Tony Mantos
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- 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
- 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
- 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
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 […]
The push to get workers back in the office is real. But so is the data showing most Australians aren’t ready to give up the flexibility they fought for. Five years after a global pandemic rewired how we work, Australia finds itself at an awkward crossroads. Boardrooms are demanding desk time. Employees are digging in. […]
It feels like every few months there’s a new set of numbers confirming what most of us already feel every time we swipe our cards. Living in Australia is getting more expensive, across the board, and the data backing that up is not exactly comforting. According to the ABS, living costs rose for every single […]
Good Friday, falling on 3 April 2026, is one of Australia’s most significant public holidays. It’s a day when many businesses, government services, and retailers close their doors, but not everything shuts down. From supermarkets and cafés to fast-food outlets and shopping centres, some places remain open — and in certain areas, you’ll even find […]
Look, I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m some enlightened tech-free guru who spends weekends meditating in the Dandenongs without my phone. I’m as guilty as anyone of doom-scrolling through Twitter at 2am, refreshing my email like I’m expecting a message from the Queen, and checking Instagram more times than I’d care to […]
Darrin Martorana is a baker from Miranda in Sydney’s south. Married with two young kids. He’d done everything right: researched the car he wanted, found a platform that promised fleet pricing, paid in full. Nearly $40,000 for a Hyundai Kona Hybrid. The day before he was supposed to pick it up, the dealership called. They […]