Virus-infected cruise ship docks in WA
West Australian authorities are confident a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Coral Princess cruise liner is being safely managed after it docked in Fremantle.
Lifestyle
Ferguson dares to dream for Cup favourite
English horseman James Ferguson established his own training business three years ago and is eyeing a Melbourne Cup triumph with favourite Deauville Legend.
New A3’s nod to fuel-saving measures
Audi has had an each-way bet with its new A3 hatchback, which is fitted with a hybrid powerplant and cylinder-on-demand system.
Historic treaty deal signed in Victoria
Treaty negotiations will begin in Victoria next year after the state government signed a deal with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
Weeknight visits driving city revivals
Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.
Elongated Jeep with seating for seven
Jeep has stretched its latest version of the Grand Cherokee to make room for another row of seats, but in some areas the crowd favourite model hasn't 'grown'.
Qantas to boost wages, expects $1b profit
Qantas says it will boost worker pay by 10 per cent after a "remarkable turnaround" to profitability due to strong travel demand.
Plug-in Merc limo can go the distance
The race might be on to bring down the cost of electric vehicles, but at the other end of the price scale, competition is hotting up.
Travello raises $10m in Series B round
A Brisbane-based youth travel network has raised $10 million to capture the pent-up demand for tourism experiences.
Dollymine comes to life in country NSW
Dolly Parton fans are dancing in the streets of Narromine at Australia's first festival dedicated to the country icon.
Longer, warmer days during daylight saving
Longer and warmer days are on the horizon as daylight saving begins in most jurisdictions around Australia.
More grunt than gadgets on Patrol
There mightn't be many mod cons on the latest Nissan Patrol but there are other reasons for its rusted on base of loyal buyers.
Sonata plays a sweet new tune
Aussie families who once parked a Commodore or Falcon in the garage could instead consider Hyundai's latest Sonata.
Music and mateship the best medicine
Career-long friends and country music stars Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole consider themselves somewhere between siblings and tour spouses.
It’s RUOK Day – but ‘how can I help?’ might be a better question to ask
On another RUOK Day, it is understandable we feel unsure a simple question can make a difference. What good is simply asking a family member, friend, or colleague if they are OK? Are we just performing empathy without purpose, making a token query that is ultimately futile? And what do we do if they say “no”?
Justice will be done: Promoters say Justin Bieber concert at Suncorp to go ahead
Promoters of Bieber's Justice tour in Australia, Frontier Touring, believe the Australian and New Zealand dates in November and December should go ahead despite the setback.
Is lifestyle the life hack for health care?
Something called ‘lifestyle medicine’ might conjure images of candles, crystals, lotions, and potions. But that’s not what you get when you consult one of the growing number of doctors who practise or specialise in this approach to health care.
Tennis’ original super-brat hails the transformation of “clown” Kyrgios
"The guy is a genius on the court. He doesn't need a coach, he did an unbelievable job tactically.
How one exotic fruit could go mainstream
Spiky, enormous and largely unknown in Australia, the exotic jackfruit could soon become a supermarket staple.
“It’s really picked up in Queensland” – $2.7 billion lost on the pokies
Queensland has passed Victoria as the second biggest pokie state in the country.
There goes our hero: Foo Fighters farewell drummer Hawkins
There were tears, cheers and heartfelt tributes from a host of rock legends on Saturday, as thousands of fans gathered in honour of Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia in March.
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.
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.