Kickstarter has announced the launch of the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund supporting independent creators working across Art, Fashion, Film and Music. The fund is the first to be financed entirely by Kickstarter and is open to creators around the world. The Kickstarter Culture Fund is a key expression of the company’s recently…
10 most affordable new 2026 model year electric and hybrid vehicles to insure
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Consumers shopping for electric and hybrid vehicles have more choices than ever before. Mercury Insurance has released its annual ranking of the 10 most affordable new 2026 model year electric and hybrid vehicles to insure, helping buyers better understand one of the ongoing costs of vehicle ownership. “Electric vehicles have become increasingly mainstream,” Chong Gao,…
Coulson Aviation Canada Acquires 10 Former RCAF Hercules
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Coulson Aviation Canada, the Canadian division of Coulson Aviation, has acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules aircraft from the Government of Canada. The acquisition doubles Coulson’s global C-130H fleet from 10 aircraft to 20 and gives its Canadian division the scale to build the world’s largest and most capable C-130 airtanker fleet.…
Build-A-Bear Workshop® 2026 Halloween collection
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Build-A-Bear Workshop® is celebrating Halloween with the launch of its 2026 Halloween collection, featuring the all-new Jumping Spider plush as the centerpiece of the company’s seasonal “Spooky Stuff You Love” campaign. The collection arrived online and at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations on August 6. Inspired by the growing popularity of jumping spiders among animal enthusiasts…
The Farmer’s Dog has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Woof
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The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Woof, the award-winning pet company known for its functional enrichment and wellness products. Since its founding, The Farmer’s Dog has served more than one billion meals and helped redefine how Americans think about feeding…
Trop Jr is back in 2026
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After a seven-year hiatus, Trop Jr – Australia’s national short film competition for young filmmakers aged 15 and under – is back in 2026. Powered by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), Trop Jr gives young people a platform to develop their storytelling skills, share original ideas and experience the creative process behind screen production.…
Caper Crew Headed to Netflix
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The live-action comedy series Caper Crew, produced by Easy Tiger for the ABC, is set to entertain audiences across the world, with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) selling the global rights to the program to Netflix (excluding Australia). Caper Crew, which premiered in Australia in April 2026, is a stylish, fast-paced family adventure full…
Eleventh Installment of the Skip Ahead initiative Announced
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Screen Australia and YouTube Australia have announced five new projects that will share in up to $650,000 as part of the eleventh instalment of the Skip Ahead initiative. First launched in 2014, Skip Ahead is the ground-breaking program from Screen Australia in partnership with YouTube Australia. Open to documentary and scripted narrative Australian YouTube creators,…
Rock Posters Celebrating 40 Years
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Behind an unassuming factory facade in Thornbury sits one of Australia’s great living archives of music, art and popular culture. Rock Posters is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of printing and installing the street posters that have announced Melbourne’s concerts, festivals, exhibitions, films, theatre productions, political campaigns and defining cultural moments.…
PepsiCo launches Alvalle gazpacho in the U.S.
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PepsiCo has announced the U.S. launch of Alvalle gazpacho, a ready-to-eat refrigerated soup made with vegetables and extra-virgin olive oil. The introduction marks a continued step in the company’s expansion into fresh, meal-adjacent foods and the growing chilled category. Alvalle arrives as consumers increasingly seek simple, recognizable ingredients paired with convenience. Positioned in the refrigerated…