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Mr Moss with his beloved Roosters merchandise: Picture Supplied

EXCLUSIVEPremiumInsane amount Aussies spend on sport

Cost of living might be putting pressure on the household budget, but sport is one thing Australians aren’t willing to give up.

Cameron Micallef

V60 Cross Country B5 AWD, Onyx Black

NewsVolvo's last wagon in Australia hits the end of the road

Volvo Australia will axe the V60 Cross Country and S60 when dealer stocks dry up in the coming months, spelling the end of the Volvo estate Down Under.

James Wong

Motorists in Queensland will be shielded from private carpark companies under new proposed legislation. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

newsPremiumDodgy carpark act to be banned

The fight against private carparking companies has swung in favour of motorists in one state, with one frustrating act to be banned.

Blair Jackson

A bag of money washed up on Kendalls Beach in NSW. Google

NEWSPremiumBizarre find on Aussie beach

People were spotted swimming to get their hands on a mysterious item that washed up on a beach along the NSW south coast.

Clareese Packer

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NewsToyota Corolla Cross the latest to get racier GR Sport makeover

The Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport has launched in Thailand, though the sharper-looking SUV hasn't yet been confirmed for Australia.

Jordan Mulach

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News2025 MG S5 EV: BYD Atto 3 rival detailed ahead of Australian debut

MG is launching a new electric SUV on the MG 4 platform to replace the ZS EV, and now features and specifications have been announced overseas.

William Stopford

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OpinionZeekr – an EV brand that won’t go unnoticed

SPONSORED: Zeekr is a tech-focussed EV brand combining futuristic design, luxury features, and strong performance at competitive prices.

Anthony Crawford

Hosts Ian and Jane Michael from Designer Dirt.

SOCIALSPremiumIN PICTURES: Designer Dirt hosts outdoor ACCI sundowner

The lush and artsy landscaping store Designer Dirt provided the perfect relaxed backdrop for this month’s Albany Chamber of Industry and Commerce sundowner.

Melissa Sheil

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NewsCalls for anti-theft number plate screws to be made mandatory as thefts soar

Thefts of number plates have reached record highs in Victoria, prompting calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory for some vehicles.

Jordan Mulach

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NewsAustralia’s car industry ‘welcomes’ Federal Budget

A new Federal Budget has included a number of wins for Australian motorists, but the car industry is pushing for more change.

Jordan Mulach

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BUDGETPremium‘Eye candy’: ‘Election’ budget slammed

Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.

Blair Jackson

Popular grocery store items have been recalled from Aldi over contamination concerns. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand

NEWSPremiumPopular grocery items urgently recalled

Popular grocery items have been recalled from stores in two states over contamination concerns, with consumers urged not to eat the products.

Clareese Packer

Sylvester Terzini (left) and his father Maurice Terzini. Supplied

 PremiumBombshell for son of famous restaurateur

The founder of an iconic Sydney restaurant has resigned following explosive untested allegations of sexual misconduct against his son.

Duncan Evans

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NewsPremiumIs the 992.2 Porsche 911 the 'socially accepted' supercar?

Porsche says it prioritised "social acceptance" in developing its latest 911, while acknowledging initial criticism of its T-Hybrid system has faded.

Alborz Fallah

2025 Porsche 911 T-Hybrid

Review2025 Porsche 911 T-Hybrid review

It may not look new, but the 992.2-series Porsche 911 brings massive technical upgrades, taking variants like the GTS to a whole new level.

Alborz Fallah

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsYour horoscope for Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Sudhir Dean

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NewsPremium2025-26 Federal Budget wrap for motorists

As far as motoring is concerned, the last federal budget before the upcoming election is all about road upgrades.

Derek Fung

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NewsAston Martin Vanquish Volante: Rapid GT goes topless

The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the brand's fastest convertible, packing a bruising 614kW twin-turbo V12 engine.

Jordan Mulach

The Denmark Senior High School classes of 2025 and 2026 together at the Old Dairy for their ball.

school ballPremiumStorm couldn’t stop Denmark students having a blast

Denmark Senior High School Year 11 and 12 students got ready for a night of glamour at the Old Dairy for the annual school ball on March 8, dressing up for a night of dinner, drinks and dancing to remember. 

Jacki Elezovich

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NewsHyundai’s wild pint-sized EV concept is inspired by video games

The Hyundai Inster has been hitting the 'roids, transforming into the wild Insteroid concept. It'll be revealed in April.

William Stopford

The Albanese government has committed $54m to building prefabricated homes.

BREAKINGPremiumAlbo’s $54m push for huge housing target

The Albanese government has invested $54m in prefabricated homes twice as fast to build as brick and mortar in a bid to hit an immense new homes target.

Hannah Moore and Nathan Schmidt

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have handed down Labor’s fourth budget in its first term as it prepares for an election.

BREAKINGAussies to get $5-a-week tax cut

Jim Chalmers has revealed plans to put pennies back in every Australian’s pocket, in a budget night speech marked as much by what was not said than was.

Nathan Schmidt

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News2025 MG QS: Kluger, Sorento rival spied ahead of local debut

If you wanted an MG with more than five seats in Australia, you were out of luck. That's about to change with the new QS.

William Stopford

Burswood Car Rentals manager Debbie Nobili.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumYoung West Aussies shifting gear amid lingering cost crunch

Young West Australians are trading out of car ownership and shifting towards rentals as they look to beat lingering cost-of-living pressures, new spending data suggests.

Cheyanne Enciso