Lifestyle

Easy explainerMark Bouris’ six steps to save on your home loan

Finance guru Mark Bouris has called on all Australians with a mortgage more than a year old to review the deal they are on, and take these steps immediately to avoid getting ripped off.

Sophie Elsworth

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Perth rental ‘crisis’ as vacancies plummet

The number of properties available for rent in the Perth Metropolitan are at a near decade low sparking a warning the situation was fast becoming a ‘crisis’.

Joe Spagnolo

OpinionHunting season a great time of year: Bart Irwin opinion

A GREAT part of the Territory lifestyle opened last Wednesday morning with the opening of the NT Waterfowl Hunting season on public hunting reserves

BART IRWIN

Music revivalBarnsey rocks out for Territorians young and old

BARNSEY’S back in the Top End, and now after two weeks of music festivals, so are the beats

Will Zwar

EXCLUSIVEAustralia’s stingiest health funds: Is yours ripping you off?

Australia’s stingiest health funds have been revealed, with some patients left hundreds of dollars out of pocket for the same procedure. SEE THE LIST AND HOW THEY COMPARE

Sue Dunlevy

Eat StreetVietnamese ice-cream sandwich is the sweet new trend

It might look like a savoury hot dog but it’s actually a sweet treat — created at a modern-Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney ahead of Moon Festival celebrations this month. Dipped in chocolate, the sausage-shaped custard semifreddo is then covered with other sweet delights. MORE MOON FESTIVAL TREATS

Jenifer Jagielski

Safety reminderWhy you need to look beyond crash star ratings

Not all five-star cars are created equal — even those only just arriving on the market.

Sam Jeremic

Sporty2021 Audi Q5 Sportback revealed

New coupe-style SUV here next year, with a line-up expected to mirror its conventionally bodied sibling.

Sam Jeremic

LifestyleSocial pilot whales prone to beaching

The highly social nature of pilot whales likely contributed to their mass stranding in Tasmania, the largest on record in Australia.

Ethan James

Common WildTaking it slow

I thought the pandemic would force us all to slow down - it didn’t.

Paula Kuka

Ray JordanReds going for gold

This year’s Perth Wine Show was another triumph for West Australian wines.

Ray Jordan

HolidaysWhat’s on for school holidays in Darwin

STUCK on what to do this school holidays? Here’s some activities in Darwin

Raphaella Saroukos

Hot propertyVictorian outbids buyers for house after just seeing pictures online

A DARWIN home sold at auction to a Victorian buyer who saw only pictures of the house and said “I love it”

Raphaella Saroukos

EditorialPlan to buy or sell? Now has never been a better time

THOSE looking to buy a house or sell a house, there has never been a better time

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Royal babyPrincess Eugenie is pregnant, Palace announces

Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank have revealed they are expecting their first child early next year.