June 2024
Biden courts Hollywood, while Trump tackles swing state
Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a glitzy fundraiser for the president, while his opponent was on the hustings in the crucial battleground state of Michigan.
- Darlene Superville and Will Weissert
August 2023
Shine’s pelvic mesh victory turns sour
The legal firm tried to bill class action members the ‘usurious’ interest rates on loan facilities they didn’t know about.
- Myriam Robin
July 2023
Why chewing gum just isn’t cool any more
For previous generations, the product was a bit edgy, but today’s popular culture has new symbols of teen insubordination.
April 2023
Bali is overrun by influencers. Locals are fighting back
The island is a magnet for twenty-something digital nomads, life coaches and wellnesspreneurs, but their welcome has grown thin.
- Jenny Valentish
December 2022
Borders are open, but we’re still holidaying at home in record numbers
Australians have holidayed at home in force this year, delivering the local tourism sector a record $74 billion between January and September, up 20 per cent on 2019.
- Fiona Carruthers
Washington honours stars of stage and screen
Actor George Clooney, singer-songwriter Amy Grant, singer Gladys Knight, composer Tania León and rock group U2 were celebrated for their contributions to the arts.
- Jeff Mason and Daphne Psaledakis
May 2021
Jeweller shares the love with a Pretty Woman collection
When the French house Fred agreed to make a diamond and ruby necklace for a risqué romcom starring Julia Roberts, it had no inkling of what a hit it would be.
- Lauren Sams
December 2019
- Analysis
- UK election
If Jeremy Corbyn were a biscuit, which kind would he be?
One of the highlights of the British election has been the focus groups run by British billionaire Michael Ashcroft, whose quirky questions showcase the best of British humour, writes Hans van Leeuwen.
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- Hans van Leeuwen