Charles de Gaulle rose from being a French army officer to leading the French Resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II. The formation of his government-in-exilein London, his tumultuous relationship with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, as well as…
September: California Wine Month and Bourbon Heritage Month
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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
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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
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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
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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,”…
Fewer Daily Steps at a Faster Pace or More Steps at a Slower Pace
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Taking fewer daily steps at a faster pace or more steps at a slower pace may substantially lower the risk of early death by up to 43 per cent, new research from Monash University and the University of Sydney
81 year old to ‘Ride Out Dementia’
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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
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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…
Coming Soon: Your Writer’s Block Is Bullsh*t: Stop Fighting It, Start Writing It
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The first book of its kind to apply the skills and practices of the ACT Matrix model to the creative process – turning psychological flexibility into practical creative action. It’s an uncomfortable paradox familiar to any writer: nothing is easier than not writing. The creative process exposes all the messy, lurking demons of our inner…
Dr Monique Ryan Proposes National Lobbying Act
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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
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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,…
#SomethingInteresting – September 7
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#SomethingInteresting – September 7
Friday September 4 – HOYTS Australian Weekend Box Office
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This weekend at HOYTS and the Australian box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day swung into number one once again with $2.25M, bringing its total cume to $83.9M, where this movie is now the highest-grossing film across the premium format SCREENX. At number two was The Odyssey with $2.09M, which brings its total thus far to…
WWF-Australia Launches Photography for Nature Competition
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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…
NSW loses record $4.75 billion in six months on poker machines
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NSW residents have lost a record record $4.75 billion on poker machines in the first six months of 2026, more than $311 million above the same period last year, as losses remain above $1 million an hour for the eighth consecutive quarter – two straight years. The latest NSW Office of Liquor & Gaming figures…