Lifestyle
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapterāa time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth.Ā Whether youāre planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
The secret to family holidays: how to get your teenage and independent kids on board
17 April
As kids grow into teens and young adults, family holidays often become a harder sell. Theyāve got social lives, part-time jobs, study pressures, and their own sense of independence.Ā But when you realise you might only have a handful of chances...[Read More]
Refunds for flyers after airlineās overpricing error
16 April
An error in Virgin Australiaās booking system has overcharged thousands of flyers, with consumer advocates blaming the lack of competition for travellers being taken for a ride. About 61,000 travellers will get partial refunds averaging $55 for...[Read More]
Stamp prices set to rise as snail mail volumes shrink
16 April
Licking a stamp for an envelope could cost more after the regulator flagged allowing price increases by Australia Post. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has formed a preliminary view not to oppose a 13.3 per cent rise in the price...[Read More]
Aussies shun US as Trump slump, dollar dive slow travel
16 April
Australians are turning their backs on travelling to the US as tourism experts point the finger at the weak dollar and President Donald Trump. There were 74,877 Australian visitors to the US in March, compared to 81,208 for the same period in 2024,...[Read More]
Food-obsessed pupsā weight under the microscope
16 April
Food-obsessed Labradors and Golden Retrievers of all shapes and sizes are being recruited to a study to understand obesity in dogs and how best to prevent or tackle the disease. Researchers are investigating how dogs can be impacted by their curvy...[Read More]
Avoiding isolation: staying socially connected and emotionally fulfilled at any age
10 April
Social connection is a fundamental human need, just like food and shelter. Regardless of age, staying connected with others plays a crucial role in our emotional and mental well-being.Ā Ā In a world thatās increasingly digital and fast-paced,...[Read More]
Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time
9 April
Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms. While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the...[Read More]
Devastating cost of fraudsters, scammers revealed
9 April
Sylvia Chou clicked a link on Facebook and three months later, she had lost $2.6 million to scammers. The advertisement for a currency trading platform was a sophisticated scam that wiped out her savings, and led to her borrowing money and...[Read More]
Will Teslaās problems crash Australiaās electric dream?
9 April
When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla. āTesla was definitely off the cards for us, it was not even an option,ā she says. āWe didnāt like the...[Read More]
Respect your time: breaking free from instant availability
3 April
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isnāt important.Ā Responding immediately may feel productive, but it...[Read More]
Managing finances and lifestyle activities during retirement
3 April
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career...[Read More]
Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports
2 April
Australians will soon be able to clear border control more quickly at American airports. A program allowing expedited clearance upon arrival in the US will be expanded to include Australian passengers, after laws passed federal parliament. The...[Read More]
How Aussie explorers can visit tourismās final frontier
2 April
In an age of over-tourism, in which many seasoned travellers have ābeen there, done that and got the T-shirt,ā Greenland looms almost as a final frontier. Australian adventure travel company Intrepid will soon play a role in the Arctic...[Read More]
The currency of connection: where true happiness lies
27 March
Financial wellbeing is often equated with security, stability, and the ability to afford lifeās necessities and luxuries without undue stress.Ā However, true happiness transcends monetary wealth, finding its deepest roots in meaningful...[Read More]