Sydney ferry workers escalate action against foreign-owned Transdev

Sydney Ferries workers are escalating their industrial campaign against Transdev, the foreign-owned multinational private operator running Sydney Ferries services, with Opal card readers to be switched off across the network for almost four weeks. As part of ongoing industrial action, members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) will switch off Opal card readers from…

Dr Monique Ryan Proposes National Lobbying Act

The Parliament House corridors are crowded with unregistered lobbyists wielding considerable influence with little accountability. Spokesmen for the gambling, tobacco, fossil fuel, and mining industries have almost unfettered access to the political parties they support with millions in donations. The Albanese government has done almost nothing to improve transparency or accountability. Voters deserve better –…

HOYTS Partners With Distributor Pacific Lantern

HOYTS Cinemas has partnered with newly established film distributor Pacific Lantern to bring a broader range of Chinese-language cinema to audiences across Australia and New Zealand, beginning with the Australian premiere of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East. The partnership will support the distribution and exhibition of Chinese-language films across the HOYTS circuit,…

WWF-Australia Launches Photography for Nature Competition

From breaching humpback whales to backyard birds, WWF-Australia is encouraging Australians to celebrate the wildlife and wild places they love through a new photography competition. Launching today for National Threatened Species Day, the inaugural Photography for Nature Competition aims to inspire people to look closer at the natural world and help protect it for future…

Teddy Bears Don’t Text New Book From Ruth Ann Warren

Spines have announced the release of “Teddy Bears Don’t Text,” a new children’s book by Ruth Ann Warren that playfully addresses the modern challenge of screen time. Utilizing the familiar visual of a smartphone interface, this imaginative tale encourages children to disconnect from digital distractions and embrace the magic of active listening. In an era…

Kids Stadium of Hope campaign.

Communities across Australia are being called on to take action as a national campaign returns to shine a powerful spotlight on an important issue: child protection. The award-winning Stadium of Hope campaign from child protection organisation Act for Kids invites families, businesses and communities to purchase virtual seats via the website and help fill a…

Falcon Is Sold for AED 2.1 Million in Abu Dhabi, Setting the World’s Highest Price Ever at Falcon Auction

A Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking sale of AED 2.1 million (USD 571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making it the highest value a falcon has ever been auctioned for. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed…

Christmas-thriller JOLLY Headed to Theatres December 11

Horror fans got an early Christmas present, with a sneak peek of scenes from Arthur G. Night’s incredible Christmas-thriller, JOLLY. The CGI-and-AI animated feature utilizes a full cast of actors for each role, with facial and motion capture performances driving the visuals to unprecedented, photo-realistic heights. The film will be released to theatres on December…

Stanley Black & Decker Has Entered Into Agreement to Sell Excel Industries

Stanley Black & Decker has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Excel Industries (“Excel”) business to Bad Boy Mowers. Excel, which is primarily made up of the professional-grade, gas-powered, ride-on and zero-turn mowers under the Hustler® brand, is expected to generate FY 2026 revenue of approximately $300 million.   “The…

MUA Rejects RiverCity Ferries Olive Branch

Today, at a tele-meeting called by the MUA’s Queensland Branch and National Office, the Union sought to re-engage in good faith negotiations with Graeme Legh, the CEO of RiverCity Ferries, to try to advance a consensus before the weekend’s Riverfire event. Industrial action has been occurring for some time, and RiverCity Ferries has had ample…

Today 35 Seeing Eye Dogs are Graduating

Today, September 4, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will celebrate a major milestone, with 35 Seeing Eye Dogs graduating across the country – helping bring the total number of active Seeing Eye Dogs across Australia to a record 266. Each dog has undergone almost two years of intensive training before being partnered with someone who…