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The new face of giving
Female-led philanthropy is on the rise, quietly driving significant and lasting social impact
across Australia.
Inside the lab: The team behind CSIRO’s sensing and sorting success
On the Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre campus, south of Sydney, a team of scientists and engineers is quietly revolutionising the mining industry. CSIRO’s Sensing and Sorting group is turning deep science into high-impact technology and the world is starting to take notice.
JigSpace – The Big Idea
Frustration with using static information to teach and learn about our multi-dimensional world was the spark that led to this 3D software, explains co-founder and CEO Zac Duff.
Can you really call moving into these luxurious Cronulla apartments a downsize?
South Cronulla is beloved for its effortless combination of natural beauty and a vibrant local community. A prestigious new development is making the most of its rare location.
Why Pricefinder is key to unlocking property’s deep data secrets
Three of Australia’s top property economists explain how proptech tools help them deliver more powerful insights – and why it’s important.
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)