‘Massive boost’: Inside the $468m Melbourne Cup Carnival

On the first Saturday of each November, a sea of stylish black and white racegoers descend on Flemington Racecourse. Penfolds Victoria Derby Day is the kick-off to Melbourne Cup week festivities – an annual event contributing significant revenue to the Garden State. It’s the largest major event on Victoria’s calendar – creating almost 18,000 jobs […]

Three Australian bars just made the World’s 50 Best list

Australia’s bar scene has once again proven its mettle on the global stage, with three local venues securing spots in the prestigious 2024 World’s 50 Best Bars list. The highest-ranking Australian entry is Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage, which claimed the 21st spot. The pint-sized bar not only secured a top 50 position but was also crowned […]

First look at the Ferrari F80

Every so often, Ferrari throws out a car that makes even the most jaded car enthusiasts sit up and pay attention. The F80 is that car. With F1 tech, a 0-100 time that’ll leave your head spinning, and a price tag that could buy a small island, the F80 is not for the faint-hearted. The […]

Taylor Swift becomes world’s richest female musician

Taylor Swift leapfrogged singer and beauty mogul Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musician following the blockbuster success of her Eras Tour, as other female artists, including Madonna and Beyoncé, rank just outside the billion-dollar club. Key Facts How Has Taylor Swift Made Her Wealth? Taylor Swift, 34, became the first musician to become […]

McLaren unveils $3.9 million W1 hypercar

McLaren has just unleashed all the details and images of its new ultimate supercar: the McLaren W1. With 1,258 horsepower, 988 pound-feet of torque, a 3,200-pound curb weight, and a 217 mph top speed, the W1 represents a new dimension in performance for both McLaren and the supercar segment. This level of McLaren supercar doesn’t happen […]