Jane Nicholls

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.

Tasmanian adventure guides delve back in time to create a breathtaking yet tranquil new experience on Cradle Mountain’s Dove Lake.
(Photo: Nic Hansen)

A new development in Mosman offers downsizers a way to have ample space, luxury and a village, too.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Australia is facing a productivity crisis. But experts say there are short-term fixes and long-range innovations that will help us become more competitive. (Lead business feature: Qantas magazine March 2025.)

A gin tasting experience celebrates Hobart’s most famous residents.

Before the vistas from Grandview’s apartments sweep you away in Melbourne’s Prahran, you’ll meet a showstopper at the entrance. The stately Angophora costata – otherwise known as a Sydney red gum – is so impressive that it’s been classified as a tree of significance, earning its spot on the National Trust’s heritage register more than 40 years ago.

Mining is at a critical crossroads, not just for the sake of its own sector but for the whole world – the demand for energy metals and minerals is increasing at a rate that eclipses what the industry historically has been able to supply, and when many resources are becoming more difficult to mine and the ore grades diminishing.

Maintenance is at the heart of industry and AI-driven technologies can transform asset management – just be sure to bring people into the picture. In the pursuit of the global energy transition, the mining sector must deliver greater quantities of critical minerals while simultaneously shrinking the emissions from their operations. It’s a wicked problem, but there’s already existing technology to help solve it.

Innovative banking initiatives are helping Indigenous veterans make their mark in the Australian business community. Advertorial for CommBank in Qantas mag.

Three leaders share their insights at Think., Qantas magazine’s thought leadership dinner series, on how to balance wellbeing and high performance.

Backgrounds in quantum physics and investment banking came together for two brothers to build a world-leading AI company. Co-founder, CEO and one of the siblings, Tim Toner, explains how.