Every four years – albeit five given the current global situation – millions of us gather around the TV to watch sporting's elite take part in the Olympic Games. A spectacle in the very sense of the word, it's a chance for us to see what the human body really is capable of,...
Saturday, 31 July 2021
Rare ‘Porsche Jeep’ You Never Knew Existed Is The Perfect Byron Bay Cruiser
Some of the world's coolest car brands and models have a military origin.
There are some obvious examples: Jeep, Land Rover, Hummer... There are also some less obvious examples, such as the Toyota Mega Cruiser, Citroën Méhari or the Lamborghini LM002 – a.k.a. 'the Rambo Lambo'.
But...
Friday, 30 July 2021
World Champion Snowboarder Scotty James Shares Brutal Core Workout
Ever wondered how top tier snowboarders keep in shape? There's more to it than metal pins and ligament reconstructions – they work out like devil's possessed.
World Champion snowboarder Scotty James does, at least. And fortunately for anyone looking to mimic his workout, he...
Gin & Tonic Drinkers Are Killing Australia’s Cocktail Culture
Just as god-tier beers (think: VB; red label Peroni) should make you feel like a peasant in a field, the best spirits should make you feel like a Russian spy on a London rooftop.
Unfortunately, Australia's cocktail culture is being held back from these lofty heights by gin...
Thursday, 29 July 2021
Sydney Median House Price Hits Another Outlandish High
Everyone knows that Sydney property prices are stupidly high.
You'd think that a global pandemic would take some of the heat out the Harbour City's blazingly hot market. Indeed, one of the biggest trends in Australian property has been city slickers trying to escape The Spicy...
64% Of Australians ‘More Likely To Fly Business Class’ Post Pandemic, Poll Finds
The pandemic has thrown a number of conventions out the window. No longer do you smile at your barista – you attempt to convey your appreciation with your eyes. No longer do you sit on a bus for an hour a day – you waste that time 'doom scrolling' on your phone. No longer do...
Travis Scott Sneaker Fiasco Shows How Pointless Sneaker Drops Have Become
Sneaker collaborations are big business.
It's become an essential part of the modern sportswear brand business model: make a limited edition model in collaboration with a hot brand or celebrity, create artificial scarcity by deliberately keeping production numbers low, make...
This ‘Back to the Future’ Ute Is The Coolest Car On Sale In Australia Right Now
Back to the Future is one of the most iconic 80s films ever, and arguably one of the most iconic car movies ever, too.
Of course, there's plenty of cool 50s cars on the streets of Hill Valley, California, but it's the DeLorean DMC-12 time machine – the core plot device...
Sorry, Spain: ‘Australian Tapas’ Puts Your Paella To Shame
Australia is often accused of having no national cuisine. A rude, though not baseless, charge.
But...though we might not have Paella, we do have sausage sandwiches – a criminally overlooked dish among foodies and Michelin Guide writers, but loved by the Aussie public.
Whether...
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Qantas Confirms Rollout Of Long Awaited ‘Health Pass’
The Qantas Group today confirmed it will introduce a digital health pass for its international flights (on both Qantas and Jetstar), when they resume.
More than just a vaccine passport, it shows airline staff and health officials both your vaccine status and your COVID-19 test...
If Bullets Don’t Kill The Next James Bond, Political Correctness Will
No Time to Die , the hotly-anticipated 25th James Bond film and Daniel Craig’s last stint as the famous fictional spy, is truly an end ...
