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Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Which will you raise a Christmas toast to in your household?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu

Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains

From family-friendly resorts to luxe digs, we have you covered.
Akash Arora
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The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Yes, if you follow this step-by-step guide.
Janet Stone

A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Located in Glyfada, it's just metres from the Aegean Sea.


Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
More than half the entries are in laidback country locations.
Akash Arora

Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
We have found a Johnnycake of pure joy.
Kristie Kellahan


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Car Expert
MG ZS: New generation of Australia's top-selling small SUV coming
MG has confirmed a new generation ZS will be revealed in 2024. It's local arm is
yet to confirm timing for Australia.
Jade Credentino • 25m ago

Car Expert
How the Toyota Tundra is remanufactured for RHD
The locally remanufactured Toyota Tundra has some components sourced from the
Lexus LX and Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago

2024 Toyota Tundra price and specs: First test utes reach customers
Car Expert
Retail sales of the locally remanufactured Toyota Tundra is still at least 12
months away. A customer evaluation program has just started.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
MG ZS: New generation of Australia's top-selling small SUV coming
Car Expert

MG has confirmed a new generation ZS will be revealed in 2024. It's local arm is
yet to confirm timing for Australia.
Jade Credentino • 25m ago
Car Expert
2024 Toyota Tundra price and specs: First test utes reach customers
Retail sales of the locally remanufactured Toyota Tundra is still at least 12
months away. A customer evaluation program has just started.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
Car Expert
How the Toyota Tundra is remanufactured for RHD
The locally remanufactured Toyota Tundra has some components sourced from the
Lexus LX and Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago

Car Expert
Toyota Australia wants to wait for long-range plug-in hybrids
Toyota doesn't currently have a plan to introduce PHEV tech locally, however
it's not ruling it out in the second half of this decade.
Jack Quick • 1hr ago

Car Expert
BYD Seagull: Australian distributor wants even cheaper electric hatch
The electric BYD Seagull city car hasn't been locked in for Australia, but the
company's local distributor is keen to bring it here.
Anthony Crawford • 1hr ago


"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger

Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how
to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley

World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice
to young people.
Staff Reporter


Honey bee delay cripples local pumpkin farmers

Maitland pumpkin crop is in ruins due to a lack of honey bees.
Belinda-Jane Davis • 1hr ago
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Opinion
Australia needs to be prepared for drought
Once again we see our beautiful Australia living up to Dorothea Mackellar's epic
poem and even though there's been rain the past week or so, drought is very much
on the doorstep of many of our rural communities.
2hrs ago

Newell Highway reopens after B-double crash
The Newell Highway reopened around 12.30pm
Orlander Ruming Ben Jaffrey

Life & Style

Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas

It's time to normalise secondhand, handmade and consumable gifts.
Amandine Ahrens
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
From time-saving appliances to fridge magnets with a twist.
Karen Hardy
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All hail Queen Maggie Beer, pheasant resplendent
A new portrait of the food industry icon captures her regalness.
Karen Hardy
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Wollongong council to erect $80k sculpture to honour UCI Championships

It was a contentious event which cost Wollongong businesses $11.5 million in
trade.
Desiree Savage
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Watch
Where the Illawarra's best gin bars and distilleries are hiding
Here's seven places to find a tasty G&T in Wollongong.
Desiree Savage
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Wollongong 2022
How Peter Riley managed the 'frenetic' energy of the UCI media tent
Grace Crivellaro
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