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How Hong Kong cocktail bars design for service, ergonomics and success
“You can tell in about 30 seconds whether a bar was designed by someone who’s worked a busy shift or by someone who drew a nice picture,” says Nikita Matveev. Ask mixologists what they notice when they walk into a bar, and they won’t mention the menu or the mood board. Matveev, head bartender of Dead Poets and The Old Man, counts the steps – how far bartenders must reach for ice, trash and stock, and whether they’re bumping into each other. Lorenzo Antinori sees light first: how it falls on the...
"Only Time I’ve Been Genuinely Scared For My Life": People Are Sharing The Most Unsettling Places In The US That You Should Never, Ever, EVER Set Foot In
"I'm a 6-foot-tall male, and I felt like I had to stick near the few lights at the bus station for my own safety." View Entire Post ›
KPop Demon Hunters’ Ejae weds Samuel Kim in Seoul, but what do we know about him?
South Korean songstress Ejae, who found global fame after lending her voice to Netflix’s 2025 animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, recently tied the knot with her long-time partner, Samuel Kim, on October 17. Ejae, whose real name is Kim Eun-jae, wore a custom Danielle Frankel bridal gown for the ceremony, while her groom wore a classic tuxedo by Bhambi, a New York City-based custom tailor. The newlyweds’ nuptials were featured in Vogue and were reportedly held at Stage 28 in Seoul’s Gangdong...
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake price and specs: German brand returns to Aussie wagon market
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake will join its four-door ‘coupe’ sibling here early in 2027, but offer a smaller lineup.
GM's next-gen 'brain' coming to petrol SUVs and utes – and it'll get new chips every two years
GM's new centralised computer won't just be for electric Cadillacs, with pickups and more SUVs confirmed – plus a smartphone-style hardware refresh cycle.
Chery Stockman: No more delays for diesel PHEV ute as final tuning continues
Chery is sticking with its February 2027 Stockman launch, with its product chief saying the next round of Australian testing will focus largely on software.
2027 Freelander 8 review: Quick drive
We liked the Freelander 8’s roomy cabin, comfortable seats and smooth power delivery. A short drive of a pre-production car also exposed a few things that need fixing.
How Gab Waller sources sold-out luxury for the likes of Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Anyone who’s seen the dreaded words “sold out” while navigating the endless scroll of online shopping – or worse, heard those very same words after hours spent queuing outside a store – should have Gab Waller on speed dial. Where some may see those words for what they are, Waller sees an invitation to dig even deeper to find the coveted item you want, whether it’s the hottest accessory this season – she recently cited Alaïa’s Le Teckel suede clutch and Dior’s Médaillon belt as new must-haves –...
GM's 'eyes-off' driving tech to spread to utes and more SUVs – but don't call it Level 3
General Motors' upcoming eyes-off driving system won't be limited to luxury SUVs, with pickups among the next in line - and plans to offer cars that run errands with nobody inside.
A Hong Kong duplex regains light and space after renovation restores a 5.8-metre ceiling
Holding on to a newspaper cutting for years reminded Sarah and Jeff Lee of whom to contact when the time came to renovate their 3,100 sq ft (288 square metre) 1980s Repulse Bay duplex. Several years ago, designer Peggy Bels answered that call. The couple, who have lived there for two-plus decades, told Bels they admired her work. They described their home as a place where conversation-fuelled dinner parties stretch well into the night and house guests are frequent. How could Bels improve...
2027 Leapmotor B05 review
Leapmotor's most charming model yet requires some further polishing, and it isn't wanting for competition – including from cheaper electric hatches.
Chery still working on one-tonne payload for Stockman diesel PHEV ute
Chery’s product chief says work continues on the Stockman’s payload, with preliminary figures putting the diesel hybrid ute 235kg short of its original 1000kg claim.
GM's next-generation EV platform detailed: LMR batteries only, fewer parts, mainstream focus
General Motors has given the first details of its fourth-generation electric vehicle platform, which will run exclusively on cheaper lithium manganese-rich batteries.
Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gradually resume activities.
Forthing Electric SUV recalled
Forthing Australia is recalling 263 examples of its electric mid-size SUV, due to an issue which could cause a loss of drive.
41 Things To Make You Feel Like A Type A Traveler, Even If You're More Like A Type F
You're not bad at traveling; you just lack the right tools. View Entire Post ›
Holiday Travel Swiftly Approaches: Grab These 56 Things Now So You’re Not Panicking Next Month
If you have little kids and are unfamiliar with water-painting books...they are a total game changer. View Entire Post ›
JOALI Maldives: Holidays Come with an Island – and a Clock – of Their Own
The island runs on Island Time, a time that feels entirely independent from the typical demands of your life The post JOALI Maldives: Holidays Come with an Island – and a Clock – of Their Own appeared first on Business Traveller.
Why Chery’s iCaur thinks it can win over Australian SUV buyers
iCaur says its models will stand out in Australia, but the V25 that will debut the brand here will face competition from other boxy SUVs from inside and outside the Chery Group.
America Mints a New National Park, Elevating an Arizonan ‘Sky Island’
After years of bipartisan effort, the former Chiricahua National Monument, in southeast Arizona, has become the United States’ 64th national park.
Mums seek help seven times before psychosis diagnosis
An Australian-first study has found mothers with postnatal psychosis contacted health services an average of seven times before getting the care they needed.
Clayface review: DC spin-off delivers a grisly, vengeance-fuelled body-horror thriller
3.5/5 stars From Venom and Morbius to Birds of Prey and The New Mutants, elevating side characters to centre stage in Marvel and DC comic-book adaptations rarely takes flight. Clayface, however, is an exception. Set in the Gotham underworld, the new film features no sign – or even mention – of Batman, but no matter. A grisly but delicious tale of Hollywood excess, this DC thriller is part crime, part horror and certainly not one for the squeamish. Tom Rhys Harries (Suspicion) stars as Matt...
Fears of a pan-African Ebola crisis growing as fourth country reports first case
As Nigeria reports its first case of Ebola, fears are growing that the epidemic that started in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May could be on the verge of becoming a bigger regional crisis.
When she turned 40, Zoë Foster Blake was plunged into hormonal chaos. Then she had a realisation
Hormone therapy helps, but this is the best solution she has found for “mum rage”.
Cancer gave Sheryl Crow a ‘reckoning moment’. At 64, she has a new outlook on getting older
After beating cancer, the All I Wanna Do singer says she’s inspired by her friend Dolly Parton to write her best songs yet.
The secret (cringe-free) weapon for solo travellers looking to connect
There are great ways to break the ice in social settings without coming across as naff.
Greece’s ‘party island’ airport surprises in several ways
Far from its wild reputation, this whitewashed air hub on Mykonos is remarkably civilised and stylish.
The uncrowded ‘other’ side of Florence I can’t stop returning to
With its artisan soul, fresh pasta and village charm, Oltrarno is an untouched quarter that this famed Italian city wants to keep hidden.
Perth soprano Emily Davis only WA singer in national classic singing finals, taking home two awards
A young Perth classical singer didn’t let her vocal disorder slow her down as she entered the finals of a national singing competition, taking home two prizes including an international mentorship.
Claremont writer and ecologist wins WA’s Hungerford Award with debut manuscript
An emerging Claremont writer with a passion for Australian wildlife was crowned this year’s Hungerford Award winner out of more than 100 submissions from across the State.
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