Smartraveller alert: Aussies warned as Typhoon Kalmaegi bears down on Vietnam, Cambodia

The Australian government has issued urgent warnings for people travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia as Typhoon Kalmaegi continues to wreak havoc across Asia. Smartraveller has advised caution after the destructive weather cell smashed the...

Eight signs of luxury: The new standard features of Australia’s high-end apartments

New apartment developments are renowned for reaching ever greater heights, but for Australia’s high-end apartments it’s all about elevating lifestyles. Can you spot the signs of luxury? Myka Residences in Perth shows the new standard. Image:...

China's landmark trade corridor cargo volume surges

(Xinhua) 16:47, November 05, 2025 NANNING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A freight train carrying 80 containers of goods, including Australian kraft paper and Singaporean puff pastry shortening, departed from Qinzhou Port East Station in south China's...

Beyond the Boom: How to move Australian engineering from gut-feel to growth

By Mark Orttung, Chief Executive Officer, Projectworks In the Australian engineering sector, the work is flowing, but the pressure is rising. Our industry is at a defining moment and is tackling nation-building work like climate resilience...

NSW Drivers on Alert as Petrol Cars Blocking EV Chargers Now Face Massive $2,200 Fines from November 2025

Drivers across New South Wales are being warned to stay alert as new penalties targeting petrol and diesel vehicles blocking electric vehicle charging bays will come into effect from November 2025. The updated road rules, confirmed by Transport...

Here’s why people with mental illness die, on average, 11 years earlier than other Australians

If you know five people, the chances are at least one is living with a mental health condition. More than 8.5 million Australians will need mental health treatment in their lifetime for depression, anxiety, substance use and or psychosis. But why...

‘Supervised’ self-driving cars are here – and Australia’s laws aren’t ready. Here are 3 ways to fix them

In September, US electric car maker Tesla rolled out a semi-autonomous driving feature it describes as “the future of transport” in Australia. As its name suggests, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system blurs the line between human and machine...

Tertiary Access Payment 2025: $5,000 Support for Regional Students Moving to Big Cities Like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane

Studying in major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane is a goal shared by thousands of young Australians from rural communities. However, the expense of relocating is just too great for a lot of people. Regional students may find it...

New Headlight Law in Australia November 2025 – What Drivers Need to Know to Avoid $250 Fines

Driving home on a rainy evening or foggy morning in November 2025 and suddenly realizing your headlights should have been on—but weren’t. From November 1, 2025, a new nationwide headlight law comes into effect across Australia, aiming to improve...

Capital markets critical for economic growth, reforms must back investment

The Property Council of Australia has today noted ASIC’s roadmap on public and private capital markets in Australia and will continue to advocate for a regulatory framework that ensures an attractive marketplace for capital. Property Council...

Centrelink $1,831 Payment 2025: Eligibility, Start Date, and More

The Australian government has confirmed a new Centrelink payment of $1,831 to be distributed in 2025, offering crucial support to eligible citizens amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The announcement has been widely welcomed by pensioners,...

The Pacific Olympics legacy Australia needs to build for Brisbane 2032

Pacific Island success at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, in all its sporting, cultural, and geostrategic dimensions, would be win-win for Australia and the region. But the work must start today. Australian sport is respected and visible in the...

The deported kingpin, the Chinese gang and the vape brand controlling an Australian black market

Stickers that must be peeled off Alibarbar vapes have become a common sight outside illicit tobacco stores.Alibarbar is the brand of choice for the organised crime cartel that controls hundreds of shops around the country that sell contraband...

Meet the inspiring ACT nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards

A humanitarian, maternity care advocate and migrant health expert are among the inspiring ACT residents nominated for the 2026 Australian of the Year awards. Cancer patient advocate Sarah McGoram joins refugee and migrant health expert Professor...

NSW’s M12 West project achieves Elizabeth Drive upgrade completion

CIMIC company CPB Contractors has confirmed the completion of the Elizabeth Drive upgrade, which is being delivered under the M12 West project in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The upgrade works, which form part of the A$2.1bn ($2.73bn)...

Government’s cash mandate moves Australia closer to digital-currency only, advocates say

When a power outage struck on one of Mitta Mitta Brewing Company’s busiest days of the year, three things kept the family-run business ticking over. Wood for the pizza oven, gas in the barbecue and beer lines, and cash in customers’ pockets. “The...

Investigators board cruise ship that left woman behind on island

Investigators have boarded an Australian cruise ship, more than 10 days after the death of an elderly female passenger who was left behind on a remote island. Suzanne Rees, 80, had been hiking on Lizard Island with fellow passengers from the Coral...

Best Australia Towns for Retirees in 2025 – Finding the Perfect Place to Call Home

Settling into your retirement with days filled with sunshine, community activities, and relaxing strolls along peaceful streets — that’s the dream for many Australians. Choosing the right town to retire in can transform your golden years into a...

Remembering Vectis Bus Company and Island transport 100 years ago

Reg ate, slept and breathed buses, and always took a camera with him wherever he went, over the years building up a huge collection of photos and Southern Vectis memorabilia. In 1983, Colin Fairweather and I recorded a two-hour interview with Reg....

Over 62 in Australia 2025 Senior Drivers Must Display the Licence Badge Update – Who is Exempt and State by State Exceptions

Imagine reaching your 62nd birthday, and a new rule requires you to display a visible “Senior Driver” badge on your car at all times while driving. In 2025, Australia is introducing this significant update for senior drivers over 62. This change...