Madison O'Riordan Australian travellers are divided on how much a robot could add to the holiday experience, according to a global study by travel deals company Travelzoo. The study reveals that two thirds of Australians are open to the idea of a robot working in roles such as a receptionist in a hotel, however almost half admitted … Read more
What happens when you put three Australian motorsport icons in one place? You get Daniel Ricciardo, Jamie Whincup and a race-spec Holden Sandman firing around a race track. Ahead of the 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo satisfied his need for speed with fellow Aussie, V8 Supercar … Read more
According to a report this morning, the Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, is planning to increase the proportion of university fees payable by students under the income contingent HELP scheme by 10 per cent, to an average 50 per cent of the cost of a degree. If it is the government’s intention to increase … Read more
Geologists from the University of Sydney and the California Institute of Technology have solved the mystery of how Australia’s highest mountain – Mount Kosciusko – and surrounding Alps came to exist. Most of the world’s mountain belts are the result of two continents colliding (e.g. the Himalayas) or volcanism. The mountains of Australia’s Eastern highlands … Read more
Comic cabaret gold★★★★ The Scotsman Can one arrogantly named girl gang save the world? Taking on gender inequality one glorious harmony at a time, Lady Sings it Better give the comedy-cabaret finger to the world’s greatest male musicians, reinventing tunes by David Bowie, Prince, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, John Farnham, Maroon 5 and a whole lot of … Read more
After a colossal 100-day search, Museum of Brisbane has found 100 residents to star in 100% Brisbane, its groundbreaking exhibition presented in partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation that will showcase a living, breathing portrait of the city. Opening on 15 July 2016 and running for three years, its interactive and ever-evolving content will make 100% … Read more