15+ hour, 45+ min ago   (416+ words) Geely's electric Zeekr 7X rival has just got a game-changing update. The new-generation Geely EX5 mid-size SUV will launch in China on 21 September 2026, according to reports. It has appeared Chinese government filings as the Geely E5. The EX5 has proved popular with Australian car…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (399+ words) Pioneering Australian judge Mary Gaudron has been honoured for her contributions to Australia's legal landscape after her death at age 83. Ms Gaudron became the first woman appointed to the High Court of Australia in 1987 at age 44 and served until 2003. While…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (697+ words) An Upper Hunter engineering company has emerged from a bumper field of contenders to be named the region's Business of the Year at the sector's annual awards gala, this year marking a milestone anniversary. Morgan Engineering, based at McDougalls Hill…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (382+ words) The Hunter's business community is preparing for its night of nights, with the 2026 Business Hunter Awards set to shine a spotlight on the region's most outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs and community organisations following a record-breaking year for entries. More than 300 submissions…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (414+ words) This is the real danger of utes and SUVs. For the longest time, sedans were the dominant player of the car market and held the majority of sales. Over the past 15 years though, the SUV revolution has been in full…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (345+ words) 4 bed | 3 bath | 2 car Tucked quietly alongside the water in one of Newcastle's most vibrant pockets, this property challenges everything you might expect from a modern build. Crafted by Allmint Constructions as one of two Torrens Title homes, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (200+ words) 2 bed | 2 bath | 0 car A total rebuild has transformed a humble Hamilton cottage into an opulent modern sanctuary. The property has undergone a major overhaul - levelled floors, fresh linings, rejuvenated roofing, and plumbing and wiring entirely replaced. "Masterclass is the only…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (344+ words) Aussie car buyers can't get enough of the Tesla Model Y right now. Tesla's mid-size SUV topped the sales charts for August 2026, fending off three Toyota models in the latest set of data. Total car sales held relatively steady in…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (554+ words) Merewether Surfhouse is officially under new ownership. The three-level beachfront venue attracted interest from across the country, ranging from some of Australia's best-known hospitality groups to wealthy local investors. Prominent hotelier Ben May, founder of May Hospitality, emerged as the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (561+ words) Lexus has unveiled an upgraded version of its NX mid-size SUV featuring subtle design tweaks, a revised hybrid system and new battery tech as well as improved body rigidity and better ride quality. Offered across 300h, 350h and 450h+ variants in Japan, it's…...