As young Australians head for bright city lights, Melbourne has become the nation's fastest growing area. But how do their parents get them to visit home out in the sticks? A campaign by Victoria’s public transport operator V/Line let people guilt trip their kids into returning.

Since the end of 2014, British commuters have been able to tap into the Underground with contactless banks cards – and with one in four journeys paid for this way, it’s been a popular move. But in Australia, it’s a little different, with outdated infrastructure leaving commuters in the lurch.

Australians buy more than a million cars a year, but over two million people are currently researching their next purchase. Nearly half of those in the market for a new vehicle start investigating online over two years in advance to understand all the new features available.

Emerging automotive technology is not only set to transform how we get from A to B, but could also see vehicles monitor our stress and fitness levels and call an ambulance in an emergency. How exactly are manufacturers turning the connected car into a tool for improved health and wellbeing?