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Property
Executive property
For sale | This Byron Bay property has five bedrooms, a guesthouse, and its own rainforest.
Apartments as big as a house
Instead of a large garden and endless chores, these ideal residences feature generous terraces with lounges.
Modern elegance at The Langham
A $30 million renovation will replace the chintz with chic shutters – but many of the original Georgian features will be retained.
Punting on Putney
In profile | Proximity to the Parramatta River, schools and major hubs is why families like this Sydney suburb.
Travel
Do you have Wi-Fi here? Oversharing on holiday
Travellers today are so fixated on documenting their experiences they often miss out on actually having them.
Aspen in summer
Colorado out of winter is alive with culture and wildlife, every bit as breathtaking as its steep slopes and famous ski scene.
Vienna’s Seventh an urban haven
Craftspeople, artists and shopkeepers are breathing new life into this once-forgotten corner of Vienna.
The good oil on art in Dallas
To see the most intriguing contemporary artworks in the Texan city, you need to get out into the more challenging parts of town.
Food & wine
Hot ideas for restaurants in a winter slump
Innovative chefs are working hard to warm you up during a traditionally tough season for restaurants.
Good quality wine – and no cheap shots
The release of a $110 bottle from McLaren Vale raises questions about value for money.
Fashion and design
Spend
Treat yourself | To a smart new look from Hugo Boss Woman, yum cha at Neil Perry’s, or gold and coral earrings.
London menswear: from punk to pedigree
The Brit capital showcases a rich melting pot of mens’ fashion, infused with hip-hop, sport and out-there experiments.
Reviews | technology
Muscle magic in the Mercedes S63
The twin-turbo V8 is a grand tourer that goes from zero to 100 in less than five seconds.
LG Lifeband Touch unfit for duty
Fitness bands may be more for motivation than for chronicling your every move, but it helps if you can read them outdoors.
Sport
Pedal power | Brendan Wright
The chief executive of mortgage aggregator Fast Group started riding 25 years ago to stay fit in the football off-season.
Pedal power | Mark Taylor
It was a ruptured knee ligament that really got the partner at accountancy practice BDO into cycling.
