October 2023
A 700km road trip you can brag about when you return to work
Cycling from Central Victoria to Canberra makes for an arduous break. But the quiet rail trails and pubs en route ensure it’s fun for those up for the challenge.
September 2023
The power of data: here’s what the Financial Review knows about you
You probably just read about house prices. If we’re doing our jobs, you’ll peruse this too.
March 2023
Your Johannesburg stopover just stepped up a level
Skip the airport hotel and spend a night in luxury at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel.
What this luxury safari lodge offers that others don’t
At Sabi Sabi’s Earth Lodge, an absence of fences makes lounging on your suite’s private patio all the more thrilling.
November 2022
On the doorstep: Six new boutique hotels close to home
Whether it’s a pad in the Whitsundays or some old-world elegance in Auckland, these classy stays are utterly beguiling.
September 2022
Millennials, here’s why you should book a safari for your next trip
An affordable eight-day adventure in the South African bush means this often once-in-a-lifetime treat is attainable on most budgets.
October 2021
Paspaley turns deep-sea treasures and tattoos into fine jewellery
The brand’s new collection features rare, pristine Pinctada maxima pearls alongside precious finds their divers have retrieved from the depths.
The escape-to-nature portal Millennials are choosing over Airbnb stays
Accommodation booking platform Riparide has proven popular among those who desire both a break from the city and the comforts of an Instagram-ready cabin.
September 2021
Business calls for free rapid testing rollout
Business is heaping pressure on the Morrison government to allow wider use of rapid COVID-19 testing; Brisbane will likely win the NRL grand final hosting rights; nine more people die with COVID-19 in NSW as it records 1480 new cases. Follow updates here.
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July 2021
How Adam Liaw went from lawyer to ‘sass king’ TV chef
His on-screen persona may be sunny and warm, but there’s a darker side to the celebrity cook that’s winning him Gen Z fans.
June 2021
WA makes COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for aged care workers
WA Premier Mark McGowan says he will make it compulsory for aged care workers to be vaccinated; Victoria’s nine new COVID-19 cases are linked to known outbreaks. Follow live updates here.
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May 2021
The bathhouse recreating ancient rituals for modern city-dwellers
A new kind of sanctuary in Melbourne’s inner north provides an antidote to what’s come to be known as wellness, and offers a stunning space to just be.
March 2021
The week when JobKeeper was introduced
A year ago this week, Australians were told to stay at home, the wage subsidy scheme was introduced, the market had its worst month ever and KPMG cut 200 jobs. Here’s how it happened.
This week last year: stocks crashed, pubs shut
A year ago this week, restaurants were forced to close, thousands queued up at Centrelink and travellers were put in hotel quarantine. Here’s how it happened.
How leaders are tackling ‘surreal’ business travel challenges
Cancelled flights, interstate detours and 24-hour trains. Welcome to the post-pandemic reality of domestic business travel.
January 2021
'Hang Mike Pence': Trump destroys relationship with VP
President Trump is said to be indignant, unmoored and psychologically fragile; Michelle Obama condemns the muted police response; the conservative Wall Street Journal urged Donald Trump to go. Follow updates here.
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October 2020
Melbourne malaise as lockdown kills grand final party vibe
Scott Morrison will consider alternative quarantine arrangements to get Aussies home; anti-lockdown protestors have again taken to Melbourne's streets. Follow live here.
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September 2020
Victoria overhauls its contact tracing system
The federal government says the Victorian outbreak could have been avoided. Follow our live updates here.
'Hope on the horizon': dramatic fall in new cases
The latest official statistics show the number of new cases has nearly halved in the past week. Follow updates here.
August 2020
Almost 400 guests moved out of Sydney quarantine hotel
NSW Police found the hotel did not meet expectations required of the quarantine program in a regular audit. Follow our live updates here.