PWDA slams Senate Committee’s Recommendation to Pass NDIS Bill

People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability rights and advocacy organisation, has condemned the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s recommendation that the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 proceed. More than 4,500 people with disability, families, advocates and disability, legal and community organisations participated in the inquiry,…

Bota Box Introduces Cabernet Sauvignon in a 1.5-Liter Box

Bota Box, America’s favorite premium boxed wine brand1, today announced the release of a Limited Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, available for a finite time at retailers nationwide. The wine delivers the expressive aromatics, rich black cherry notes and bold structure typical of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, together with the lighter carbon footprint2 and stay-fresh…

Jif® Unveils First Major Brand Refresh in More than 30 Years

Jif®, America’s favorite peanut butter brand*, is unveiling refreshed branding to celebrate the many ways consumers enjoy it today – from everyday snacking occasions to the traditional PB&J. Thoughtfully modernized to stay true to what makes Jif iconic, the redesign revives the brand’s signature tri-color banner and removes the dated drop shadow from the letters…

Cat Protection Society of Victoria Opens Nurture and Enrichment Hub

The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) marked International Cat Day with a series of special initiatives and public events that highlighted feline wellbeing, community connection and the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable cats on their journey to adoption. To coincide with International Cat Day on Saturday 8 August, CPSV brought supporters together through…

DKB Reintroduces ‘Pumpkin Spice Madness’ Bagels

Dave’s Killer Bread® (DKB), the nation’s No. 1 organic bread brand, is bringing back “Pumpkin Spice Madness” Bagels for the first time in seven years. The sweet, spicy seasonal bagel is now available for a limited time only on grocery store shelves nationwide. Research from DKB reveals that, when it comes to bagels, consumers prioritize…

Australia Post and Cotton On partner to drive Parcel Locker adoption

Cotton On has integrated Australia Post’s Parcel Locker widget into its online checkout experience, giving customers the option to select a Parcel Locker as their preferred delivery location. The new capability forms the centrepiece of a broader partnership between Australia Post and Cotton On, combining checkout innovation, retail media and customer incentives to drive adoption…

McDonald’s entry into energy drinks

Crafted sodas and Refreshers kicked off a new era for McDonald’s drinks, and fans have been showing them love since day one. Now, we’re ready to take their taste buds to new heights. Starting August 17, fans can fuel up with Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer* – marking McDonald’s entry into energy drinks. Combining Red Bull’s…

The Golden Ticket Hunt

Melbourne entrepreneur and influencer Kyle Hunt has launched a real-world treasure hunt across Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast, hiding 100 genuine, serial-numbered golden tickets across the three cities. The prize? $20,000 cash for the first person to find and verify three of them. The hunt went live August 12 with a launch video across…

CatVideoFest 2026

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

20th Annual Sydney Underground Film Festival Returning to Factory Theatre

Over the last two decades, SUFF has cemented itself as a force of creativity in Sydney’s arts and culture scene, with programs that continue to promote independent, experimental and provocative filmmaking. Drawn from the highest ever entries, with over 780 films submitted for consideration, this year’s diverse program features films, documentaries, shorts and more that…

Have you heard about #sardinemaxxing?

The world’s number one nutrition and food tracking app, MyFitnessPal, has confirmed Australia’s growing love of sardines shows no signs of slowing as the latest viral social media trend, #sardinemaxxing, sweeps the country. According to data from active MyFitnessPal users in Australia, the volume of sardines logged in July is more than double the volume…

2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Shortlist Announced

Writing Australia has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, the richest literary prize in the nation. The awards celebrate the exceptional talents of emerging and established Australian writers, illustrators, poets, and historians.   The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards acknowledge the contribution of Australian literature to the nation’s cultural and intellectual life. …