The next era of Australian F1 fandom: inside the Paddock 43 community

Capitalising on massive F1 growth here and abroad, together with the popularity of Melbourne-born McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, Paddock 43 podcast hosts Patricia Valeri-Mellior and Eleanor Baillieu are building an inclusive community of racing enthusiasts. It’s Sunday afternoon in Melbourne, and a recently refurbished art deco pub in Armadale is alive with the energy of […]

The twist ending of ‘Wicked: For Good,’ explained

‘Wicked: For Good’ ends the story of the Wicked Witch Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande), closing the final chapter on a mysterious page of the Grimmerie.  Wicked: For Good concludes the tale of doomed friendship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), turning to a new page in the Grimmerie as […]

A global wine map from England to Australia

From emerald Douro slopes to Mendoza’s sweeping plains—here are the world’s 50 best wineries, ranked by wine experts at Virgin Wines. Terraced vineyards climb Douro’s emerald slopes, century‑old Malbec vines sweep Mendoza’s plains, and horse‑drawn carriages roll through time‑worn estates. From neo‑Gothic chapels in Chile’s Maipo Valley to submerged cellars in Argentina, these wineries unite […]

What is ‘Pluribus’ really about?

Apple TV’s new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan, starring Rhea Seehorn, has a lot to say about the state of the world—here’s the meaning of ‘Pluribus,’ explained. Pluribus, the bold new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has kept audiences guessing.  We’re only a few episodes into Apple TV’s new series, and […]

Inside the world’s most legendary five-star hotels

The inaugural Hotel Icons List celebrates enduring luxury properties more than a century old from Colorado to Cannes. In an era when luxury hotels open and close like umbrellas, longevity in the hospitality world seems almost impossible. Yet scattered across the globe, dressed in their finest holiday splendor each December, just as they have for generations, […]

Inside the most significant supercar auction of the year

When Gordon Murray Automotive’s new Special Vehicles division revealed the S1 LM during Monterey Car Week in the summer, it said all five examples had already been bought by a single person. It seemed that, not only did the stunning three-seat, V12-powered supercar resemble Murray’s McLaren F1, but the way it was sold reminded the […]

Aussie pop star Rosé and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ make Grammy history

K-pop has historically been ignored when it comes to the Grammys. This year, things are different, with Melbourne-raised singer Rose earning three Grammy nominations, alongside the music from Netflix’ smash hit KPop Demon Hunters. Despite being a global phenomenon for the past decade, K-pop has been underrepresented at music’s biggest night. Only one name from […]