Office’s viral 8am ‘energising session’ divides
A Sydney real estate agent boss has set the internet alight with his “8am energising session”, but not everyone is a fan.
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‘Oligarch’: CEO traffic hack has people fuming
An airline CEO has revealed there is a way to skip morning rush hour – but maybe only if you’re a millionaire.
Perfect match sought for luxury wedding venue with 10-year lease
Luxury Gold Coast wedding venue Kwila Lodge is on the market, with the owners staying on to run events as an added incentive for investors to walk down the aisle.
Quick guide to Canada’s best city escapes
Local writer Emily Smibert takes escape.com.au for a quick tour of Canada’s four most exciting cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
Amount Aussies need to quit their jobs
Australians have revealed just how big a lottery win they would need to quit their jobs or retire early.
Nominate now: Your chance to celebrate great teachers
The Australia’s Best Teachers campaign is your chance to celebrate that special teacher that made the greatest impact on your life. NOMINATE HERE
Hot cross buns go on sale today
The Christmas lights are still up and Easter is months away but that hasn’t stopped a supermarket giant from rolling out hot cross buns on Boxing Day.
Kid-free cruises to be won by teachers
Nobody deserves a kid-free break more than teachers so Sir Richard Branson is giving educators a chance to win a cruise aboard his Virgin Voyages.
Gauguin’s World at NGA: “Our most ambitious exhibition”
Gauguin returns to the Pacific in a National Gallery exclusive exhibition that kicks off in June 2024.
Coles’ big update on popular shopping feature
Coles has made a big move to extend Quiet Hour across its stores to five days a week to help customers. See how it will work.
Shattered bonds and secrets unveiled: One Night might be your new TV obsession
With Big Little Lies and Broadchurch long over, no elevated mystery drama series has arisen to fill that void. Could this Australian production be your next binge?
‘Entry-level’ Bondi retail offering up for grabs
Situated in the heart of Bondi surrounded by iconic landmarks, the retail offering has received interest from local and overseas investors.
North Shore buyers jump on $60m opportunity
Due to begin construction later this year, buyers of the master planned community can enjoy a private rooftop area with views of the city from the balcony.
Top of their Game
Sometimes in the world of movies and television the stars do align – literally and metaphorically – to create something special. Such is the case with Top of the Lake: China Girl.
Centrelink sell off smashes records
The sale of two sites holding leases with government agency Centrelink has netted $75m, to set new records for western Sydney commercial sales.
Vibe Hotel sells for $125m
The $125m that developers paid for a Sydney hotel sounds expensive, but wait until you hear what the new apartments there are going to sell for.
Double Bay’s Savoy Hotel sells for $35m
Double Bay’s Savoy Hotel has sold for $35m to Anthony Scali, managing director of the furniture giant Nick Scali, in a hushed-up off-market deal.
Prominent horse trainer lists dream equine home
One of Australia’s premier horse trainers has put their Sydney home on the market, and as you’d expect it comes with some incredible stables.
Home of iconic restaurant sells for $4.2m
The home of Bills Darlinghurst has sold for $4.2m at auction, six months after it passed in for $3.3m, with suggestions representatives of founder Bill Granger were the underbidders.
$32m redevelopment starts on Polish Club
After years of designs, planning and meetings, construction has finally started on the $32 million redevelopment of one of Sydney’s most iconic clubs.
Record smashed again with $25.5m sale
Just two months after Aussie John Symond paid $21m, Double Bay’s auction record has been smashed again.
Three families to make $30m from airport site
Three families who have teamed up to sell their long-term homes backing onto the Western Sydney airport are set to make nearly 3000 per cent more than what they paid decades ago.
Step by step into the heart of paradise
Lush rainforests meet sapphire seas on the hiking trails of Tropical North Queensland.
A date with the Daintree
For travel writer Narelle Bouveng, a road trip into the lush tropics of the Daintree is a magical journey back in time.
Lockdown is over and the open road beckons
With local journeys good to go, this grounded travel writer is planning the ultimate Scenic Rim getaway.
Paradise on my doorstep
Global travel restrictions are keeping all of us closer to home. Fortunately for this local travel writer, the Sunshine Coast has a world of beauty to explore.
Road trip of rediscovery
With travel restrictions easing, it’s time for this Cairns-based travel writer to open up the throttle and take a longed-for getaway close to home.
Gorgeous sights a magnet for locals
With his flying wings clipped, a grounded Townsville-based travel writer seizes the opportunity to rediscover his own backyard.
Resilient and Resourceful: It’s what defines South Australians and their businesses
Thanks to some resourceful minds, there are many businesses in this great state that have pivoted and are now guiding our state back from hibernation to a bustling economy and a state of wellbeing, for employers and employees alike.
C is for Cure
Almost two decades after being diagnosed with hepatitis C, a breakthrough new treatment has given Rob Syrett back his life – and his joy of surfing
Recipe for eco-success
Southeast Queensland business Perfect Potion cuts waste with recycling thanks to support from Brisbane City Council’s Business Recycling program
Now is the time to re-explore South Australia
With travel restrictions easing, Marie Barbieri entices us with some quintessential SA getaways.
We are open for business – large and small once again
It is time for this great state to get moving again as we emerge from the impacts of Covid-19 and with assistance available South Australian business can begin to rebuild and thrive once again.
SA Businesses that are ready to take on the future
South Australian companies are doing it tough in the wake of COVID-19 – but, with restrictions lifting, their focus is now firmly focused on getting back to business
Be prepared
They’re two simple words with incredible implications. But they’re why South Australia dodged the COVID19 bullet.
Do you know how much you are worth?
Virtually anything can be insured in the surplus lines market – even body parts.
No hidden a-gender in path to corporate success
Whether helping to develop world-changing technology, pulling pints or advocating for people with disability, South Australian businesswomen are proudly aiming high
Courage under fire
Bushfires may have decimated half of Kangaroo Island but an area three times the size of Singapore remains open for business. It’s time to step up, South Australia.
Adelaide Fringe: from sidekick to superstar
For 60 years Adelaide’s annual celebration of music, arts and comedy has been a world leader on the international stage.
Healing power
Hepatitis C is now very much a curable condition, as Digby Hildreth can attest
A city oasis in the heart of Brisbane
Nature beckons as Victoria Park’s transformation puts Brisbane on the green map.
Aussies dig deep at check-outs for bushfire relief
Inspired by the generosity of customers, Coles has announced it will triple the more than half a million dollar that has been donated at the check-out.
Five things you need to know about the new Metro
A transport system to revolutionise the way you travel is just around the corner.
How a city rediscovered its river
From dredging and flooding, to the heart of the capital, here’s how Brisbane is embracing its waterway.
Celebrating the Stars of SA Business
All businesses, great and small, drive the South Australian economy. They support thousands of jobs and are the catalyst for growth, now and into the future, for all South Australians. Meet just a few of the local companies that are putting SA on the business map, both nationally and internationally.
Mercedes-Benz Brisbane sets the standard in shopping for new wheels
The powerhouse brand steps into the future. This is a car dealership like you’ve never seen before, where technology reigns supreme.
Welcome to tomorrow’s world – today
South Australian industry is changing at a prolific rate, with new start-ups and technologies changing the way we do business – and creating exciting career opportunities both now and into the future
Discover Adelaide’s newest centre for creative home design ideas
Your home. It’s the biggest investment decision and biggest maker of memories in your lifetime. You work hard to get it. You work hard to keep it. And you work to be proud of it. But nothing lasts forever.
Bring homelessness out of the shadows
Many South Australians are living week-to-week, or, facing difficult circumstances that can take a turn for the worse at any moment leaving them without a place to call home – it can happen to anyone.
Success stories: When sustainability pays off for business
Queensland companies are discovering that a values-led approach can drive demand.
12 must-do things at World Travel Expo Including Cruise
Book your dream holiday for less with hundreds of amazing travel deals on airfares, tours, river cruises, ocean cruises, car hire, accommodation and more.
Wings of hope
For Royal Flying Doctor flight nurse Sabrina Montaldo, Christmas will always bring with it memories of a dramatic rescue in the Outback.
Big data leads to big ideas
The first project of Adelaide’s Living Lab with MIT will be to help the South Australian Government boost the visitor economy – and bring more jobs to the state
How crowdfunding and social responsibility saved a business
Meet the Brisbane entrepreneurs who turned their ethical approach to business into a strategic advantage.
Keeping it local is key for a positive uni experience
Smart families are minimising expense and maximising emotional support by choosing a campus that’s high-quality and close to home.
The uni options that are easing stressed parents’ concerns
New, local campuses and better support services are making life easier for young students and their parents.
Trash or treasure: Do you know the difference?
A tsunami of unusable donations is overwhelming Australian charity shops. Can a clever social marketing campaign change donor behaviours and solve the problem?
Top tips on when and how to retire
Deciding how and when to retire is one of the biggest decisions in life
Courage in the country
Leanne Loryman encounters bravery and resilience every day in her work as a Royal Flying Doctor Service flight nurse. But there are some cases that will always stand out in her memory. Rory Gibson reports
We have liftoff
USQ launches new astronomy degree
Welcome to the car yard of the future
Buying a car should not be a chore. In Brisbane, one innovative dealership is making shopping for cars an experience to remember.
Battle for health just got personal
Every one of us can make a difference in the battle against life-threatening illness. Together. Fight.
Man flies Boeing 737 in his backyard
That’s right, every week a group meets in an unassuming backyard to fly a Boeing 737, albeit a simulator. We uncover one of the most amazing man caves the country has to share, and get to know the person who not only built the shed, but a fully operation flight simulator
The great kart caper: Brazen robbery in the middle of the day
Matt Morris is a quiet, respectful suburban husband and father but beneath the framework of his pleasant demeanour is a tormented soul, mystified by the brazen robbery of his backyard shed 12 months ago – We now launch a new effort to recover his kart with a $10,500 reward.
LIVING, LEARNING, LEADING. A Vision for the future
Catholic Education is about more than academic success: it’s about recognising the abilities of each and every student, creating opportunities to help them achieve their goals and become ambassadors for a better world
A challenging rescue is just the beginning of this flight nurse’s story
With darkness approaching, the hunt for an injured station hand on a vast outback property took on new urgency for RFDS flight nurse Jacinta Jones.
Training pipeline open for business
Business is being invited to take a hand in training the talent of the future, with help from the State Government’s Skilling South Australia initiative
The dramatic flight this RFDS nurse will never forget
For the flight nurses of Queensland’s Royal Flying Doctor Service, drama often unfolds high above the ground, while the rest of the world goes about its business. Here, Yvette Jenkins recalls the night things could have gone so terribly wrong.
The tech tools managers need to master
Future proof your career by making technology your friend.
Digital detox helping to forge better leaders
Leaders, step away from your laptop – new research reveals that a digital detox is the secret to great business performance.
It’s all about the freedom of choice
It’s a wonderful thing, freedom of choice. Now you have it when renewing your vehicle registration. Simply select your preferred CTP insurer and away you go
The ultimate buying guide to Myer’s massive stocktake sale
The Myer winter stocktake sale is ending Sunday, this is what you need to snap up before then.
Unmissable flavours in Hong Kong and Macao
Hong Kong and Macao are two vibrant and dynamic cities, where tantalizing aromas of food await at every turn.
Pilots soar to Toowoomba for new aviation degree
Budding pilots now have more opportunity to spread their wings and learn to fly thanks to an aviation degree being offered in Toowoomba at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
Kicking goals on and off the park
The SANFL is helping to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships and traineeships
How I found glasses I actually like
Apparently there are four face shapes — round, oval, square and heart — but how do I find the right prescription glasses if my face is a Round-Oval-Heart hybrid?
The July 1 milestone every small business needs to know
The ATO has rolled out the new mandatory Single Touch Payroll (STP) but many small business owners don’t even know what it is.
Why small businesses need to know what STP is
Payrolls are going fully digital from July 1, affecting more than 750,000 small and micro-businesses. Here’s what they need to know.
Turns out coffee pods don’t have to be bad for the environment
Most single-serve coffee pods aren’t easy to recycle and can take up to 500 years to decompose. But this Aussie startup had developed biodegradable, compostable pods made with Melbourne coffee.
Hong Kong’s best-kept secrets
Hong Kong is full of fabulous experiences like marvelling at the street art in Old Town Central, meditating at Tsz Shan Monastery and so much more.
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