Search for sounds in vision-free videogame
A Melbourne video game developer has made an audio-only game for vision impaired people, featuring some specifically Australian sounds.
Lifestyle
Tea drinkers live longer: study
Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study.
Live music returns as venues seek cover
More than a year since the death of tour promoter Michael Gudinski, the team at Frontier Touring's Melbourne headquarters often finds itself asking, "What would Michael do?"
Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk
Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old.
Record number of new Australian businesses
Australians are starting new businesses in record numbers, with more than 160,000 added to the economy in 12 months.
Eco accolade for reviving cleared farmland
A West Australian couple who regenerated their family farm after it was heavily cleared by their parents has won national recognition from the conservation group Landcare.
Dogs get teary for their favourite humans
Pooches produce happy tears in response to their favourite humans, adding a new dimension to an age-old story of love and companionship.
Silverchair reunion hopes dashed
Global stars feature on virtual art trail
Some of the top names in global contemporary art are part of a new virtual-reality art trail in Melbourne.
Increased health risks working from home
Australians embracing the post-pandemic trend of working from home could be at increased risk of injury, experts say.
Distance no barrier for Mundi Mundi fans
It's cliche for musicians to thank fans for travelling long distances to see them play - but the revellers at this festival in the NSW far west outback have trekked further than most.
Apps helped people stay fit amid pandemic
Fitness trackers on mobiles helped people stay healthy amid pandemic lockdowns but the devices also added stress with information overload about COVID-19, a study has found.
Reality TV comps scaring wannabe singers
For some performers, the mere thought of singing solo in the spotlight can cause a crippling case of stage fright. But now the incredible and occasionally intimidating vocal skills of reality TV contestants could be scaring wannabe singers right off the stage.
London Symphony Orchestra coming to Australia
The London Symphony Orchestra will play a series of concerts in Australia, led by conductor Sir Simon Rattle in his final season as music director.
The many phases of Olivia Newton-John
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases, and who found success exploring many facets of her talent.
Newton-John family to accept state funeral
Olivia Newton-John's niece says a state funeral is needed, although a formal offer by the Victorian government is yet to be made.
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the singing superstar who won viewers' hearts as Sandy in the blockbuster musical Grease, has died aged 73 at her home in California.
Gumboots galore at Byron music festival
A weather system hitting the Queensland and northern NSW coast has eased as it moves south, while Byron Bay festival organisers call for patience.
Porsche’s piece of practicality
Not satisfied with producing one of the fastest electric vehicles on the planet, Porsche has extended its Taycan range to include a dose of practicality.
Museum shows First Nations art purchases
A collection of artwork by Indigenous artists from far north Queensland and the Torres Strait is on display for the first time at Canberra's National Museum.
Lexus launches compact electric option
Look past the chiselled and unique styling of the Lexus UX300E to find the car's most interesting element - its electric drive train.
Ag minister heads to Indonesia over FMD
Australia's agriculture minister will head to Jakarta for high-level government talks about Indonesia's response to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
Latest Tucson reaching for the future
The advertising campaign might be a bit of a stretch, but Hyundai's new Tucson delivers style and quality.
BMW hatches a coupe of grand proportions
The name might be a little confusing, but BMW's compact hatchback makes plenty of sense once behind the wheel.
Punchy three-cylinder Rio with bite
Once the ugly duckling of the Kia family, the sharp little Kia Rio GT-Line delivers style and surprising performance from its tiny engine.
Hobart solstice swimmers take nippy dip
More than 2000 people have stripped naked for a sunrise dip in Hobart, marking the winter solstice and end of the Dark Mofo festival.
Aust cruise ship key in Vanuatu jab race
As Vanuatu prepares to reopen on July 1, an Australian cruise ship refitted as a floating vaccine clinic is racing to get to the country's remote islands.
Audi’s S3 sedan mixes sporty and sensible
Not quite mainstream, but not pretentious either, Audi's new S3 sedan is something of a stealth bomber.
Aussie bargains on Amazon’s Prime Day
Amazon Australia says it will feature a record number of Australian small businesses during its Prime Day shopping event on July 12-13.
Rock still solid 40 years on. Goanna hits the road to celebrate Spirit of Place
Very few bands make a record that contains the essence of its time and still sounds relevant four decades later. Goanna did it with their very first album, Spirit of Place, in 1982.
Fifth generation baby Benz all C-Class
The latest version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes along with some hybrid power.