12 unforgettable experiences to spoil mum this Mother’s Day

Forget the flowers. These are the best experience gifts for the mum who values memories over things, already has everything, or simply deserves a moment to herself. Maggie Beer’s Table for All – The Louise, Barossa Valley: $POA For the mum who believes the best conversations happen around a table. This three-day Barossa retreat pairs […]

The Aussie avalanche at the $140k a plate Met Gala

Fashion’s night of nights was co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, and attended by Margot Robbie, Naomi Watts, Hugh Jackman, Troye Sivan, and Miranda Kerr. With a ticket price of $140,000, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual ‘Costume Institute Ball‘ is more than just the most extravagant and coveted invitation on the fashion calendar. The Met Gala, […]

Three Australian beaches named among world’s 50 best for 2026

Move over Bondi and Byron. The latest ranking of the world’s 50 best beaches has been released, and while one WA Beach has made the podium, the country’s most famous stretches of sand are absent from the list. Australia has long traded on the strength of our coastline, but a new global ranking suggests the […]

China built ultra-cheap electric vehicles. Now they’re aiming at luxury

For years, Europe’s luxury carmakers could comfort themselves in the face of China’s rapid ascent in the field of affordable electric cars. After all, who could expect to compete with Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and the rest? Those trims seemed protected by history, engineering prestige and decades of badge power. Things are changing. As the […]

8 of the best new timepieces from Watches & Wonders 2026

8 of the best timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026

Forbes Life‘s newest watch writer weighs in on those releases dominating the horological zeitgeist – from downsized takes on familiar favourites to crucial new technical breakthroughs. In previous years, insiders tended to alternate between describing the vibe at Watches and Wonders as one that’s either significant or transitional. Truth be told: the reality is probably […]

In Sydney, Montblanc Inks Its First Australian Flagship

In Sydney, Montblanc inks its first Australian flagship

The storied German purveyor – of watches, leather goods, and fine writing instruments – puts down roots in the middle of Sydney’s ‘Luxury Mile’. Having traditionally relied upon a nationwide network of third-party retailers, Montblanc is turning a new leaf in 2026 – with the arrival of its first monobrand flagship in Sydney.  Set in […]

Knobs returning to some automakers’ vehicles, to the relief of many

Volume knobs, once nearly extinct, are popping back up. Brands are quietly reintroducing physical knobs, often framing it as “improved usability”. Touchscreens were supposed to be the great simplifier, the wave of the driving future. One smooth pane of glass to rule climate, audio, navigation, seat settings, drive modes and even the glove compartment. (2025 […]