It’s the start of a new era for luxury car maker Rolls-Royce as its first fully electric vehicle, the Spectre, arrives Down Under. But be warned, there’s a waitlist. The car, which debuted in Australia in early November, marks the first step in a pledge to have every Rolls-Royce running on electricity by 2030. Australia […]
It may be the race that ‘stops the nation,’ but the solid gold Melbourne Cup trophy, with its intricate details and opulent materials, deserves its own share of attention. Creating The Cup Crafted by W.J. Sanders since 2016, the making of the Melbourne Cup trophy is a significant undertaking, requiring a blend of traditional skills […]
In a turn of events that feels like a wrinkle in time, The Beatles have released a brand new single titled “Now and Then,” bridging a gap of nearly 30 years since what was believed to be their final song. The single casts a spotlight on John Lennon, the voice that beckoned a generation into […]
How far are whisky distillers prepared to go to get an edge at the prestige end of the market? High up a glacier in an arctic blizzard, it would seem. A few years ago, Scottish distiller Talisker took 12 American-oak ex bourbon casks with the ends taken off up to the Pemberton icefield in British […]
After 15 years heading up the Sydney Dance Company, artistic director, Raf Bonachela has returned to his roots and choreographed an emotional journey set to a diverse soundtrack from his native Spain. One of Raf Bonachela’s early memories is taking road trips with his dad who grew up in the deep South of Spain. He […]
The Silversea 2025 Summer Voyage Collection is open for sale to the general public, sporting 206 voyages across 409 destinations. The Silversea summer collection features two new grand voyages, including Silver Spirit’s 54-day Grand Mediterranean and Silver Shadow’s 83-day Grand North Atlantic and Northern Europe. (The Grand Mediterranean covers 44 destinations in 12 countries, with […]
Perry’s five Friends co-stars—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer—have released a statement in the wake of his death. In a joint statement, Perry’s Friends co-stars said they were “utterly devastated” by the actor’s death. “We were more than just castmates. We are a family,” the said. “There is so much to say, […]
Jaguar Land Rover, or JLR as its corporate identity is now called, is fighting back. Earlier this year, the company relaunched itself as a “House of Brands” comprising Jaguar, Defender, Discovery and Range Rover. This included a £15 billion ($18.5 billion) investment pledge over five years. Now details have emerged how some of that money will be […]
The winners of Airbnb’s 2023 Host Awards have been announced. Warning – looking through the list of finalists could cause the uncontrollable urge to start planning your next weekend away. Airbnb’s host awards were designed to celebrate the hard work of hosts in Australia and New Zealand who go the extra mile, and spotlight some […]
Friends star Matthew Perry has died in an apparent drowning. The actor was 54 years old. According to TMZ, emergency services rushed to the Los Angeles home following a reported cardiac arrest. “Law enforcement sources tell us the actor was found Saturday at an LA-area home … where we’re told he appears to have drowned,” the […]