Benz turns to tech and comfort in latest C-Class
Mercedes-Benz's fifth-generation C-Class delivers a fresh look, plus suite of technical and comfort enhancements.
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Historic Queensland Snaps Go Global in QUT-Google Collaboration
A new collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Digital Collections and Google Arts & Culture is set to bring a rich collection of historic Queensland photographs to global audiences.
Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show
A weekend of celebration marks 50 years since the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973.
Audi’s incredible hulk takes the top perch
Forget saloons and limousines, it's the era of the SUV and Audi's Q8 is clearly labelled as the marque's latest flagship.
Kia’s Niro makes an eye-catching, quickfire return
Buyers of Kia's Niro SUV have earned a bonus with the quick release of its second-generation effort, barely a year after the original model arrived here.
Leave now call as Qantas chief announces departure date
Under-fire Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will retire from the airline's board in about 12 months but a fierce critic wants him to leave the company now.
Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John’s wellness walk
Thousands of walkers and furry friends have gathered in Melbourne for the late Olivia Newton-John's annual Walk for Wellness raising money for cancer treatment.
Porsche updates its racetrack-ready wild child
If engineers were designing the iconic Porsche 911 today, this is probably how they would have drawn it.
Scroll, See, Sip: How Social Media Encourages Youth to Drink
A recent study from the University of Queensland has found that exposure to alcohol-related content on social media directly correlates with problematic drinking behaviours among young people.
Daylight saving road risk warning for drowsy drivers
Longer and warmer days are arriving as daylight saving begins in most jurisdictions around Australia, but the shift brings a slight bump in road accidents.
Luxurious little Rangie plugs in to the cool kids club
Land Rover was one of the first makers to release a EV model, but six years on the updated Range Rover Evoque has only made modest progress.
Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade
Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.
Tentative deal to end the Hollywood writers strike
Hollywood's writers may soon return to their laptops, if a new deal with the major film and tv studios is accepted by members of the Writers Guild of America.
Audi’s fire-breathing family mover is full-on fun
Audi's SQ7 has something to please everyone in the family, even if there are six or seven of them - and it will get you anywhere fast.
Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series
A new teen ABC series is putting the experience of refugees on temporary visas front and centre on Australian screens for the first time.
Seltos ready to blossom out of big sibling’s shadow
Korean maker Kia has borrowed plenty of features, from looks to electronics, from its acclaimed Sportage in giving the smaller Seltos a major facelift.
Melbourne boosts police presence following CBD rampage
Victoria Police will bolster its patrols in the Melbourne CBD and busy shopping and sporting precincts as the city's events season ramps up.
Subtle changes only for spunky drop-top MX-5
The latest update to Mazda's MX-5 has been completed in the maker's usual subtle manner, notwithstanding it's difficult to improve the popular model.
Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond
More Australians are choosing to live on the road after COVID-19, as the humble caravan park becomes the unlikely nexus of post-pandemic life.
You’re the voice: Farnham’s not gonna sit in silence
The Uluru Dialogue has released a new advertisement in partnership with John Farnham backing an Indigenous voice to parliament, featuring his most famous song.
Here’s what new 60-day prescriptions mean for you and your hip pocket
From today, there are significant changes to how some common medicines are prescribed and dispensed in Australia. This means you could walk away from the pharmacy with 60-days’ worth of your usual medicine from a single prescription. Until now, most long-term medicines were only available for 30 days at a time. So the price of these medicines for some patients may effectively halve.
Trusty Audi oil-burner goes the distance, on the cheap
If saving petrol, or saving money, is important, this could be the car for you - Audi's clever, updated Q5 35TDI
Cruise passengers wave goodbye to COVID restrictions
Passengers will be able to cruise around the country unrestricted after state governments lifted the final COVID-19 mandates on cruise ships.
Genesis sets a cracking pace as it gets fully charged
Korean luxury brand Genesis is keeping its pedal to the metal as it pumps out new and interesting models.
First Nations Artist’s Century-Old Piano Takes Centre Stage in Brisbane
A 117-year-old piano, hand-painted by Cairns First Nations artist Susan Reys, recently made headlines in Brisbane. The piano, first found at an auction in Cairns, was featured in an orchestra performance. Its unique design and history showcase the artist's talent and cultural stories.
Toyota hasn’t got cross, it’s got even, with a Corolla
Toyota has added yet another SUV to its already extensive range, this time tapping into the popularity and reliability of the Corolla.
Mercedes throws down the EV gauntlet to long-time rival
Mercedes-Benz has continued to blaze its own trail in the luxury EV segment with its new electric E-Class equivalent, the EQE53 AMG.
Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination
Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.
Australians urged to show courage, strength on voice
The voice referendum will be a choice between Australians retreating into ourselves or having the courage to advance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
Pearson asked to take ‘yes’ message stick to Canberra
The leaders of 13 Arnhem Land clan groups have asked activist Noel Pearson to carry their message of support for an Indigenous voice to parliament, to Canberra.
Garma guests urged to set sights on referendum success
The voice referendum is front and centre as the Garma festival celebrates Indigenous culture on Gumatj country in northeast Arnhem Land.