113 landmarks to light up across Australia as Probus celebrates it’s 50th anniversary 

On 1 October, landmarks across Australia will light up for Probus Month, as one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest social networks for retirees celebrates its 50th anniversary. The annual light-up initiative, now in its 6th year, is set to be the biggest yet, with landmarks including Questacon (ACT), Darwin Civic Centre (NT), Victoria Bridge…

Convenience or Community?

This Mental Health Month (October), why thousands of Australians are embracing a different way to shop – bringing food, purpose and human connection back into focus as everyday ingredients of wellbeing.There was a time when buying food meant knowing your local butcher, greengrocer or corner-store owner, bumping into neighbours and having some connection to where…

North Sydney Council shaping the future of The Coal Loader

Community invited to help shape the first Strategic Management Plan for the Coal Loader. From its Aboriginal cultural significance and industrial heritage to its sustainability programs, community events and harbour views, the Coal Loader is one of North Sydney’s most unique and much-loved public places. North Sydney Council is developing the first Coal Loader Strategic Management…

Growth in Global premium TV shipments

Global premium TV shipments are projected to grow 9.3% year-over-year (YoY), according to Omdia’s latest research. The premium segment, defined as TVs with an average selling price (ASP) above $1,000, is forecast to expand as total global TV shipments decline 1.0%. North America is expected to lead premium TV shipment growth, with a projected increase…

Specsavers presenting partner for Carols by Candlelight

Specsavers is stepping into one of Australia’s best-known Christmas traditions, joining Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight as presenting partner for the first time in 2026. United by a shared mission and commitment to eye care, Specsavers will help Vision Australia raise vital funds for children who are blind or have low vision, while bringing its…

Death Wish Coffee’s latest seasonal innovation, White Chocolate Pistachio

Death Wish Coffee Co., the #1 selling Fair Trade and #1 Organic coffee brand in the United States, has announced the upcoming launch of its latest seasonal innovation, White Chocolate Pistachio. The medium-roast blend leverages strong market demand for pistachio flavor profiles, combining toasted pistachio and sweet white chocolate notes to capture cozy-season coffee occasions.…

‘The Collection of the late Peter Briggs’ Offered by Donington Auctions

Significant cars, motorcycles, memorabilia and collectibles from noted Australian collector and motor museum owner, the late Peter Briggs, are set to be offered by Donington Auctions in October.‘The Collection of the late Peter Briggs’ is a timed on-line auction that draws together vehicles from Briggs’ personal collection, and display vehicles surplus to the needs of…

Cup Noodles® and Titan Casket Collaboration

This Halloween, Cup Noodles is ready to bite back with the launch of its latest limited-edition flavor, Cup Noodles Vampire Noodles. Inspired by the notorious creature of the night, Vampire Noodles transform into a striking blood-red color when hot water is added, thanks to natural beet coloring. Paired with a bold hot garlic flavor and…

A Warning About Crocs and thongs on escalators

New national research commissioned by Schindler Lifts Australia reveals three in four Australian children (75%) have worn soft or flexible footwear, such as Crocs or rubber thongs, while using an escalator in the past 12 months. It’s a popular kids’ habit that’s prompting a fresh safety reminder as families head out during the school holidays.…

Sydney Craft Week Returns

Sydney Craft Week will return in October 2026 with nearly 100 events celebrating the makers, studios and creative communities shaping Sydney’s craft scene. Following the closure of the Australian Design Centre, UNSW School of Art & Design will produce the tenth Sydney Craft Festival, bringing workshops, markets, exhibitions and open studios to venues across Sydney…

Everyday Rewards Partners With U-GO

Everyday Rewards, Australia’s leading loyalty program, has announced a new partnership with U-GO to give members more ways to save on fuel and collect points on their everyday spending. U-GO is an unstaffed, value-oriented model that offers Australian motorists quality fuel at great value, through a convenient pay-at-the-pump experience. This is the first time a…

Sandakan POW Tragedy: New Evidence Uncovered

Vital new research forces a re-examination of one of Australia’s most harrowing wartime events, sparking crucial conversations about historical truth and accountability. For more than 80 years, questions have persisted about why hundreds of Australian and British prisoners at the notorious Sandakan prisoner of war camp in Borneo were never rescued. Now, acclaimed military historian…

Max McNown releases Leave On A Light

Rising country-folk star Max McNown releases his third studio album, Leave On A Light, on Fugitive Recordings ahead of his Australian headline tour in February 2027. The deeply personal record channels the whirlwind of the singer-songwriter’s breakout success and pays homage to his wife, family, and the values that anchor him. Amid an explosive ascent…