Tony Mantos
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- Caught in the Crossfire: What Australia’s Illicit Tobacco War Means for Cigar Smokers
- Building Ballarat Safely: Why Modern Scaffolding Is More Important Than Ever
- Why Parents Feel More Pressure Than Ever to Spend on Kids’ Activities
- Why Dining Out Feels Unaffordable Even Before You Order Dessert
- One Dead, One Injured After Car Mounts Kerb Outside Melbourne Supanova
- Climate Change Initiatives: How Small Communities Are Making a Big Impact
- Is Remote Work Still Worth It in Australia?
- The Real Cost of Living in Australia in 2026: What Is Actually Getting More Expensive?
- Things That Are Open on Good Friday in Australia (2026) Including Shops and Venues Open Later Than Usual
- The Future of Work in Australia: Remote, Hybrid, or Back to Office?
- How Australian Schools Are Tackling Digital Literacy in 2026
- The Housing Crisis Is Rewriting Australia’s Future—and We’re Only Just Starting to Realise It
- The Unique Story of Indigenous Smoking in Australia: How Smoking Was Introduced and the Ongoing Challenges and Solutions
- Traditional Tobacco Campaigns: How Memorable Ads Shaped Men’s Smoking Attitudes in Australia
- Holocaust Auction Cancelled After International Outcry
- Trump-Greene Alliance Fractures in Dramatic Public Feud
- Black Friday: From American Tradition to Australian Shopping Phenomenon
- Spring Racing Carnival 2025: What’s New at Flemington and Caulfield
- Fuel Discounts in Victoria: Which Petrol Stations Really Save You Money
- Afterpay’s ‘No Payment Upfront’ Now Available at Selected Petrol Stations
- New Zealand Presence with New Factory-Direct Consultants
- How Liberal Government Cuts Have Shaped Australian Animation, Kids’ TV, and the Arts
- Why Some Suburbs Are Over or Undervalued
- Dairy Farmers Say New Milk Prices Miss the Mark as Costs Surge
- Derrimut Gym Empire Under Fire as ATO Pursues More Than $11 Million in Tax Debts
- Victoria’s Neighbourhood Battery Program: A Game-Changer for Local Energy
- Lion Attack at Queensland Zoo Raises Hard Questions About Wildlife in Captivity
- Melbourne Property Market Lags Behind National Surge, but Recovery Signs Emerge
- Perth Shivers Through Coldest Morning in Two Years
- Australia Tightens Tobacco Laws in 2025: A New Era of Regulation Begins
- Labor Set to Pass More Bills in Senate as Former Coalition Falls Into Disarray
- Labor’s Cultural Vision: Reviving Australia’s Creative Heart
- How White Nationalists Are Co-opting the Wellness Industry to Spread Extremism
- Antibiotic Contamination Found in Wild Fish Near Tasmanian Salmon Farm
- WHO Adopts Groundbreaking Pandemic Agreement to Tackle Future Outbreaks
- New Late-Night Flavours Hit Cheltenham with the Launch of Cheltenham Kebaab & Bites
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics Faces $3.5 Billion Budget Shortfall for Athletes’ Village
- Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Your Home
- What is Wage Theft? Notable Examples from Australia.
- A Guide To Travelling With Kids: Baby’s First Holiday
- How to prepare for your Summer Vacation
- Facing Forward – 5 Tips For Giving Your Business a Professional Image
- The Dining Dish – 5 Tips for Setting up Your Own Restaurant
LATEST ARTICLES
Ballarat has changed dramatically over the past decade. Once known primarily for its rich gold rush history and heritage streetscapes, the regional Victorian city is now experiencing steady residential growth, commercial development, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. New housing estates continue expanding across suburbs like Lucas, Alfredton, and Delacombe, while older properties throughout central Ballarat are […]
Most parents don’t sign their kids up for swimming lessons, Saturday soccer, or guitar because they’ve done a careful cost-benefit analysis. They do it because their kid asked, or because their friend’s kid is doing it, or because they want to give them opportunities they didn’t have growing up. That impulse is completely understandable. It’s […]
There is a version of the side hustle story that gets told as pure aspiration. You follow your passion. You monetise your hobby. You build something on your terms. And somewhere between the podcast launch and the Etsy store, financial freedom arrives. The reality, for most Australians doing it right now, is a bit more […]
There’s a particular kind of sticker shock that hits you in a restaurant now. You’ve sat down, you’ve ordered a round of drinks, maybe a starter to share, and before the main course arrives you’re already doing quiet maths in your head. You glance at the bottom of the menu and spot the small print: […]
Imagine years of coping with chronic pain following military service. You’ve experimented with physiotherapy, medications, and nerve blocks, with only temporary relief from some, while others didn’t last. Then, a friend suggests medicinal cannabis, sparking your curiosity: could it really work? More Australian veterans are asking that same question. And the landscape around access has […]
What should have been a lively Saturday afternoon at one of Australia’s most popular pop culture events ended in tragedy this weekend, after a car mounted the kerb outside the Melbourne Showgrounds and struck a group of pedestrians leaving the Supanova Comic Con and Gaming convention. Just before 5pm on Saturday 18 April, a blue […]
It’s fair to say that it hasn’t been a great start to the year, with the RBA raising interest rates by 0.25% in March, the conflict in the Middle East causing petrol prices to surge to record highs and water prices increasing at the same time. This triple blow has put Australian households under a […]
In the bustling conversations surrounding climate change, small communities often shine as beacons of innovation and resilience. Across Australia, these local heroes are stepping up with inspiring initiatives that not only mitigate environmental impacts but also strengthen community ties. Let’s explore how these small communities are leading the charge against climate change and how you […]