The default speed limit on a number of Sydney’s streets is being reduced to 40km/h. Motorists can expect the new speed limit signage to be installed in the coming weeks, the City of Sydney said on Tuesday. Only the local and regional roads under the City of Sydney’s jurisdiction will undergo the speed limit change. … Read more
Passengers pass through O’Hare airport in Chicago, July 3, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Record summer air travel demand isn’t translating to record U.S. airline profits. Carriers will have to answer for that disconnect when they report quarterly results this month. Some airlines have forecast record demand, and in some cases, revenue. But higher … Read more
People applying for their learner license will now be able to sit the test in the comfort of their own home — or anywhere else with internet access. Major changes to the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) have been announced by Transport NSW as part of a commitment in the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, which … Read more
Rescuers work at the scene of an Ethiopian Airlines flight crash near Bishoftu, or Debre Zeit, south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, March 11, 2019. Mulugeta Ayene | Reuters Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge tied to the 737 Max crashes, months after a near-catastrophe in January prompted the Justice Department to … Read more
Vietnam is the most affordable place to live in for expats, according to a report by InterNations. Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Moving to a foreign country may seem like a pipe dream, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. When deciding whether to move overseas for life or work, one of … Read more
When a woman in her early twenties requested to book Vicky Borman’s one-bedroom Heritage-listed cottage in the English village of St Neots last summer, something didn’t feel right. The user had no reviews on her Airbnb profile, so Borman, who has ‘Superhost’ status on the platform, took to social media to investigate. There it was … Read more
Australians travelling to Barcelona will soon have to pay more for their stay after the Spanish city moved to increase its tourist tax. The tax on overnight stays will increase from €3.25 ($A5.25) to €4 ($6.45) per person per night following the Barcelona City Council’s decision on June 28. Local officials want to go even … Read more
If you’re someone who looks forward to your trip but absolutely dreads packing your bags and enduring the actual flight to your destination, we have some tips that’ll change everything. Everyone can benefit from some hacks from the pros themselves — in this case, flight attendants who travel for a living and know a thing … Read more
“I appreciate that this water flosser offers three different volume settings, allowing me to customize the pressure according to my comfort level. It’s gentle yet effective in removing plaque and debris from between my teeth. you just have to charge it up. The charge has a long time. It’s a perfect size that you can … Read more
Two winters ago, we vacationed to a hot-spot resort in the Caribbean with our family. Around the perimeter of its casino concourse, a variety of attractions buzzed for our consumption. We found an art installation to climb on, faux floral arches to position ourselves around and giant milkshakes topped with full desserts in sugar-rimmed glasses … Read more
