Lifestyle
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapter—a time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re 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. They’ve got social lives, part-time jobs, study pressures, and their own sense of independence. But when you realise you might only have a handful of chances...[Read More]
Refunds for flyers after airline’s overpricing error
16 April
An error in Virgin Australia’s 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]
AI and 3D technology weaponised in fight against cancer
16 April
Australian researchers will ‘print’ cancer cells in 3D and use artificial intelligence software to analyse them after receiving a $2 million grant to invest in the technology. Macquarie University and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation...[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]
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. In a world that’s increasingly digital and fast-paced,...[Read More]
Diabetes drugs offer new hope for Aussies with dementia
9 April
Diabetes medications, including a popular weight loss drug, are offering new hope for more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia. Promising research published in the JAMA Neurology finds newer diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, are linked to...[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]
Hearing aids to heart monitors: tech is going healthy
9 April
Wearable gadgets did little more than count steps when they first appeared, promising to assess a user’s health depending on whether they hit 10,000 a day. But the technology, which now ranges from smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart rings...[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 Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s 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. “Tesla was definitely off the cards for us, it was not even an option,” she says. “We didn’t 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 isn’t important. 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 tourism’s final frontier
2 April
In an age of over-tourism, in which many seasoned travellers have ‘been there, done that and got the T-shirt,’ Greenland looms almost as a final frontier. Australian adventure travel company Intrepid will soon play a role in the Arctic...[Read More]