Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn has spent years as one of Australia’s most recognisable banking executives, but he has traditionally kept his family firmly outside the corporate spotlight. That changed in 2026 when reports emerged that Matt Comyn and his wife, Lucy Comyn, had separated after roughly two decades of marriage. The development attracted … Read more

Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary have become one of Australian sport’s most closely followed couples, but their relationship is attracting fresh attention for reasons far removed from red carpets and social media posts. Fowler has withdrawn from the Matildas’ October international window because of personal circumstances, while Cleary is recovering from serious injuries that required … Read more

A South Australian driver has raised questions about mobile-phone detection cameras after an object photographed on his lap was judged to be a phone — while he insists it was actually his wallet. The Adelaide tradie, identified only as Mick, challenged the infringement after a detection camera photographed him travelling on the North-South Motorway at … Read more

Millions of Australian motorists are being reminded to watch their speed as students return to classrooms, with Victoria Police stepping up enforcement around school zones and speeding fines starting at $261. The warning comes after a particularly deadly period on Victorian roads and as increased numbers of children return to footpaths, crossings and drop-off areas … Read more

Australian drivers worried about unpredictable petrol and diesel prices have been given a new layer of protection after Australia and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation on fuel security under a five-year economic partnership framework. The agreement comes at an important time for Australia, which continues to depend heavily on overseas supplies of crude oil and … Read more

Australian motorists battling packed roads, slow commutes and expensive parking may not be surprised by the city sitting at the top of a new driver stress ranking. Sydney has been named Australia’s most stressful major city to drive in, according to new research comparing the pressures motorists face behind the wheel. The study by Compare … Read more

Unusual blue-and-white road markings designed to make Australian motorists slow down are attracting attention for an unexpected reason, with some drivers arguing the eye-catching treatment could itself become a distraction. Known as “dragon’s teeth”, the three-dimensional-style markings are being trialled in South Australia to encourage motorists to notice when they are approaching lower-speed areas with … Read more

Drivers in Tasmania could face a significant expansion of automated traffic enforcement under proposals aimed at tackling the state’s stubbornly high level of road deaths and serious injuries. The Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT) is pushing for more automated road safety cameras, longer enforcement hours and greater coverage of high-risk roads, arguing that the … Read more

Hundreds of thousands of motorists are about to gain access to extra toll relief as a major cost-saving change takes effect in New South Wales. From Sunday, October 11, 2026, eligible NSW motorists can begin making claims under the state’s reduced $50 weekly toll cap, covering qualifying journeys made since the new threshold started on … Read more

Thousands of overseas motorists are set to get an easier path to an Australian driver’s licence after authorities approved 14 additional countries for licence recognition, reversing testing requirements introduced during a major overhaul of the system. Under the change, eligible drivers holding licences from the newly recognised jurisdictions will be able to transfer qualifying car … Read more