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, […]
Caviar, the brand that makes bespoke editions of mainstream smartphones, has announced the iPhone No Time To Die Edition, which features the iconic Omega Seamaster Swiss watch on its back. The luxurious Seamaster 007 Edition timepiece is embedded directly into the Apple iPhone’s body without compromising its functionality. Caviar is making only seven units of this special […]
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 […]
Sydney’s skyline is set for a new addition in the form of a high-end residential tower with views across Hyde Park and Sydney Harbour, property giant Lendlease says after acquiring the Liverpool Street site. Key Takeaways Key Background The Australian real estate giant has spent the past year narrowing its focus, pulling out of construction […]
Want to relocate to France? With a declining population rate, the picturesque village of Ambert in Puy-de-Dôme, known for its medieval streets and cheesemakers, is offering houses for €1. Expats often look to Paris or the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts for relocation, where you won’t get the best value for your money and you’ll find […]
The popular children’s cartoon “Bluey” has been streamed for more than 25 billion minutes so far this year and outranks some of streaming’s most popular new shows—including “Squid Game,” “Reacher” and “The Night Agent”—on a recently released Nielsen list of the year’s most-streamed programs. Key Takeaways 2025’s Most-Streamed Shows (from Dec. 29, 2024 To June […]
The Trident is emerging from the sea in a wave of froth and foam once again with its newest supercar: the Maserati MCPURA. In 2020, Maserati revealed the MC20, a halo car for the brand and its first all-new supercar in 15 years. A 2025 MC20 Coupé and Cielo is equipped with an eye-popping twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 rated for […]
Everyone’s favourite serial killer is back… again. Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan in a new season that picks up where New Blood left off – and the early feedback is surprisingly good. Key facts Key background After more than a decade since the original series wrapped and a short-lived sequel in Dexter: New […]
A 40-year-old purse that inspired the world’s most prestigious line of handbags sold at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris on Thursday morning for €8.6 million (AU$15.2 million) after fees to an unidentified Japanese bidder after more than 10 minutes of intense bidding by nine potential buyers vying for the very first Hermès Birkin bag ever […]
It’s hard to compete for airtime when you’re seated behind sporting royalty – especially when that “royal” is the newly knighted David Beckham. But Eddie Redmayne held his own in the Royal Box on Day One of Wimbledon, turning up in a double-breasted cream suit, tortoiseshell sunglasses, and a stunning red-dial Omega Aqua Terra. The […]