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Motel makeovers are a big trend. This Ibiza-inspired South Coast beauty sets a new bar
Nov 7, 2026

Motel makeovers are a big trend. This Ibiza-inspired South Coast beauty sets a new bar

A new generation of Australian hotels is redefining the space where design and a sense of place converge.


‘It’s almost like jewellery’: The trick to giving your bathroom makeover a luxury feel
Nov 7, 2026

‘It’s almost like jewellery’: The trick to giving your bathroom makeover a luxury feel

Coloured baths, textiles and the return of a retro item are among the top trends.


Get the pieces that will give your home a flavour of fashion’s favourite decade
Nov 7, 2026

Get the pieces that will give your home a flavour of fashion’s favourite decade

To emulate the effortlessness of fashion’s favourite decade, think stainless steel, cult designs and an overstuffed sofa.


The November 8 Edition
Nov 7, 2026

The November 8 Edition

In our spring Homes special, we visit the eclectic cottage of a fashion stylist, peek inside Australia’s hottest (and best designed) hotels, and more.


Families unable to afford school education supplies
Nov 7, 2026

Families unable to afford school education supplies

Families are struggling to afford necessities for their children's education as costs continue to increase for school supplies, groceries and rent.


Twenty economies account for 81% of tourism GDP. Who gets the jobs?
Nov 7, 2026

Twenty economies account for 81% of tourism GDP. Who gets the jobs?

The United States, China and India lead the world when tourism is measured by economic power. Ask where the industry creates the greatest employment opportunities, and Croatia, the Maldives, El Salvador and The Gambia each lead their income group. For tourism ministers making the case for more investment, the distinction matters. A sector can generate billions, but who gets a share of the work?


2027 Volvo ES90 review
Nov 7, 2026

2027 Volvo ES90 review

Volvo's high-riding electric liftback is among the quietest, most refined and most comfortable cars in its class, but it's far from perfect.


Tarmo Peltokoski begins HK Phil tenure with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No 8
Nov 7, 2026

Tarmo Peltokoski begins HK Phil tenure with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No 8

Gustav Mahler’s rarely performed Symphony No 8, a work requiring such a large orchestra and choir it is known as “Symphony of a Thousand”, finally received its Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra premiere on Saturday, heralding an ambitious new chapter as the 26-year-old Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski officially took the podium as music director. The 5pm performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre involved nearly 600 musicians and singers from six choirs: the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus; the...


LifeLabs in B.C. ordered to pay $32K for misgendering transgender, non-binary patients: Human Rights Tribunal
Nov 7, 2026

LifeLabs in B.C. ordered to pay $32K for misgendering transgender, non-binary patients: Human Rights Tribunal

B.C.'s Human Rights Tribunal has ordered LifeLabs and a subsidiary to pay three transgender and non-binary people $32,000 for "injury to their dignity" after the staff at the company misgendered and outed them at service centres in Vancouver and Burnaby in 2019.


He quit firefighting for his mental health. Then he came to the rescue after a horrific bus crash
Nov 7, 2026

He quit firefighting for his mental health. Then he came to the rescue after a horrific bus crash

A lonely highway, a traumatized son, and up to 20 people in need of urgent care after a horrific bus crash: that's the situation Rich Rogers found himself in Wednesday morning along Highway 39, just south of Mackenzie, B.C. A former firefighter, he spoke to reporters about the toll it can take and the importance of supporting first responders.