For those who have a love of the past but find history books just too challenging (or boring), this approach, blending storytelling with time travel, is the perfect option.
Nestled in the foothills of Victoria’s Alps in the northeast, this historic gold town offers a rare blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and practical liveability.
A developer of downsizer-centric homes across Victoria has struggled to get investor interest in the face of the state’s struggling economy. A negative media report highlighting residents’ complaints about fees hasn’t helped.
It’s never too late to acquire or nurture a green thumb, with a wide range of gardening courses and workshops available, either in person or online.
Like the curate’s egg, the markets software group’s investment story is good in part. While the 2024 full-year result was a marked improvement compared with 2023, investors don’t need reminding the share price has retreated over the past five years.
A bold shiraz to accompany an eye-fillet steak. A glass of bubbly to wash down a serving of fresh oysters. Australians are spoilt by what’s on offer at the many wineries that litter the country, from Margaret River in the west to the cooler climes of Tasmania to Queensland’s Granite Belt.
The private health insurer delivered a healthy first-half result, with its net profit up 14 per cent to $299 million. Policies emanating out of Canberra could play a big part on how well it builds on that number in the second half.
For many seniors, that classic British comedy, The Good Life, was their introduction to what it’s like to be self-sufficient. Back in the 1970s, it was something to laugh at, not emulate. Today more people are opting for the life of Tom and Barbara Good, just not in the London suburb of Surbiton.
The New Zealand-based medical-device maker notched a strong interim result and was on track to repeat the performance for the full year. It might struggle now to meet its rosy projections in the wake of the US decision to impose tariffs on Mexico.
Whether it’s the allure of the fresh sea air or the quieter lifestyle of an inland town, both have their advantages — and disadvantages. It ultimately depends on what best suits your lifestyle and wallet.
