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Streetdog – The Big Idea
What started with a trip to the tip and a roll of plastic wrap has grown into a burgeoning electric motorcycle business. Here’s how they got the wheels moving.
Cool design and a warm community – modern living in historic Rosebery
Early property developer Richard Stanton had successfully created the garden suburb of Haberfield in Sydney’s Inner West when he acquired an estate just six kilometres from Sydney’s CBD between Surry Hills and Alexandria. In 1912, Stanton announced that the area would be called Rosebery, a “model industrial suburb” bringing together factories and cottages “built to order”.
Solo sisters
By choice or circumstance more and more older women are joyously travelling the world on their own – and damn the inheritance.
A tasty trail in Tassie
From truffles to cheese, salmon to cider – when you travel around Australia’s island food bowl, you’ll never go hungry, thirsty or without a scenic campsite to sleep off your latest feast. (Photo: © Ness Vandenburgh)
How this project aims to change this harbourside suburb
This project in Pyrmont delivers both premium apartment living and amenities usually only available in freestanding houses.
Forest bathing
Cabins with all the mod cons are open for luxury-loving guests in a surprising location in the heart of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain.
The future of cybersecurity
Six experts take us through the threats and opportunities facing us right now, in the next decade and beyond.
Xylo Systems – The Big Idea
Making complex environmental data easy to access helps businesses understand their impact on biodiversity, says Kamilaroi woman and co-founder Camille Goldstone-Henry. Regular Big Idea feature for Qantas mag.
"We wanted to retire and keep our water view"
When Les and Annette Rogers decided to move from their long-time oceanfront home to a retirement village a water view was one of the non-negotiables. “We spent the last three decades in Kiama on the South Coast and spent seven years looking for the perfect place,” says Les.
Gondwana kayaking
Tasmanian adventure guides delve back in time to create a breathtaking yet tranquil new experience on Cradle Mountain’s Dove Lake.
(Photo: Nic Hansen)
Downsize without compromise
A new development in Mosman offers downsizers a way to have ample space, luxury and a village, too.
“There’s a great community vibe”: why locals love this Lower North Shore suburb
When the Sydney Metro’s latest line extension opened in August last year, it thrust Crows Nest into a zone of convenience, placing it just seven minutes from the city.
Business Passport: Magnetic People
In-person connections have powered the success of award-winning HR firm Magnetic People. Now the human resources and industrial relations firm is taking off internationally with the help of some smart travel hacks. Advertorial for Qantas Business Rewards.
Little Tuna – The Big Idea
A new generation of a pioneering Cairns fishing family was the first to make traceable, sustainably caught all-Australian preserved tuna. Co-founder Kate Lamason explains how customer demand is propelling the business forward – and her dream to bring fish canning back onshore.
Beyond the bungee
Spectacular Queenstown has grown up as travellers find rejuvenating thrills pedalling eBikes through winery trails, paddling inflatable kayaks down glacier-cooled rivers and indulging in fine cuisine and luxurious spas. It was more than 30 years since my last visit – and I will be back ASAP!