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Everything you need to know about electric vehicle (EV) charging in Australia

Thinking of buying an electric car? Here’s the lowdown on the charging costs and your options.  The electric revolution has arrived in Australia, with the market share of Electric Vehicles (EVs) growing rapidly in recent years.  In the first six months of 2023 alone, 8.4% of new car sales in Australia were Electric Vehicles (EVs). The figures are up from

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12 Lucrative Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start From Home

If your wage isn’t going far enough, it might be time to consider a side hustle. Whether you want to boost your savings account balance, pay off debt, or lessen your student loans, taking up a side hustle can be fun and profitable. Nearly 7% of people have multiple jobs, so why not join them and boost your income?

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9 Scientifically Backed Ways To Beat Road Rage

Are Australians the angriest drivers? Is road rage on the rise? We sat down with Dr. Amanda Stephens, research fellow from Monash University’s Accident Research Centre, to get some answers to our questions about overcoming anger on the daily commute.

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5 Best Places To Explore Without A Car In Australia

When you think of travelling around Australia, the first thing we tend to think of is road trips and van rentals (#vanlife). But not having a car in Australia shouldn’t stop you from having an amazing trip. Thanks to the country’s network of planes, trains, and buses, as well as easily walkable cities, there are tons of things to see

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The World’s Longest Commutes

If you think your local commute is bad, then get ready to commiserate with the millions of other commuters around the world dealing with traffic build-ups, public transport delays and other transit nightmares.  In this Parkhound deep dive into some truly astounding transport data, from both here in Australia and abroad, you’re going to learn who can really say they

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Top 10 Great Things About Living a Car Free Life

Thinking of living without a car? You’re not the only one! Nowadays, discussions about the pros and cons of having your own vehicle are becoming more commonplace. You might be wondering now if you should sell your four wheels and start living the car-free life. Parkhound is here to help you weigh the benefits and challenges of living without a

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