche
Porsche's race-bred Cayman GT4 brings an added touch of wildness to the German marque's sports car range.