Iconic beachfront block smashes Sydney real estate record

There could be no better representation of the old real estate adage, “location, location, location” as a very modest 1920s bungalow home overlooking the stunning beaches of Sydney’s Tamarama sells for an eye-watering $50 million price tag. The $50 million sale of “Lang Syne”, spanning arguably the most desirable three blocks of Sydney, has not […]

How does the Netflix password crackdown work?

Netflix users have been warned. The great password crackdown that has been rumoured for months is almost upon us. Issue no.4 of Forbes Australia is out now. Tap here to secure your copy or become a premium member for more stories like this. The streaming giant, which previously encouraged password sharing has since clarified its […]

Six expert-approved sleep tips to boost your daily productivity

Sleep is essential to our health. A laundry list of chronic and acute conditions and side effects, from type II diabetes to higher risk of car accidents, correlate back to—you guessed it—sleep. It’s hard to understate the importance of getting enough rest. Yet, many people have a hard time with their sleep. Whether it’s waking […]

Bentley posts best-ever first quarter as global car sales soar

The luxury carmaker posted operating profits of 216 million euro ($353 million) fir the first quarter, up 27% on the same period in 2022. The results reflected Bentley Motors’ best-ever first quarter, and second best-ever quarter in history. The company’s overall revenue rose to 882 million euro ($1.44 trillion), up 9% on the previous quarter […]

Inside Rolex Australia’s super-luxe new headquarters

Rolex Oceania’s re-designed headquarters in Australia encompasses a first-of-its-kind watchmaking training facility as the luxury watchmaker poises for growth in the region. Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Rolex, has announced the inauguration of its new Oceania headquarters following an extensive redevelopment of the historic 6-story Centenary Hall building on Exhibition Street, Melbourne. The extensive refurbishment of the […]

What to know about this year’s massive Met Gala

The Met Gala has grown from a simple fundraiser to one of the most exclusive and expensive red-carpet events of the year built around a theme—this year it’s the late designer Karl Lagerfeld—that informs an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum. Key Facts The themed gala, which occurs on the first Monday of every May, raises millions […]

Inside McLaren’s insane new supercar: The 750S

McLaren has unveiled its new supercar, the 750S. This latest mid-engine V8, rear-wheel-drive performance model replaces the exotic carmaker’s 720S, a benchmark-setting sports car in production from 2017 through the end of 2022. That’s a long run for any model in today’s highly-competitive supercar market, and as noted in our recent Farewell to the King story, the […]