Netflix has quietly raised subscription prices for Australian users – yet again. With the Premium tier now nearing $30 a month and cheaper plans disappearing, competition is heating up for the streaming giant. Key Facts Key Background Since landing in Australia in 2015, Netflix has steadily moved away from its budget-friendly origins. The company has […]
The diamond ring soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo used to propose to his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez could be as large as 50 carats, appraisers told Forbes, making it larger than the famous sparklers given to Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian and Lauren Sánchez. Key Takeaways The Post What We Don’t Know Who designed Rodriguez’s ring. Some […]
Taylor Swift, the world’s richest female musician, has revealed her next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, during a teaser for the Kelce brothers’ hit NFL podcast New Heights. Key Takeaways See the teaser post below. Key Background Swift’s album eras have become cultural events in their own right, each tied to a distinct […]
Omega’s third Sydney boutique just landed in Westfield’s Market Street wing, and it comes complete with a 2.4-metre-tall golden astronaut statue standing watch at the entrance. Just a stones throw from its Martin Place store, the Swiss watchmaker has officially opened the doors to its Market Street boutique. From outside, the façade reads like an […]
At peak, Labubu dolls weren’t just collectibles, they were emotional currency. Every social feed served unboxing after unboxing of pastel creatures with wide grins and rabbit-like ears. Blind-box drops emptied in minutes. On resale platforms, rare versions sold for thousands. Pop Mart’s IPO soared near US $1.8 billion, and its mid‑2024 revenue from “The Monsters” IP reached ¥6.3 billion (US $870 million). […]
Hailey Bieber, founder of beauty brand Rhode, model and first-time mom of nearly 1-year-old Jack Blues, recently shared her must-have pregnancy and postpartum products on her Instagram stories. “Since my son is almost a year, I wanted to finally share all my favorite pregnancy and post baby things that I loved and couldn’t live without […]
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 […]