Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces Thrill Glider for 2027

Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Thrill Capital of the World and one of Southern California’s premier theme parks, has announced that Thrill Glider, a first-of-its-kind roller coaster, will debut in 2027. Created exclusively for Magic Mountain, the attraction combines flying, motorbike and suspended coaster technologies to establish an entirely new roller coaster category: the Thrillglider.…

SPAM Partners With Minnesota Vikings

Vikings fans have a delicious new reason to raise their voices and SKOL this season. The SPAM® brand has announced a new partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, bringing the SPAM® Dog to U.S. Bank Stadium as the stadium’s Official Dog for the 2026-27 season. Leading the menu lineup is the SKOL Crusher, a Vikings-inspired SPAM®…

September 24 and 25 “longest internet literacy live stream.” Record Attempt 

Connected Nation (CN) has announced that Netflix is supporting the national nonprofit’s attempt to earn a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “longest internet literacy live stream.” Netflix joins more than 25 national and international organizations participating in “25 Hours. One Connected World,” a global event aimed at expanding access to digital skills training and…

MUA condemns Transdev Decision to shut down Sydney Ferries’ public transport services along the Parramatta River

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has condemned a decision by Transdev and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to shut down Sydney Ferries’ public transport services along the Parramatta River this weekend in retaliation for the union’s fare-free ferries industrial action. Ferry workers will continue to turn up for work and be paid, ready to provide…

The Day the Earth Blew Up

Director Pete Browngardt Starring Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol Rated PG Score 4/6 Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the…

Winners of the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Announced

Writing Australia has announced the winners of the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, celebrating six outstanding books that reflect the breadth, skill and vitality of Australian storytelling. The winners were revealed at a ceremony at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, on Thursday 10 September 2026. The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards recognise the exceptional contribution…

MUA Confirms Sydney Ferries Workers Industrial Action

Sydney Ferries workers have confirmed their industrial action will proceed from tomorrow, with Opal card readers to be switched off and turnstiles left wide open across the Sydney Ferries network from Friday 11 September until Tuesday 6 October. “I offer to personally welcome any doubters from TfNSW or Transdev aboard one of Sydney Ferries’ iconic…

September: California Wine Month and Bourbon Heritage Month

September marks two major moments on the drinks calendar: California Wine Month and Bourbon Heritage Month. This year, California Wines and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States are bringing the two together at hatted Melbourne dining destination Reine & La Rue. The month-long menu taps into Australians’ growing curiosity around California wine and…

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 winners announced

French photographer Julien Anton has been named Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 for his extraordinary portrait of a male seahorse and two tiny juveniles alongside him. Anton’s photograph was first named winner of the Ocean Wildlife category before being elevated to the overall prize.On being named Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, Anton commented,…

Movie Scenes I Go to

Movies are important. The creative process might be starting to change, but movies will always be important. Now, even though what I’m about to talk about has graduated to YouTube, physical media will always be important. My dvd collection is bigger then I care to admit to and for the record I’m such a dinosaur…

Sara Lee® is expanding its Sweet Moments™ platform

Sara Lee® is expanding its Sweet Moments™ platform with six new single-serve Cakes and Cheesecakes, building on the success of its Sweet Moments™ Cobblers and a consumer shift toward smaller, more frequent indulgence occasions. “We believe the next wave of growth in the frozen bakery category will come from creating more occasions to enjoy it,”…

81 year old to ‘Ride Out Dementia’

Illawarra cyclist Janice Fitzpatrick will ride 40km around Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, turning a passion she shared with her late husband Bernie into a mission to help change the future of dementia – with a growing community rallying behind her. For decades, cycling meant companionship for Janice and Bernie Fitzpatrick. The couple met as trainee…

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 –…