Screenrights Announces six projects supported by 2026 round of its annual Cultural Fund

Screenrights has announced six projects will be supported by the 2026 round of its annual Cultural Fund, to total $293,400 in funding for this year’s focus of Learning Through Story. The Screenrights Cultural Fund makes a difference by supporting people with exciting and innovative new initiatives that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content…

SUFF 2026 – Geisha War

Director Yoshihiro Nishimura Starring Natsumi Tadano, Yoshika Nishi & Costas Mandylor Score 6/6 Set in Tokyo’s historic Yoshiwara pleasure district, Geisha War pits rival Yakuza clans against the American Mafia in a bloody battle for control of Edo’s most notorious entertainment quarter. When a wealthy American businessman and his ruthless henchmen attempt to swindle the…

Think Funky

As food prices keep climbing, Australians are changing the way they fill their trolley — and one food rescue company – FUNKY FOOD – says imperfect could be the new smart – $2 artisan bread, rescued fruit and vegetables and savings of up to 30 per cent are putting perfectly imperfect food on Australian tables…

The Bend Classic announces a full rough stock rodeo

South Australia’s home of horsepower will swap 300km/h for eight seconds of chaos, with The Bend Classic today announcing a full rough stock rodeo will now open the October long weekend festival — the state’s biggest celebration of country music, cars, camping… and now rodeo! The nation’s hardest-riding cowboys and cowgirls and the fiercest bulls…

Omnicom Media Launches Hearts United

Omnicom Media, an Omnicom Connected Capability, has officially launched Hearts United, a new global media agency created through the combination of its Hearts & Science and Mediahub networks. Bringing together two high-growth challenger organizations with complementary capabilities, cultures and geographic strengths, Hearts United is built to help ambitious brands navigate a media environment where influence…

AIDC Headed to NSW in 2027

Australia’s home for screen, New South Wales, will welcome the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) in March 2027, with support from Screen NSW as the Principal Partner for the event. AIDC is the premier industry event for documentary and factual storytelling in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting global buyers – including broadcasters, streamers, distributors, film festivals…

7-Eleven, Inc. Brings a New Seasonal Coffee Lineup

Pumpkin season is pouring in at 7-Eleven, Inc. with delicious coffee creations and fresh-baked treats fit for crisp fall days. Starting today, participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores nationwide are embracing fall flavors with the all-new pumpkin-inspired coffee lineup. Coffee lovers can enjoy pumpkin coffee in every form this fall at 7-Eleven. The hot Pumpkin…

Australia Post delivers underlying loss as property sales fund strategic investments

Australia Post has announced a modest pre-tax profit of $31.8 million for the 2026 financial year, bolstered by $139.4 million in profit from targeted property sales that supported continued investment in the business. Excluding the one-off gains from property sales, Australia Post recorded a loss before tax of $107.6 million, reflecting the ongoing decline of…

The PPA Tour is back in Australia

The PPA Tour is back in Australia. In partnership with PPA Tour Australia, the PPA Tour is forming the strongest field of professional pickleball players ever assembled on Australian soil. These elite athletes will compete for more than $500,000 in prize money, making it the largest prize money purse in the sport’s history in this…

Kids Alive Do the Five and APLA Collaborate to bring Spring Safe Storytime

In a bid to combat climbing drowning rates, a nationwide campaign is moving early to get water safety messages to children and families before summer arrives. Spring Safe Storytime will launch with 600 libraries, schools, childcare centres, playgroups and community organisations across Australia hosting free, engaging and educational water safety-themed events throughout spring. The campaign…