Travel

Europe, the Scottish Highlands and an Outlander dream

11 June

There are some journeys that feel like a holiday, and then there are journeys that feel like stepping through time. A trip through Europe and into the Scottish Highlands is one of those rare adventures where cobblestone streets, ancient castles,...[Read More]

Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise

10 June

Low-emission vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Australia’s second-hand car market as motorists strive to conserve fuel. But hybrid vehicles, rather than electric models, are proving to be in highest demand and the most resistant to...[Read More]

Exploring the world’s top culinary destinations

4 June

Exploring the world’s top culinary destinations is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of traditional flavours and innovative gastronomy. Here are some of the most renowned places known for their exceptional culinary experiences: Tokyo,...[Read More]

Spin the globe: Six weeks through Canada and Alaska

28 May

For the mature family with a little more time, a sense of adventure and a desire to do something truly memorable, this six-week getaway lands on one of the world’s great wilderness playgrounds: Western Canada and Alaska. This is not a holiday...[Read More]

Selling up and rolling out: Is full-time caravan living right for you?

21 May

There comes a moment in life when the house feels a little too quiet. The kids have moved out, the bedrooms are empty, the weekends are your own again, and suddenly the idea of maintaining a big home, mowing lawns and cleaning rooms nobody uses...[Read More]

Take the break: creating memories with your loved ones

14 May

In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of taking leave and investing quality time with loved ones cannot be overstated. Our professional lives often consume vast portions of our waking hours, leaving limited opportunities to nurture...[Read More]

Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax

13 May

Australia’s electric car drivers may escape a road-user charge for another year but will pay more tax under measures revealed in the federal budget. The changes are part of several reforms to support low-emission vehicles in the budget, including...[Read More]

Spin the globe: Four weeks in Georgia and Armenia

7 May

Spin the globe and let your finger land somewhere unexpected: the Caucasus, where Europe and Asia seem to meet over a shared table of wine, mountain air and stories that feel older than the roads themselves. For a couple chasing adventure, romance...[Read More]

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

6 May

Australian motorists should pay a fee for every kilometre they drive in order to maintain and build the nation’s road network, according to two studies into transport reform. But the reports, released on Wednesday, disagree over who should pay...[Read More]

The best campsites are the ones your kids still want to come back to

30 April

There is something quietly special about camping and caravanning as a family. It is rarely perfect. Someone forgets the tomato sauce. Someone packs the wrong shoes. Someone always needs the toilet five minutes after you leave the last town. But...[Read More]

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

29 April

Drivers have been warned to be “deeply sceptical” of automakers’ claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised. Many electric vehicles are also stopping short of their promised...[Read More]

‘Like charging a phone’: $1.5m boost for EV network

29 April

Electric vehicle chargers could be installed in the basements of more than 400 apartment buildings around Australia as part of a $3.4 million investment in the technology. Sydney-based charging company ReadySteadyPlug announced plans to expand its...[Read More]

Still hitting the road: Smart ways to caravan through rising fuel costs

23 April

Fuel prices are dominating headlines across Australia, and for many caravanners, they’ve become the single biggest factor shaping how—and whether—we travel. What was once a relatively affordable way to explore the country is now forcing...[Read More]

Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

22 April

More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to rise, a study has found, with two in five naming electric and plug-in hybrid electric models as their preferred vehicle choices. The trend has emerged as more motorists...[Read More]

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers