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…

Free & Fabulous: A Feast of Children’s Authors & Lifelong love of  Reading

 Free & Fabulous: A Feast of Children’s Authors & Lifelong love of  Reading at Willoughby Writers Festival 17-19th July. Enjoy the enthusiastic illustrator dual with acclaimed children’s illustrators Serena Geddes and Mo Davey. Hear from best selling children’s and young adult authors Jacqueline Harvey, Kate Forsyth, Susanne Gervay, Libby Hathorn, Pamela Freeman, with new authors Karen…

July 13 – HOYTS at the Australian Box Office

With cinema being an ideal family outing during these school holidays, HOYTS and the national box office saw Moana sail straight into the top spot where it earned $7.31M this past weekend. Other family favourites – Toy Story 5 came in second place earning $5.07M and Minions & Monsters came in third with $3.72M. The…

2026 Paralympian of the Year Ben Tudhope Stamp

Australia Post is proud to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of 2026 Paralympian of the Year, Ben Tudhope, with a special commemorative stamp. At the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, Ben achieved an incredible feat winning two medals. He claimed silver in the Men’s Snowboard Cross SB-LL2 and bronze in the Men’s Snowboard Banked…

Weddings: cocktail attire or black tie?

Australian couples have quietly retired black tie as a wedding dress code, with new analysis by Lupo Bianco Suits revealing the cocktail share of Australian weddings jumped from 25% in 2022 to 45% in 2025 — a 20% rise over 3 years. Over the same window, black tie collapsed from 10% to just 6%. Across…

Celebrating 60 Years of Dodge Charger Muscle

For six decades, the Dodge Charger has carried the pulse of American muscle in its veins, serving as an enduring symbol of performance, attitude and innovation. This summer, Dodge honors that legacy with a nationwide series of events, bringing the spirit of one of the most storied nameplates in automotive history directly to enthusiasts across…

New Jersey Fives Became The Fibes

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America fueled by passionate fans, vibrant communities, and a unique blend of competition, personality, and entertainment. It’s also become a place where brands can show up in unexpected ways. That’s exactly what Kellogg’s Raisin Bran is doing at Major League Pickleball’s 2026 Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids,…

The 108th Lions Clubs International Convention Concluded

The 108th Lions Clubs International Convention (“The Convention”), organized by Lions Clubs International and supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and AsiaWorld-Expo, concluded successfully on 7 July. The five-day convention brought together over 17,000 Lions members from more than 140 countries and regions across the globe. As a key international platform for exchange, the…

Swimming Education Needs Community Support

Australian schools are instrumental in teaching children to swim and stay safe around water, but growing pressures on time, staffing and budgets mean swimming education is becoming a shared responsibility between schools, families and community providers. Swimming is one of the few school subjects that can mean the difference between life and death—yet for too…