Your Qantas frequent flyer points are now worth less – Here’s what’s changing

Qantas Frequent Flyer points were devalued on Tuesday. From now, most reward seats – especially in business and first class – require up to 20% more points. Key Takeaways Key background Australians are sitting on an estimated billions of frequent flyer points – yet many don’t understand how to use them effectively, says Mark Trim, […]

Zubin Appoo has been appointed as the new permanent CEO of WiseTech. Image: Supplied

WiseTech Global reveals new CEO

WiseTech Global has appointed Zubin Appoo as its new chief executive officer, replacing interim CEO Andrew Cartledge, who stepped into the role in the wake of a string of controversies surrounding co-founder Richard White.

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Mystery buyers of Byron Bay’s $15 million Sun Ranch revealed

Exclusive: The mystery buyers behind Byron Bay’s cult micro-resort Sun Ranch have been revealed. Sydney-based couple James and Sophie Raper have quietly taken over the 55-acre Coopers Shoot property in a deal worth more than $15 million. Perched in the Coopers Shoot hinterland, Sun Ranch opened in September 2023 to critical acclaim, even earning a […]

The Cardrona Hotel is up for sale.

One of New Zealand’s most iconic hotels is up for sale

The Cardrona Hotel – arguably New Zealand’s most photographed pub and a fixture in the Southern Alps for more than 160 years – is officially on the market. Set between Queenstown and Wānaka, the heritage-listed property is about as iconic as it gets. And for the first time in more than a decade, it’s up […]