On Sunday 17th May, the Sydney Comedy Festival wrapped for 2026 with a bang! Firmly cementing its place as one of the country’s biggest cultural events, the 2026 Festival delivered packed rooms, sold‑out outdoor festivals and a larger program, presenting 411 shows with close to 1000 performances across Sydney. In this milestone year, the Sydney…
Screen NSW’s Short to Feature Fast Track program
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Two filmmaking teams are on track for the silver screen with support from Screen NSW’s Short to Feature Fast Track program, set to accelerate their careers in the industry. Recipients for 2026 include filmmaking team David Ma and Rebecca Metcalf with short and feature film both titled Hostiles, and filmmaking team Jack Dodds, Abby Gallaway,…
Filming completed in Queensland on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
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Screen Queensland has confirmed that filming recently wrapped in Brisbane on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro hosted by Robert Irwin. The ABC (US) series produced by BBC Studios features the Queensland-born wildlife conservationist and Dancing with the Stars season 34 champion as host, while 12 up-and-coming dancers live together and vie for the…
$1 million+ commercial catering equipment discovered in underground Sydney basement
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Lloyds Auctions has uncovered more than 1,000 pieces of commercial catering equipment worth over $1 million in a forgotten underground basement in the heart of Sydney. The underground find spans two full basement levels of storage, packed with commercial catering assets that had been left untouched and largely unseen until now. With the current owner…
Williams Western Australia 2026 Australia Tidy Town Winner
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Williams, in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region, has been named the national winner of the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards, with judges praising a whole-of-community effort spanning youth, heritage, environment and local pride. Home to just over 1,000 people, Williams took out the overall national title as well as three category awards: Behaviour Change…
Lay’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Bandwagon
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As one of the biggest sporting events in the world, FIFA World Cup 2026™, prepares to return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994, Lay’s® is inviting fans across the country to join in—whether they’re lifelong soccer fans or simply there for the snacks. With the launch of a new campaign featuring a…
Taco Bell Cantina Chicken
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For the first time ever, Taco Bell brings a Cantina Chicken state of mind to the iconic Mexican Pizza. Arriving nationwide May 21, the limited-time Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza brings slow-roasted Cantina Chicken together with new flavors, color and texture for a vibrant expression on the classic Mexican Pizza fans already adore. Plus, Taco Bell…
Morphy’s Toys & General Collectibles auction slated for June 2nd
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Morphy’s Toys & General Collectibles auction slated for June 2nd and 3rd is packed with 1,362 lots of rare, highly desirable antique and vintage toys from a wide array of collecting categories. Exceptional private collections of marbles and sports cards are also featured. A first-version 275-piece set of W Britains’ Types of the British Army…
BBC Studios Renews Moose Toys Partnership
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BBC Studios has renewed its global licensing partnership with Moose Toys, extending the innovative toy company’s role as global master toy partner for the beloved series Bluey. The multi-year agreement marks the next phase of a highly successful collaboration and underscores the enduring strength of Bluey as one of the world’s leading family brands. The…
Smirnoff Ice Partners With Love Island USA
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Smirnoff Ice is coupling up with Love Island USA as the show’s Official Malt Beverage and launching The Fan Edit, a new campaign inviting fans to vote on which bold new flavors come next from the party beverage that helped define the category since 1999. As the reality competition series and cultural phenomenon returns for…