Look, I’ll be straight with you. If you’re over the age of 30, you probably remember a time when “digital literacy” meant knowing how to change the font in Microsoft Word. Maybe you were the tech-savvy kid who knew how to use PowerPoint, and suddenly you were the designated IT guru for every group project. […]
So you’re finally ready to take the plunge into property ownership, or maybe you’re looking to upgrade from your current living situation. The question keeping you up at night is probably the same one that’s been plaguing Australian property hunters for decades: apartment or house? In 2026, this decision has become more complicated than ever. […]
There’s a particular kind of despair that sets in when you’re scrolling through rental listings at 11pm on a Tuesday, refreshing the page every thirty seconds because you know the halfway-decent two-bedder that just went up will have fifty applications by morning. I’ve been there. Most Australians under 40 have been there. And increasingly, it’s […]
The coins in your pocket might soon be as useful as a floppy disk. Australia is hurtling toward a cashless future faster than you can say “tap and go”, and whether we’re ready for it or not is becoming the financial equivalent of asking people if they actually read the terms and conditions. Spoiler: most […]
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If you’re anything like my tradie husband and me, our goal is to buy an old, dilapidated ‘fixer-upper’ and, over time, renovate it into our dream home. That way, we’ll still be able to buy into the property market at a comparatively affordable rate, while crafting our new home to our taste. Modern bathroom appliances, […]
German auction house backs down following condemnation from survivors and Polish government A controversial auction of Holocaust artifacts has been cancelled in Germany following widespread backlash from Holocaust survivors and international diplomatic pressure, with Poland’s foreign minister confirming the cancellation on Sunday. The auction, scheduled for Monday at Auktionhaus Felzmann in Neuss near Düsseldorf, was […]
One of Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters breaks ranks, igniting a fierce war of words over the direction of the MAGA movement. In a stunning political rupture, US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his endorsement of Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking the most significant fracture within the MAGA movement during his second term. The […]
Whether you’re planning to run your beauty business from a home-based space or you’re considering hiring out a venue, there are several steps to consider when opening your own salon. From choosing your perfect location to securing your finances, and just as importantly, attracting your ideal clientele, let us take you through the steps to […]
How a post-Thanksgiving American retail tradition became one of Australia’s biggest shopping events The Friday after Thanksgiving has long been synonymous with massive sales and shopping frenzies in the United States. But over the past decade, Black Friday has crossed the Pacific and firmly established itself in the Australian retail calendar, transforming from a curious […]
And Victorian voters should be paying very close attention. Right. Let’s talk about the political earthquake that just happened. The Coalition’s primary vote has collapsed to 24% in the latest Newspoll—a record low since Newspoll started tracking in 1985. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has surged to 15%, matching its highest ever polling result. Reread […]
The Americans just “fell back” last Sunday, turning their clocks backward and gaining an hour of sleep they’ll dutifully lose again come March. Meanwhile, here in Victoria, we’re heading in the opposite direction; our own clock-changing circus occurs in April and October, because apparently we need to time-shift out of sync with the rest of […]
When I think about the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, I remember the thrill of watching the horses thunder past, the sea of extravagant hats, and the electric atmosphere that seems to take over the city every October and November. This year’s carnival is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with some significant changes that […]
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