Finder’s annual Credit Card Awards raise fresh questions about whether these rankings genuinely help consumers or simply reinforce the status quo.

While the rankings paint a picture of aspiration and escape, the research ultimately serves a commercial purpose. As a comparison platform, iSelect’s focus extends beyond inspiration to the practicalities and risks of travel, particularly insurance.

Australia’s beauty lovers can now get their hands on two of the internet’s most talked about skincare and makeup trends, with MCoBeauty launching its Hydrate & Prepare Milky Toner and Ultra Shine Lip Glaze. The release taps directly into the global obsession with “glass skin” and ultra-glossy lips, two trends that have dominated TikTok feeds, beauty counters, and bathroom cabinets around the world. Now, Aussie consumers can buy into the viral glow without the luxury price tag

Travellers are increasingly seeking journeys that leave them refreshed Australians are rethinking how they holiday, with more people trading fast-paced itineraries and traditional beach escapes for travel experiences centred on wellbeing, connection, and cultural immersion. Rather than simply ticking off bucket-list destinations or switching off from daily life, travellers are increasingly seeking journeys that leave them feeling physically refreshed, mentally reset, and more

As Australians recommit to health and fitness goals in the New Year, new research has revealed which cities are leading the nation in physical well-being and which are lagging.