Entertainment
Ways to Make Your Own Luck With Money This St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2023
Contrary to popular belief, there is no fabled pot of gold sitting and waiting for you to come and claim it at the end of the rainbow. Unless you’ve won the lottery or you have a trust fund, it’s doubtful that you’ll make money through luck...[Read More]
Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life [TED Talk Video]
December 28, 2022
Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares...[Read More]
Rare penny set to fetch more than $40k
October 5, 2022
A once humble 1930s Australian penny is set to fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction. The penny is the lowest mintage pre-decimal Australian coin in existence – a “numismatic superstar” with its value only rising, according to Lloyds...[Read More]
Top 3 benefits of the caravan lifestyle in Australia
September 28, 2022
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Caravan living can be for you if you’re looking for new experiences or wish to...[Read More]
Retirement activities you can look forward to
September 1, 2022
Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different from those you have in mind for retirement in a few...[Read More]
Retired athletes spar with mental health
April 13, 2022
Walking away from the sport they love is hard for athletes but many also find retirement is riddled with major psychological hurdles. Flinders University psychologist Ashley Montero and colleagues surveyed more than 600 athletes from around the...[Read More]
Ricciardo finds some Formula One answers
April 13, 2022
Daniel Ricciardo found some answers. But the big question remains. Just how do Ricciardo and fellow Formula One drivers catch a Ferrari? Charles Leclerc’s stunning go-to-whoa win in the Australian Grand Prix has gifted Ferrari’s ace a...[Read More]
World No.1 Barty retires, bows out on top
March 23, 2022
A physically and emotionally “spent” Ash Barty has revealed she’s been wrestling with retirement ever since winning Wimbledon last year. Aged just 25, the world No.1 delivered the bombshell announcement on Wednesday that she was...[Read More]
Patty Mills’ historic NBA All-Star call-up
February 9, 2022
Patty Mills’ emphatic arrival in Brooklyn has been rewarded with a maiden NBA All-Stars nod with the Boomers great the first Australian to compete in the three-point contest. Trae Young, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, CJ McCollum, Fred...[Read More]
Females fly Aussie flag at Winter Olympics
January 26, 2022
Female athletes will again lead the Australian charge at the Winter Olympics in Beijing next month, making up a record percentage of the team. Those flying the flag include world champion aerial skier Laura Peel, Australia’s first ever female...[Read More]
The show goes on, helped by federal money
January 19, 2022
More than $8 million in federal government funding will be spent on the beleaguered agricultural show industry to ensure the show goes on for its showmen and women. With around 700 Australian ag shows cancelled since the pandemic began, many of the...[Read More]
Cycling provides big economic boost
October 20, 2021
Tim Dornin (Australian Associated Press) Cycling in Australia is making a significant contribution to the national economy, worth about $6.3 billion in 2020, and boasts a booming participation rate, a new report has found. Prepared for We...[Read More]
Tourism operators plead for vaccine boost
June 23, 2021
Daniel McCulloch (Australian Associated Press) Tourism operators are pleading with people to get vaccinated as coronavirus outbreaks force fresh border closures ahead of the crucial school holiday period. Australia lost almost $80 billion in...[Read More]