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NewsPremiumHyundai: More petrol N performance cars coming, and they’ll be affordable

Hybridisation could help keep petrol power alive at Hyundai's N performance division, also allowing it to offer cheaper cars than its hot EVs.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumAxe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h

A one-off 2017 Ford Mustang sustained major damage following an assault, theft and pursuit on the NSW South Coast on Saturday.

CarExpert.com.au

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NewsPremiumHot Holdens star at UK Festival of Speed

Australia’s own held its own in incredible company at the global motorsport mecca in Goodwood, UK, over the weekend.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremiumV8-powered Toyota GT Concepts preview new sports cars for track and road

Is it a Lexus, is it a Toyota – or is it both? Toyota shows off its sports car future with a pair of punchy V8 coupes for street and circuit.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremium2025 Tesla Model Y gets range boost, new colour in Australia

The Tesla Model Y Long Range has received a larger-capacity battery resulting in more range, and all Model Ys can now be had in black paint.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumBMW and Mercedes-Benz get new bosses in Australia as sales race remains tight

New leadership is coming to arch-rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz in Australia later this year, but in BMW's case it will be a familiar face.

William Stopford

Honda Rugged

NewsPremiumIs Honda planning a proper ladder-frame ute to take on the Ford Ranger?

Nissan has spare factory capacity, Honda doesn't have a traditional ladder-frame ute, and a new report suggests a shared ute is in the works.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumSuzuki Jimny getting significant safety upgrade – report

The Suzuki Jimny is getting an update that will bring more safety equipment, though local launch timing has yet to be announced.

William Stopford

Am I better off drawing a lump sum from my super each year?

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumAm I better off drawing a lump sum from my super each year?

Q+A: Am I better off drawing a lump sum each year from the super fund, or transferring the money to a RI allocated pension — which converts super into a regular income — and then drawing from this account?

Nick Bruining

Funeral pre-payment has become big business for those in the funeral business.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow to get Albanese to pay for your final send-off

Buried amongst a suite of changes to apply from July 1 is an increase in the amount of money you can pre-pay towards your funeral.

Nick Bruining

The only significant change to superannuation numbers that occurred on July 1 was a $100,000 increase in the transfer balance cap from $1.9 million to $2m. 

Nick BruiningCommentsPremiumThe big July 1 super change that affects your contributions

This change has the potential to affect how much you can contribute to super and how much ends up being completely tax free in retirement.

Nick Bruining

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Monday, July 14, 2025

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Sudhir Dean

Penalties of 25 per cent to 75 per cent of the tax owed may apply for falsely claiming deductions. The more dishonest the claim, the higher the fine.

Honesty pays CommentsWhy cheating on your tax return is too big a risk to take

Penalties of 25 per cent to 75 per cent of the tax owed may apply for falsely claiming deductions. The more dishonest the claim, the higher the fine.

Robert B Whait and Connie Vitale 

P&N Bank says around one in 10 customers use post-pay services, with Gen Z some of the highest users. 

Debt TrapCommentsHow to save young Aussies from mounting debt as BNPL booms

Up against cost-of-living pressures, Gen Z and millennials are, concerningly, leaning heavily on low-cost credit models to support their spending.

Mark Smyth

Windsor by Plunkett Homes.

Federation essence to elegance

Harking back to the grand homes of old, Plunkett Homes’ latest display breathes new life into a traditional style.

Annie Mills

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Artist’s impression of a Coterie Como apartment’s open-plan living area.

Bringing exquisite visions to life

With more than a decade of proven delivery and a family-led team at the helm, Griffin Group has built a reputation for crafting high-quality apartments.

Keren Bellos

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65-67 Windarra Drive, City Beach.

Taking flightPremiumPrized address a rare opportunity

Set high above the City Beach coastline with panoramic ocean views and almost two-thirds of an acre to call your own, this is one of Western Australia’s most significant private estates.

Keren Bellos

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

Is your buyer’s agent qualified and licensed?

If you engage the services of a buyer’s agent, you would assume you are dealing with a qualified licensed professional.

Suzanne Brown

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UDIA WA President Richard Pappas.

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in urban development

This year marks a major milestone with the 30th anniversary of the UDIA WA Awards for Excellence.

Richard Pappas

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Finbar Chief Executive Officer Ronald Chan.

Perth property buyers discovering apartment appeal

While industry and media attention remain focused on detached house sales, other dwellings are delivering superior returns and attracting an expanding buyer base.

Ronald Chan

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GardenCommentsPremiumHow to protect your plants during landscape construction

To minimise risks, a combination of strategies must be implemented before, during and after the landscape construction process. 

Charlie Albone

The Rookie is the little show that could.

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Why is everyone losing their minds over The Rookie?

Why is a crime drama about a 40-something police rookie one of the most buzzed-about shows in the world?

Clare Rigden

Adrian Barich for STM.

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BEING BARRA Comments
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Passing the Bali torch to a new generation

In my 20s, I could walk down Poppies Lane with a Bintang in my hand, sunburn, and a sense that I was almost bulletproof. Now my daughter goes, and I stay home checking the Find My iPhone app every 15 minutes.

Adrian Barich

Nat Locke pictured in the studio

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THAT’S LIFE Comments
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My startling realisation about who I am on travel tour

I am currently on a small group tour somewhere in Turkey and I have suddenly realised which role I occupy: it’s making me uncomfortable.

Nat Locke