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.
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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.
What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now
Perhaps the key lesson for New Zealand, and also Australia, is the need to think beyond emergency management to building long-term resilience within agencies and communities.
Satisfying relationships are good for women’s health
Women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age, a study suggests.
Do beach cabanas actually protect you from the sun?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hybrid Haval turns up heat in SUV market
Chinese car maker Haval is busy refining its models as it fights for a greater share of the Australian market.
Spirit of the Z lives on in latest version
Decades after first thrilling drivers as a Datsun, with some questionable inclusions along the way, Nissan's latest Z is a sure case of '50 not out'.
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Good old day for Swift at Golden Guitars
Andrew Swift was a shock pick for best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, with Amber Lawrence and Casey Barnes also claiming major prizes.
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Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win
Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.
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No end in sight for Barnes’ stunning rise
Casey Barnes' career has been one long rise to the top of Australian country music and he's hopeful of more awards with five Golden Guitar nominations.
Dancer in wheelchair soars in aerial duo
A aerial dance duo from New Zealand are bringing their upside-down spectacle to the Sydney Festival in a show that evolves with each performance.
Room for eight in flagship Hyundai
Korean car maker Hyundai has dipped its toe into loftier company - and a new price bracket - with an upgrade of its big, premium SUV, the Palisade.
‘More potent than cyanide’: how to stay safe from blue-ringed octopus this summer
Blue-ringed octopus are famed for being one of the most venomous animals on the planet, and the symptoms from a bite are the stuff of nightmares. But how worried do you need to be?
Queer reinvention of Jane Austen classic
A queer envisioning of Jane Austen's famed romance will premiere during WorldPride as part of the Sydney Theatre Company's latest program.
Samsung investigates phone-crashing update
The world's biggest smartphone company is investigating reports a software update is disabling some of its handsets in one Australian location.
Top 10 tips to keep cool this summer
How do you keep cool on a budget? Here are our top ten tips:
COVID test required of arrivals from China
Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.
Australia welcomes 2023 with a bang
Australians partied well into the night during the first New Year's Eve celebrations without COVID-19 restrictions in three years.
Cities abuzz as NYE returns to normal
Free of mask mandates and other COVID rules, locals and visitors in most parts of Australia are letting their hair down to farewell 2022 and welcome 2023.
Qld urged to bring in New Year’s legally
The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.
Why are Aussie pubs filled with tiles?
After all, what would the swill pub have been like without tiles?
Four tips to set realistic New Year’s Resolutions
By following these tips, you can set realistic new year's resolutions that will help you make positive changes in your life and set you up for a great 2023!
The best beaches to visit in Queensland this summer
With its stunning coastline and beautiful weather, Queensland is the perfect destination for a summer beach getaway. But with so many beaches to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some of the best beaches to visit in Queensland this summer...
Brawny Jaguar getting hearts racing
Jaguar's formidable F-Pace SVR won't win any environmental awards, but commands plenty of attention from high-end SUV buyers.
Aussies seek bargains in post-Xmas sales
Shoppers are predicted to spend record amounts in the summer sales with clothing, hospitality and household goods expected to be the most popular categories.