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.
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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.
Punchy hatch falls far from the Corolla tree
One of Australia's top-selling cars has delivered a hot-hatch version that's stirring more than senses.
Central Queensland through the eyes of a pioneering drover
Ever wondered what some of Central Queensland’s iconic stations and newly established towns were really like in the nineteenth century? The recently published, Capricorn drover, could give you an idea.
Stubborn inflation hangs over challenging rates call
The end of the interest rate hikes may be in sight but the next cash rate call won't be an easy decision, with high inflation proving hard to knock over.
Santa Fe flexes new set of muscles to go the distance
In the same week Hyundai pulled the covers off an all-new model due next year, the outgoing Santa Fe proved it has plenty of life left yet.
Stonehouse Delights Over 800 Visitors at Open Day
Over 800 visitors from Southeast Queensland recently flocked to the Stonehouse Open Day Weekend, captivated by the rough-hewn stone buildings, magnificent draught horses, and an array of talented performers that brought the past to life.
On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100
The Farmall tractor, loved by generations of farmers and collectors, will celebrate its centenary in country NSW this weekend.
Hit Japanese anime has Australians digging volleyball
Volleyball participation has spiked across the country, thanks to a Japanese show about a vertically-challenged teenager.
Big limo Beemer designed to leave a smaller footprint
The biggest saloon in BMW's stable comes with the option of an all-electric power plant and a truckload of technology.
Fight to keep dolphin sanctuary from going under water
One of only two rehabilitation centres for injured wild dolphins in Australia may be forced to close its doors because of a lack of funding.
Rare dolphin rehab centre on the brink of closing
One of only two rehabilitation centres for injured wild dolphins in Australia may be forced to close its doors because of a lack of funding.
Porsche’s updated baby soft-roader still fits to a T
Porsche continues its never-ending quest to build a car for every buyer, this time with the new Macan T soft-roader.
Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge
Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city.
Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshare surges
Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to and surpassing pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city, according to a government report.
Flights cancelled, delayed over Sydney Airport winds
More than 40 domestic flights in and out of Sydney have been cancelled after the airport was limited to a single runway for a second straight weekend.
Paracetamol versus ibuprofen – which works best and when?
In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen. While both are effective at reducing pain, they work in different ways. So how do you know which one to choose and when?
Latest model makeover shows Nissan is on the right path
It's been on the Australian market for almost 30 years but the Nissan Pathfinder is just starting to show its true colours.