The hospitality industry has defended surcharges on weekends and public holidays to help businesses cope with spiralling costs. In 2025, one in 11 hospitality businesses, a record 9.3 per cent, closed in the 12 months to February, CreditorWatch CreditorWatch data shows, as higher wages, energy and...
Worn and corroded flexi-hoses are a “ticking time bomb under the sink” causing millions of dollars in household water damage across Australia, a study warns. The average cost of a burst flexi-hose insurance claim is more than $27,500, a Suncorp Insurance survey of more than 22,000...
Payphones might appear to be a thing of the past but thousands of Australians are using them each month to access crisis support. That is one argument being pointed to in a push for three Telstra public phones to be recognised as national landmarks. One phone in...
Actor Jennifer Aniston has turned to hypnotherapy to overcome aerophobia, in a bid to “remove all of those superstitions” of danger when she boards a plane. “I have an extreme fear of flying,” she told Travel+Leisure magazine. “But I have been doing some hypnosis lately, and one...
In today’s fast-paced world, digital literacy has become a vital skill for people of all ages—including retirees. Far from being just “young people’s territory,” technology now plays a significant role in helping older adults stay connected, safe, entertained, and informed. Embracing digital tools during retirement isn’t...
Defamation is a legal term for making false statements about a person or an organisation that can harm their reputation. Defamation can occur in two primary forms: Libel: Defamation in written or published form, including online content, newspapers, books, and social media. Slander: Defamation that is spoken or...