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Think you know this week’s news? Answer these 10 questions
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
- Ingrid Fuary-Wagner and Daniel Arbon
About to go on an Easter drive in your electric car? Here’s a warning
The alert comes after green car sales more than doubled in Australia last year and as some experts say the nation’s charging network has yet to catch up.
- Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Why conservative Christians are tolerating vulgarity and lust
A raunchy, outsider, boobs-and-booze ethos has elbowed its way into the conservative power class, accelerated by the rise of Donald Trump.
- Ruth Graham
- Tech
Smaller, faster, deadlier - how drones are changing our world
Unmanned flying machines from insect-sized swarms to car-sized transports are about to become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives.
- Tony Davis
This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: faded leather to champagne
From a reimagined Hermès work bag to a clever way to transport your French champagne, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
Lunch with the AFR
This woman is using science to defend us – but she can’t talk about it
After a stellar career as an academic researcher, Professor Tanya Monro now heads Canberra’s top-secret Defence Science and Technology Group.
- Julie Hare
CBA’s business bank boss explains why ‘saffers’ can be good CEOs
Mike Vacy-Lyle says his South African upbringing has instilled a can-do attitude and the confidence to take on any competition.
- James Eyers
- Opinion
‘Asian countries feel their time has come’: why the West must adapt
The best-selling historian Peter Frankopan says that the rise of Asia and rising global temperatures will force the West to rethink its future and its history.
- Kevin Chinnery
More From Today
The five factors behind rising rates of cancer in under 40s
Global cases in the under 50s are also rising rapidly, increasing by 79 per cent between 1990 and 2019 according to recent research.
- David Cox
- Analysis
- Royal family
Princess Catherine and the power of a cancer diagnosis
This year began as an annus horribilis for the royal family, but compassion coupled with a respectful fear of cancer, changed the narrative.
- Jill Margo
Why this is the best hamam in Istanbul
Forget the old stereotype of being whipped with towels. This lovingly restored hamam revives the gentle ancient art of communal bathing.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Seven must-see shows in April
From West Side Story’s Tony and Maria on Sydney Harbour to Tom Gleeson’s return to stand-up in Melbourne, entertainment options are hot next month.
- Michael Bailey
Yesterday
‘Shock the industry needs’: Splendour in the Grass cancelled
Spiralling costs and an over-saturation will lead to a “correction” after the music festival’s shock 2024 demise, according to one promoter.
- Michael Bailey
Is Don Bradman’s number plate worth $200k?
NSW is selling more historic licence plates but the Don’s isn’t the most expensive one on offer.
- Elizabeth Fortescue
The nine lessons for happiness everyone should know
Just like maintaining physical fitness, you have to keep working on your mental health if you want to keep feeling the benefits, research shows.
- Gwyneth Rees
This movie may show you how to be happy in your job
Small events take on momentous significance in Perfect Days’ minimal narrative.
- John McDonald
- Driving With Tony Davis
- Motoring
Maserati’s new coupe is a petrolhead’s trophy
The impressive new GranTurismo Trofeo internal combustion coupe is either highly collectable or yesterday’s news.
- Tony Davis
Move over Maldives, here comes Palau
With a luxury catamaran to lure cashed-up travellers, this Micronesian island nation has its sights set on being the next big thing for luxury lovers.
- Ute Junker
20% off tickets to Mahler’s Song of the Earth
20% off tickets to The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s latest concert.
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La Serata – an evening with Giovanni Pilu, presented by Maserati
20% off tickets to this exclusive event for Financial Review subscribers on May 9, 2024.
200km a week of riding? ‘My wife is very understanding’ says this exec
For winemaker Michael Garland, cycling is about so much more than physical fitness.
- Life & Leisure
Singapore’s secret restaurant with two world’s best chefs
AIR, in the Dempsey district, shows what can happen when creative visions from different professional perspectives combine.
- Stephen Todd
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Wine & spirits
Precious old vintages from the Barossa set for release
In Australia’s oldest wine region, well-cellared treasures, from wines to whiskies are being unearthed. Here’s a few to earmark.
- Max Allen
Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape
Some brands may be forced to find ways to reduce their reliance on China, where growth in luxury sales is forecast to slow to mid-single digits.
- Updated
- Jennifer Creery, Shirley Zhao and Andy Hoffman
- Driving With Tony Davis
- Motoring
Porsche brings its all-electric race car to Australia
Porsche has shown off its prototype electric race car, the GT4 e-Performance, as it rolls on with plans for a parallel Cup series.
- Tony Davis
Yarra Valley winery unveils $7m refurb
Victoria’s Balgownie Estate has had a revamp after a major fire in 2020.
- Gus McCubbing
How to spend 48 hours in Istanbul
With new flights starting and a free stopover included, it’s time to tick Türkiye’s biggest city off your bucket list.
- Ayesha de Kretser
The bizoids learning to rev at the Grand Prix
Corporate types flocked bright and early to Albert Park’s Paddock Club, which by 2pm on Sunday was full to heaving for Melbourne’s Grand Prix.
- Updated
- Myriam Robin