June 22nd – HOYTS and the Weekend Australian Box office

Buzz Lightyear took us to infinity and beyond at HOYTS and the national box office this weekend where Toy Story 5 blasted into first place bringing in $9.76M – making it the biggest Toy Storyfranchise opening weekend ever and the third highest Pixar opening of all time. Holding onto second place this weekend was Obsession where it earned $2.06M and…

Upcoming Documentary MAYPILAMA: Keel Line of Creation

A new documentary shares the journey of Yolŋu mothers, grandmothers, leaders and health workers to bring birthing back on Country, shining a bright, powerful light on First Nations maternity care and self-determination.  MAYPILAMA: Keel Line of Creation is an upcoming documentary following Yolŋu Elder and Professor Ḻäwurrpa Maypilama’s mission to return Birthing on Country through…

Shortest day, least snow: El Niño winter

Yesterday (June 21st 2026) was the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and Australian alpine resorts are running on snowmaking. The Bureau of Meteorology officially declared El Niño on 16 June, with forecasts pointing to below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures across south-eastern Australia through to at least the end of 2026. May 2026…

UNSW to invest $65m for new Campus in Parramatta

Bringing more world-class education to students of Western Sydney, UNSW has announced it will invest $65m over 10 years for a multi-faculty campus in Parramatta. It has just signed a new lease in Parramatta as part of expanding the university’s broader Western Sydney Precinct. “This is an investment that sits at the core of our…

Joe Bonamassa Releases Album & Film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork

Joe Bonamassa has officially released The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a powerful live album and concert film celebrating the music and enduring legacy of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher. Available now via J&R Adventures, the project captures Bonamassa’s sold-out tribute performances in Cork, Ireland, where Gallagher’s influence remains woven into the fabric of…

DEF MACHINE Releases High Energy Cover of P!NK’s ‘Get The Party Started’

Detroit’s DEF MACHINE continues its 2026 spring and summer singles campaign with the release of a fresh take on P!NK’s iconic hit, “Get The Party Started” released on June 12th. The new single features powerhouse performances from Detroit vocalist K33DA alongside acclaimed bassist and recording artist Bill Dickens.  Originally formed by Detroit musicians and songwriters…

The Great American Journey Premieres on Saturday, August 22

To commemorate 250 years of our America’s independence, Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) has announced the premiere of The Great American Journey on Saturday, August 22. The original series, produced with support from the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, will air weekend mornings on NBC’s “The More You Know” educational/informational (E/I) programming…

The Return of McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie

Summer tends to move fast – but the moments worth remembering don’t. And with America’s 250th birthday around the corner, we’re bringing back a fan-favorite and bona fide national treasure made for slowing down and savoring the season: the Fried Apple Pie. If you know, you know. If you don’t, June 23 is your chance…

DOS EQUIS® ADDS A NEW CHAPTER TO THE MYTH OF THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD® WITH FUERZA REGIDA

What happens when two of the world’s most interesting forces collide? This summer, Dos Equis is rewriting music history to find out. Following the return of The Most Interesting Man in the World earlier this year, Dos Equis unveils a new collaboration with Grammy and Latin Grammy-Nominated global chart-toppers Fuerza Regida, timed to their highly…

United 250th Anniversary Livery and Military Pilot Hiring Program Milestone

United has unveiled a new specialty “Stars and Stripes” livery that celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary and announced a milestone to the airline’s United Military Pilot Program, an initiative that provides currently serving active-duty U.S. military pilots access to a conditional job offer with the airline much earlier than they were previously afforded. Since 2024,…

Anheuser-Busch Investing $20 Million+ in Hometown St. Louis & Missouri

Anheuser-Busch a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Bud Light, announced a $20 million+ investment in its St. Louis and Arnold, Missouri operations. The investment will focus on upgrading brewery and packaging equipment to fuel production of Michelob ULTRA, the nation’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer; the investment will…

Build-A-Bear Summer Promo Series

Summer is when some of life’s best memories happen. That’s why Build-A-Bear Workshop, the brand known for adding a little more heart to life, is kicking off the summer season with special offers designed to bring extra surprise, fun, memorable experiences and value to the season. Here’s the twist: nobody knows what’s coming next.Mystery boxes…

Bettongs Return to the Desert

Researchers are celebrating the release of the once locally extinct burrowing bettong back into the NSW desert – with the aim of training them to survive alongside feral cats and foxes. The burrowing bettong once thrived across Australia’s arid interior, but within a century of European settlement it had vanished from much of the mainland.…