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An AI generated face

29 Sep 2021 09:31

Virtual realities are go: is XR the next big thing in tourism?

Written by Nahima Kern

From virtual realities to everything in between, we consider how extended reality (XR) is changing the face of tourism forever.

covid-support

28 Sep 2021 13:39

COVID-19 customer support: which industries performed the best?

Written by William Jolly

When it came to offering proactive COVID-19 financial support to customers, some industries were much more generous than others.

school zone

28 Sep 2021 11:13

Property values surge over 40% in certain school catchments

Written by William Jolly

Popular schools are helping drive record property price gains as parents jostle to get into certain catchments, new figures show.

man installing solar rooftop panel

24 Sep 2021 09:35

Rooftop solar customers offered better protection following sector overhaul

Written by Phillip Portman

Australians installing rooftop solar systems will be better protected, following reforms to the small-scale renewable energy scheme.

property sold sign

23 Sep 2021 14:03

Why Brisbane buyers are kept in the dark over house prices

Written by William Jolly

Only a small portion of property ads on real estate websites are showing price ranges in certain parts of the country, with Brisbane buyers particularly in the dark.

People crossing a street in Melbourne

22 Sep 2021 15:14

Melbourne earthquake: Staying safe

Written by Eliza Buglar

Following an earthquake in Victoria this morning, we share tips on how to stay safe in the aftermath of an earthquake.

21 Sep 2021 10:21

What’s the future of hydrogen cars in Australia?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Hyundai has announced it plans to popularise hydrogen as a source of energy by 2040. Given the hurdles electric cars continue to face, will hydrogen cars bomb?

Plane flying from Australia to New Zealand

17 Sep 2021 15:52

Quarantine flights to open between Australia and New Zealand

Written by Nahima Kern

Quarantine flights between Australia and New Zealand will open soon.

17 Sep 2021 11:00

Will driverless vehicles make us more dangerous on the road?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Will Autonomous Vehicles make other drivers more aggressive on the road? We chat to the experts to learn what a transition to a driverless future could look like.

Kids crafting

17 Sep 2021 09:55

COVID-proof holiday ideas that don’t involve banana bread

Written by Nahima Kern

We've made a list of unique lockdown holiday ideas that don't involve banana bread

forget BNPL bills

16 Sep 2021 13:58

Afterpay? More like ‘forget pay’ as Aussies struggle to remember their BNPL repayments

Written by William Jolly

Buy Now, Pay Later purchases are one of the most forgotten about bills, new Compare the Market research shows.

Old lady getting vaccinated

13 Sep 2021 15:15

Vaccine Incentives: Are you on board to get ‘onboard’?

Written by Nahima Kern

Vaccine incentives have been making headlines recently, so we take a look at what's on offer and whether these rewards could potentially work.