12 Apostles

Finally a visit to the disappearing “Aussie dozen” apostles

By Shane Rodgers For most people there is an Australian ‘bucket list’ of features that you need to see at least once. It includes Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, the
Read more5 October 2026
Tracking children

Tracking your child’s movements comes with risks

By Bjørn Nansen and Lauren Bliss As children grow up and become more independent, parents and carers may start to worry about their safety while they’re out. Their
Read more5 October 2026
Close portrait of two blonde women

Global moves to give legal status to friendships

By Maddison Sideris We often hear about the importance of meaningful friendship to our lives – and the sense of belonging, recognition and care they provide. Yet, for
Read more5 October 2026
Sherbet

Sherbet revival with new music and 50th anniversary film

One of Australia’s most successful rock bands – Sherbet – is moving back into the pop culture spotlight, 50 years after it dominated the music charts. Lead singer
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Beijing Auto Show 2026

China’s BYD soars to the top of the car sales market

By Milad Haghani Since the Iran-US military conflict began earlier this year, disrupting global oil markets, Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced
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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swifts encore songs take her to the top

The release of new songs from Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl album has sent it back to number one on the ARIA charts this week. The Encore edition of the album
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Bleach 2026

Gold Coast BLEACH Festival 2026 opens

The dawn spectacle of a person suspended over a three-tonne block of ice greeted Gold Coast early risers this morning to launch the Gold Coast’s iconic BLEACH Festival
Read more1 October 2026
Rubber Duck Melt 2026

Melt Festival 2026 expands with Dolly Parton Hoe-Down

In a celebration of queer arts, culture and community, the Melt Festival’s 2026 expanded program includes a Dolly Parton night, a high-speed sewing showdown, and Surf
Read more1 October 2026
laughing group of kids in circle

First stage of ‘fractious’ Thriving Kids plan rolls out

By Helen Dickinson and Catherine Smith This week the first stage of Thriving Kids begins to roll out. This new program, announced just over a year ago, is part of the
Read more1 October 2026
Goalkeeper

Price pressure waning despite 4% headline inflation

By Isaac Gross Australia’s headline inflation rate climbed to an annual rate of 4 percent in August, up from 3.5 percent, giving the Reserve Bank some vindication for
Read more1 October 2026