Travel
Baby Boomers most likely to create electric car boom
1 February
Interest in electric vehicles is rising in Australia and Baby Boomers have become the most likely generation to buy one of the next-generation vehicles, according to new research. The survey of 1040 Australian drivers found electric cars had become...[Read More]
Electric trucks to score power boost
25 January
Electric delivery trucks may clear another speed bump to adoption after Ampol revealed plans to install commercial chargers for larger vehicles at its Australian service stations. The petrol giant announced a partnership with local mobility firm SEA...[Read More]
Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots
18 January
Australia’s 2600 caravan parks could be transformed into a national electric vehicle charging network covering regional and rural areas under a new proposal. The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has issued a call for commercial and...[Read More]
Aust firm building biggest electric ferry
18 January
An Australian firm is building what could be the world’s largest electric ferry, designed to transport thousands of passengers and vehicles in a development that could set a worldwide trend. The company behind the vessel, Incat Tasmania, has...[Read More]
Call to accelerate electric car transition
11 January
Major car brands are failing to move to electric vehicles fast enough and must speed up their efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C, an European automaker has warned. Polestar sustainability head Fredrika Klaren sounded the warning in Sydney this...[Read More]
Vietnamese airline to land in Melbourne
11 January
A new airline will soon start operating flights between Melbourne and Vietnam. VietJet will run three direct return flights each week to Ho Chi Minh City from April this year and, move towards daily flights by December 2024. The airline will also...[Read More]
Preparing your pets for holidays
5 January
Are you getting ready for a long-awaited holiday? You probably have plenty of preparation and planning to do, especially if you have pets. Whether taking your pet with you or leaving it with a trusted caregiver, there is still much to take care...[Read More]
Aussie satellites to plug air traffic gaps
28 December
Australian made satellites will soon be launched on a SpaceX rocket in a move designed to close gaps in the country’s air traffic management. The project, created by Canberra-based Skykraft and backed by Airservices Australia, will see a...[Read More]
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
28 December
Australian holiday-makers can expect to see more electric and hybrid vehicles on the roads this festive season as rental firms expand their fleets to include eco-friendly options. And the companies say greener vehicles are in high demand, both from...[Read More]
Power pole network to charge electric cars
21 December
Australian drivers will be able to ‘fill’ their electric vehicles at up to 30,000 new charging stations by 2029 under a plan by one of the country’s largest electricity distributors. Ausgrid has revealed its project to install thousands of...[Read More]
Getting ready for an overseas holiday? make sure you follow these tips
14 December
One of the foremost questions on people’s minds today: Is it safe to book a holiday abroad for 2023? While countries have opened their borders to travellers and tourists, there are still certain restrictions in place. That being said, if you plan...[Read More]
Cheaper loans to roll in for electric cars
7 December
Hundreds of Australian motorists will be able to access cheaper loans for electric vehicles as part of a $20.5 million investment by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. The cash injection, announced on Monday, will be used to fund more than $100...[Read More]
Tips for meaningful Christmas experiences with family and friends
1 December
5 Tips for Meaningful Christmas Experiences With Family and Friends Christmas is a well-loved holiday people look forward to, but it’s also a time when there seem to be endless to-do lists, presents to buy, and parties to attend. In the end, most...[Read More]
How electric vehicles will change cities
23 November
Underground charging stations for electric cars, more public parks on top of them and libraries, restaurants and vegetable patches populating what used to be petrol stations. This is the reimagined future for Australia according to a design...[Read More]
Christmas demand to hike rideshare fees
16 November
Catching a ride to a Christmas party could cost a lot more this year as demand forces up the price of rideshare services in Australia. How much more you’ll be asked to pay will depend on what state you live in, according to service aggregator...[Read More]