Travel
“They won’t remember the toys… but they’ll never forget the trip”
15 January
Why Smart Parents Choose Experiences Over Things — and How It Shapes Their Kids for Life. There’s a quiet truth every seasoned parent eventually learns: the things you buy for your kids won’t last — but the moments you create with them...[Read More]
Spin the globe. This time, it lands where nature is in charge.
8 January
You spin the globe hard—no cities in mind, no comfort zones. Your finger slides past borders and capitals and stops where the land looks raw, almost unfinished. This isn’t a trip you visit. It’s a trip you submit to. Patagonia (Chile &...[Read More]
Space weather a growing risk for air traffic
7 January
A software safety fault that forced the grounding of dozens of passenger planes across Australia has been branded by experts as “a warning shot for the future”. The glitch was triggered by space weather, a phenomenon increasingly impacting...[Read More]
Your dream trip: The globe lands on… Portugal!
1 January
Here’s a fun “spin-the-globe” travel suggestion—written as if fate itself chose your next dream adventure: Imagine giving the globe a good spin, closing your eyes, and stopping it with your finger. When you open them—boom—Portugal. A...[Read More]
Spin the globe, trust the journey: A dream trip chosen by chance
25 December
Imagine this: you dim the lights, pour a drink, and spin the globe with your eyes closed. Wherever your finger lands, you go—no overthinking, no algorithms, just pure wanderlust. This is your dream trip: guided by chance, shaped by curiosity,...[Read More]
Unwanted gift: Christmas caution over e-bike insurance
24 December
Owners of modified or illegal e-bikes could be putting their insurance coverage at risk, leaving them exposed in the event of a house fire or accident. The warning comes ahead of Christmas as insurers urge prospective e-bike and e-scooter buyers to...[Read More]
Drivers told to paws and think of road risk to koalas
24 December
When wildlife rescuer Ina Egermann finds a koala hit by a car, the first thing she does is apologise. “I say, ‘I’m so sorry that we humans have done this to you’,” the Friends of the Koala charity volunteer told AAP. Then she gently holds...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A one-destination journey to Kyoto, Japan
18 December
Sometimes the best travel plans begin without a plan at all. I spin the globe, close my eyes, and let chance decide. When I open them, my finger rests on Kyoto, Japan. No overthinking, no comparing flights or scrolling reviews — just trust. A...[Read More]
Top 5 insurance risks over the holiday period – and how to minimise them
10 December
The holiday period is a time for switching off, travelling, entertaining and spending time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest times of year for insurance claims. Whether you’re heading away or staying put,...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for...[Read More]
Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options
3 December
Pure petrol cars are falling further out of favour while hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles race up the Australia charts and prepare to take their place. Industry sales figures released on Wednesday have revealed the gap narrowed between...[Read More]
Spin the globe: Festive-season travel inspiration for every age
27 November
There is a unique magic to travelling during the festive season—a time when cities sparkle, markets hum with colour, and coastlines glow beneath long summer evenings. For travellers dreaming of a holiday escape, imagine placing a finger on a...[Read More]
10 tips to secure your home before going on a holiday
20 November
Preparing your home before a holiday keeps it secure and ensures peace of mind while you’re away. Here are the top 10 tips for getting your house in order before leaving. Secure Doors and Windows: Ensure all entry points, including doors,...[Read More]
Spinning the globe for a travel destination for retirees
20 November
Retirement — a new chapter, not of slowing down, but of savoring life more deeply. For many, it’s a long-awaited invitation to finally explore the world on your own terms: unhurried, curious, and open to wonder. And what better way to begin than...[Read More]
Regional towns set to spark from EV charger installing
19 November
Road-trippers will be able to charge their electric vehicles at tourism destinations, in what one state hopes will be a win for the regions. NSW’s third round of grants boosting EV charging infrastructure will result in 159 new chargers being...[Read More]