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    Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe,

    Chevrolet Corvette roars into another league

    The new-gen ZR1 is set to steal thunder as the most powerful Corvette, but Australians will have to wait.

    • Tony Davis

    Why this watch was late to the collectors’ party

    Grand Seiko has won fans worldwide and a rare visit to Australia from the brand’s designer, Akira Yoshida, will help to explain why.

    • Bani McSpedden

    Hydrofoil electric boat off to a flying start in Australian waters

    Buckle up for a fast and smooth ride above the water in the Candela C-8, powered by a Polestar car battery.

    • Tony Davis
    Australs - Raivavae. Raivavae aerial ,

    Travel insider: a curated selection of top deals

    Introducing our new regular column of holiday ideas featuring new openings, cruises, adventures and more.

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    Hobart based lawyer, photographer and antarctic adventurer David Sinclair.

    This lawyer lived a double life for 20 years. Now he’s going all in

    After almost two decades of taking time out from his day job at some of Australia’s largest companies to lead adventure tours, David Sinclair is launching his own travel company.

    • Ronald Mizen
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    Yesterday

    Why middle-aged men are so competitive

    There is always someone at school sports day who treats the parents’ race as a fierce contest – this time it was me.

    • Luke Benedictus

    Did Russia just sabotage our Samsung Watch Ultra?

    A series of strange results while testing Samsung’s latest smartwatch may have a surprising explanation.

    • John Davidson
    Superior Bungalow Pool View

    Crete’s iconic Blue Palace opens new chapter

    With a growing collection of resorts, two local sisters are staying true to the proud heritage of Greece’s largest island.

    • Kate Hennessy

    This Month

    Collaborative monitoring pilot project at Moore Reef, off the coast of Cairns.

    The IVF initiative saving the Great Barrier Reef

    Scientists are making huge advances in restoring the reef by introducing what amounts to a vast IVF program for heat-stressed coral.

    • Hannah Tattersall
    Evelyn Broughton in her store Peggy, in Avalon.

    Australia’s best beachside boutiques

    Forget malls. When you’re at the seaside you want to discover treasure, and these stores deliver. BYO sandy feet.

    • Lauren Sams
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    Girard Perregaux’s La Esmerelda Tourbillon.

    A watch that was more than 160 years in the making

    A rare selection of historic Three Bridges calibres from Girard-Perregaux is coming to the About Time Watch Weekend.

    • Bani McSpedden

    Get off the grid to explore the undisturbed islands of Okinawa

    In this part of Japan, there’s no word for retirement in the native tongue. A unique, immersive cruise itinerary will help to reveal why.

    • Brad Thompson
    Alpine Eagle dial detail

    The watch that took three generations to create

    Chopard’s Alpine Eagle is now a mainstay of the sports-luxury category and will be part of an exhibition in Melbourne and Sydney.

    • Bani McSpedden

    Ultra-luxe pyjamas, Wedgwood dog bowls and other unexpected delights

    Elevate the everyday with our selection of household items and wardrobe staples given an extra-special twist.  

    • Eugenie Kelly
    “One of my proudest moments was achieving a 55-kilogram weighted squat”.

    How weightlifting strengthens more than muscles for retail strategist

    Kelly Brown, co-founder of an e-commerce agency, finds pumping iron reduces her stress levels as she strives to hit personal bests.

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    Alexia Roberts, Chief Winemaker in the Yeenunga Vineyard.

    Getting a taste for grenache? Try these new old-vine examples

    South Australian producers are serving up a bunch of great grenaches – here are four you need to know about.

    • Max Allen

    July

    Krug Champagnes once bottled  are kept in the House’s cellars in Reims.

    How much champagne is too much? Depends on the airline you’re flying

    We joined Singapore Airlines on a whirlwind tour of its premium suppliers across France’s Champagne region. This is what we learnt.

    • Michael Bleby
    Lamborghini Revuelto.

    Meet the Lamborghini V12 hybrid Revuelto

    The brand’s new flagship is sure to trigger the emotions of its new owners, but that’s what you’d expect for a $1 million outlay.

    • Tony Davis
    Party on a boat on Sydney harbour.

    The suburbs where Australians drink the most champagne

    Baby boomers are big drinkers of imported bubbles, but younger consumers are driving demand for alternatives such as prosecco.

    • Michael Bleby
    The north American ski town of Aspen is a foodie destination akin to Paris.

    It’s not just great skiing. Aspen’s restaurant scene is Michelin quality

    When Bosq became the first restaurant in a North American alpine town to be awarded a star, it cemented the resort’s reputation as a dining hotspot.

    • Cosima Marriner
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    CARTIER SANTOS DUAL TIME

    Cartier goes in new direction with a watch that goes anticlockwise

    One of this year’s most buzzed-about releases, the limited-edition Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind, is heading to Australia.

    • Bani McSpedden
    Pebble Beach Golf Links

    Want to play the world’s top golf courses? This app could get you there

    This avid golfer used his tech background to create an app that lets private club members hit the links together.

    • Richard Allen
    Lexus LC 500 coupe

    This flagship Lexus sports coupe is a hidden gem

    The luxury car maker’s updated LC 500 is a beauty with a roar.

    • Tony Davis
    Bulgari Octo Finissimo Carbon Gold.

    Bulgari’s record-breaking watches come to Australia for first time

    Bulgari has won multiple awards for its ultra-thin Finissimo timepieces, some of which will be in Melbourne and Sydney in September.

    • Bani McSpedden
    Lyons Will Estate gamay

    Five top examples of a hot new red-wine grape

    For too many years, gamay has been overshadowed by pinot. But that’s changing as growers experiment more to enhance its unique characters.

    • Max Allen