Having groceries delivered by drone might have once seemed like something out of a futuristic TV series, but not anymore. The world’s first drone delivery service is set to start operating in Australia, bringing food, drinks and medication to shoppers who expect extreme convenience by default.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of daily life, from postponing major events and shutting down entire industries to restricting the movement of billions worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to 19 people to understand how they’re coping with and adapting to these changes.

With parts of Australia devastated by bushfires, hundreds of restaurants and cafes in the country have pledged to donate part or all of their profits to relief funds. Evolving directory Restaurants for Relief makes it easier for Melburnians to support the cause by showing all the participating locations.

Alcohol consumption may be declining Down Under, but more than two-thirds of Aussies still consider a drink with mates to be a great national tradition. Can low- and no-alcohol beers provide an adequate substitute for booze? And what constitutes a beer-drinking experience without the beer?