Travel
Spin the globe: A three-week luxury adventure for two
9 July
Successful careers can bring exciting opportunities, but they can also make it difficult to step away from busy schedules and decide how to spend precious holiday time. For a young professional couple with no children, travel offers the chance to...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A four-week family adventure
2 July
Choosing a family holiday can sometimes feel harder than packing for one. Parents may dream of beautiful scenery and cultural experiences, while school-aged children imagine theme parks, wildlife encounters and endless opportunities for adventure....[Read More]
The first great retirement journey: Seven weeks through Europe
25 June
Retirement changes the way a couple can travel. For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, family responsibilities and limited annual leave. Now, for the first major trip after retirement, time becomes part of the...[Read More]
Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return
24 June
Drivers will pay $10 more to fill a 65-litre tank of fuel when tax relief designed to combat surging fuel prices begins to wind back. The move comes after a volley of dire warnings grocery and transport costs would spike and holiday-makers would...[Read More]
Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge
24 June
All drivers should be forced to pay for the damage their vehicles cause to roads and bridges based on the weight of their vehicles, an inquiry has heard, rather than singling out those who own electric cars. Broadening the scope of the NSW...[Read More]
Fast-track: electric trucks to hit Aussie roads faster
17 June
Twenty electric prime movers will hit Australian roads faster than expected after a first-of-its-kind project secured a $5 million boost. New Energy Transport on Monday revealed it would deploy a heavy-duty electric truck fleet months earlier than...[Read More]
Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve
17 June
Ski holidays and other far-flung winter road trip destinations will suffer when tax relief for drivers runs out during one of the biggest domestic travel periods, advocates warn. A fuel excise cut and GST rebate designed to ease surging costs for...[Read More]
Europe, the Scottish Highlands and an Outlander dream
11 June
There are some journeys that feel like a holiday, and then there are journeys that feel like stepping through time. A trip through Europe and into the Scottish Highlands is one of those rare adventures where cobblestone streets, ancient castles,...[Read More]
Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise
10 June
Low-emission vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Australia’s second-hand car market as motorists strive to conserve fuel. But hybrid vehicles, rather than electric models, are proving to be in highest demand and the most resistant to...[Read More]
Exploring the world’s top culinary destinations
4 June
Exploring the world’s top culinary destinations is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of traditional flavours and innovative gastronomy. Here are some of the most renowned places known for their exceptional culinary experiences: Tokyo,...[Read More]
Spin the globe: Six weeks through Canada and Alaska
28 May
For the mature family with a little more time, a sense of adventure and a desire to do something truly memorable, this six-week getaway lands on one of the world’s great wilderness playgrounds: Western Canada and Alaska. This is not a holiday...[Read More]
Selling up and rolling out: Is full-time caravan living right for you?
21 May
There comes a moment in life when the house feels a little too quiet. The kids have moved out, the bedrooms are empty, the weekends are your own again, and suddenly the idea of maintaining a big home, mowing lawns and cleaning rooms nobody uses...[Read More]
Take the break: creating memories with your loved ones
14 May
In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of taking leave and investing quality time with loved ones cannot be overstated. Our professional lives often consume vast portions of our waking hours, leaving limited opportunities to nurture...[Read More]
Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax
14 May
Australia’s electric car drivers may escape a road-user charge for another year but will pay more tax under measures revealed in the federal budget. The changes are part of several reforms to support low-emission vehicles in the budget, including...[Read More]
Spin the globe: Four weeks in Georgia and Armenia
7 May
Spin the globe and let your finger land somewhere unexpected: the Caucasus, where Europe and Asia seem to meet over a shared table of wine, mountain air and stories that feel older than the roads themselves. For a couple chasing adventure, romance...[Read More]