August 20 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day

Canberra will turn yellow on Thursday, 20 August, as Cancer Council ACT celebrates the 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day, Australia’s most recognised cancer fundraiser and a campaign that has united Canberrans in the fight against cancer. Since the first Daffodil Day in 1986, the daffodil has stood as the national symbol of hope for the…

Stephanie Mills Appointed HOYTS Managing Director

HOYTS, Australia’s leading cinema company, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Mills to the newly created role of Managing Director, effective immediately. Stephanie brings more than 20 years of experience in the Australian cinema and entertainment industry, having built an exceptional career spanning marketing, content, commercial strategy and corporate leadership.  HOYTS Group President and CEO,…

Trip.com and Seat Unique Group Announce Partnership 

Trip.com Group, a global travel service provider, and Seat Unique Group, a premium hospitality and live events platform, today announced a global partnership, bringing official hospitality and VIP packages to millions of travellers worldwide. The partnership introduces premium live events as a new category across Trip.com Group’s platforms, providing customers with access to more than…

40 Bluey-inspired products at selected Coles stores

Coles is bringing a little Bluey fun to homes across Australia, with an exclusive Coles Best Buys range arriving in selected stores from Friday 17 July. Featuring more than 40 Bluey-inspired products, including exclusive designs and collectibles, the collection is designed to delight both kids and families. Whether it’s channelling your inner Granny or creating…

2026 North Sydney Garden Competition

Open to residents, schools and community groups across the North Sydney local government area, the annual competition celebrates the creativity, care and environmental stewardship behind the area’s green spaces — no matter their size. With dedicated categories for balcony and courtyard gardens, apartment dwellers working with limited space and plenty of hard surfaces are just…

Australia Post Helping Small Business Growth

Australia Post is celebrating the Big Boss Energy driving Australia’s growing eCommerce sector, championing businesses of all sizes – from side hustles to established enterprises, and the ambition driving their growth. With Australians spending a record $82.6 billion online last year1, the campaign is designed to help emerging businesses build their profile, reach new customers…

BAE Systems receives a contract from Boeing

BAE Systems received a contract from Boeing to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability Systems (EPAWSS) for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets. The advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems will provide critical situational awareness and self-defense capabilities, enabling ROKAF F-15K pilots to operate effectively in contested environments.…

Zaxbys® Opening in New York

Atlanta-born chicken chain Zaxbys® is touching down in New York with its saucy footprint this summer, representing a significant step in its national expansion strategy and bringing its operations across 24 states. Known for its Famous Fingerz™, 12 signature sauces and expansive menu of craveable menu items, Zaxbys is opening not one, but two locations…

The Return of KFC Popcorn Chicken

After days of mounting online speculation, KFC® is proving good things come to those who wait. Today, fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken* returns to menus nationwide, marking the comeback of one of the brand’s most requested items in recent memory. First introduced in the early 1990s, Popcorn Chicken quickly earned cult status for being an endlessly craveable…

Maruchan and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Partnership

Maruchan, one of the world’s most recognizable instant noodle brands, is partnering with anime powerhouse Demon Slayer to bring MaruMart, an immersive pop-up experience, to the Interactive Zone at Petco Park. Bringing together two beloved Japanese brands in one unforgettable collaboration, Marumart: Demon Slayer Konbini celebrates the creativity, culture, and fandom that connect anime and…

New Aussie Platform Helps Daters Check Before They Meet

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create convincing fake photos, profiles, and digital identities, posing a new challenge for Australians trying to verify who they’re really talking to online. Addressing this, Australian technology platform CheckMyDate has launched a new AI-assisted dating safety tool designed to help people review publicly available online information and identify…

Wagga Wagga backs poker machine reform

After Wagga Wagga residents lost $18 million on poker machines in the first three months of 2026 and remain on track to lose more than $72 million by years end, Wagga Wagga City Council has backed a Notice of Motion from Cr Jenny McKinnon, calling for stronger poker machine reform. The decision builds on growing…