Melbourne and Sydney house prices plunge further in January

Melbourne market falls 1.6% in a month as property crash continues to accelerate

Turning water into wine: how did simple H2O become a luxury commodity?

From crystal infusions to water sommeliers and even bottling the frequency of rainbows, the top end of town has well and truly cashed in on the world’s most vital resource

The commodification of Frida Kahlo: are we losing the artist under the kitsch?

As a new exhibition of Kahlo’s photographs opens, Jenny Valentish looks at the merchandise bearing the artist’s image and wonders if we’ve missed the point

‘Precious works of art’ – Akira Isogawa’s unique fashion celebrated in retrospective

A major new exhibition showcases the 25-year career and creativity of the talented Australian designer

The Meghan effect: can her ethical and sustainable fashion choices change lives?

The duchess pulls on a pair of skinny jeans … and up to 30 women rescued from human trafficking will be hired as seamstresses

• Harry and Meghan on tour in Australia – in pictures

Peter Gilmore’s Quay named Australia’s best restaurant

It’s the fourth time Gourmet Traveller’s top prize has gone to the Sydney harbourside restaurant