Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
While most big-box retailers hide clearance items in back corners, Frankston Road’s furniture outlets put ex-display and scratch-and-dent stock front and centre. The cluster of outlets offers bargains straight from major brands — but only if you know where to look. Stores in Dandenong area: 5+ · Typical discount: up to 60% off retail · … Read more
Online shopping for everyday essentials should be straightforward, but keeping track of account logins, app features, and sales can quickly become overwhelming. Big W’s digital tools are designed to simplify the process, from the app to in-store pickup. App downloads (Google Play): 10 million+ · Product range online: Over 4,000 items · Owned by: Woolworths … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a measurement in meters and needed to picture it in centimeters — for a classroom assignment, a DIY project, or just satisfying your own curiosity — you’re in the right place. Converting meters to centimeters is one of the simplest operations in the metric system, and it boils … Read more
You’ve probably typed “make a video from text” into a search bar and gotten back a dozen links promising magic. Some deliver. Others give you a watermarked clip that looks like a fever dream. The truth about free AI video makers is more nuanced than the marketing lets on — and the differences between tools … Read more
You’ve probably typed “free AI video maker” into Google and gotten a dozen promises, most half-true. But some tools genuinely let you create video without paying — if you know which ones to open and which strings are attached. Free AI video generators in Google top 5: 5 · Estimated global AI video market size … Read more
Touching down in Japan after a long flight is exciting, but the immigration line can test anyone’s patience. Visit Japan Web, a free online service from Japan’s Digital Agency, lets you pre-submit your entry details and skip the paper forms — this guide covers registration to QR code use so you know what to expect. … Read more
There’s a new orange-flavored player in the Australian hard seltzer aisle, and it comes with a story. Hard Rated Orange, launched in August 2025 by Asahi Beverages, packs 4.5% ABV into a 375ml can and marks the brand’s first new flavor since its forced rebrand from Hard Solo. Alcohol by volume: 4.5% · Can size: … Read more
If you’ve ever needed to call Alinta Energy, you already know the challenge: one number serves multiple states, different hours apply on weekends, and emergencies redirect you to a local distributor. This guide unpacks every contact channel Alinta offers — from the 24/7 fault line to Saturday morning billing support — so you can reach … Read more
If you’ve ever scrambled to convert local start times for F1 qualifying across different time zones, you’re not alone — with 24 Grands Prix scheduled across five continents in 2026, knowing exactly when qualifying starts each Saturday is half the battle. This guide combines the standard qualifying format with the complete start-time schedule for every … Read more
For ASX investors following the mining sector, few stocks have served up as much whiplash in 2026 as Chalice Mining (CHN). The company’s flagship Julimar project in Western Australia is one of the most significant nickel-copper-PGE discoveries in recent years, but a delayed start date triggered a brutal sell-off. Current share price: A$1.45 (Simply Wall … Read more