Buss family sell Lakers at $10 billion valuation – The most expensive sale in sports history

The Los Angeles Lakers will be sold to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation, according to multiple outlets, marking the largest acquisition in sports history if the deal goes through. Key Facts Crucial Quote Lakers legend and Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson said fans of the franchise should be “ecstatic,” lauding Walter and saying the […]

Qantas has come in number two on The World's Safest Airlines list for 2025, according to AirlineRatings.com’s annual review of 385 carriers. Image: Getty

The World’s Safest Airlines for 2025

Air New Zealand has taken out the top spot in the latest global airline safety rankings, narrowly nudging out Qantas which came in second place. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “Only 1.50 points separated the top two airlines,” said AirlineRatings.com CEO Sharon Petersen. “Air New Zealand’s younger fleet gave it the edge over Qantas this year.” […]

The new Type XX Chronographe 2075 from Breguet. Image: Supplied

Breguet revisits its aviation roots with two new chronographs

Breguet has added two new Type XX chronographs to its collection, each paying tribute to the brand’s 250th anniversary and a legacy tied to aviation. The new Type XX Chronographe 2075 models – one with a black dial and the other in solid silver – draw from a civilian model Breguet introduced in 1955. Both […]

Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars For 2025

Forbes Travel Guide’s best hotel bars for 2025

From San Francisco to Seoul, these 58 extraordinary watering holes serve up exceptional cocktails, stunning design and world-class service. Hotel bars have become destinations in their own right. The finest examples are familiar yet transporting, offering a welcome respite for weary travelers, a launching pad for an exciting night out or the elegance of a […]

Golden Century

Golden Century at Crown: A second act for a Sydney institution

From late-night Chinatown haunt to a polished new home at Crown Sydney, Golden Century’s second act brings the classics back with a luxury twist. But does the former Sydney institution, once adored by chefs around town, still have the same charm? When I first moved to Sydney in 2016, one of my most endearing memories […]

Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Birkin Goes To Auction

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin goes to auction

From Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin going to auction at Sotheby’s to Brunello Cucinelli’s sun-drenched summer collection and millinery moves ahead of Royal Ascot, here’s what’s happening in fashion. Brunello Cucinelli Presents A Capsule Collection for High Summer 2025 Entitled, ‘The Summer That Never Left’ Brunello Cucinelli’s summer line embraces sun-soaked days and timeless elegance. […]

NGV’s immersion into Japanese culture continues with ‘Kimono’

On the heels of the Yayoi Kusuma exhibition closing, Australia’s most popular gallery opens a new celebration of Japanese culture, showcasing the iconic Japanese silk garment. The word kimono, translated as ‘thing to wear,’ has been used since the mid-20th century, according to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV.) The iconic Japanese garment itself, however, […]