The Australian cinema market continues its resurgence in 2025, with box office revenue up nearly 8% year-on-year. Leading that resurgence is HOYTS Cinemas, delivering double-digit growth and strengthening its position as the country’s number one cinema circuit.
14th billion container recycled
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New South Wales’ love affair with Return and Earn recycling has reached a new high, with the 14th billion container officially returned. In just seven years since launching in December 2017 as a litter reduction initiative, Return and Earn has grown to deliver strong environmental, social, and economic benefits for communities across NSW. The positive…
$104.094 billion Australian banknote record
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An extra $175 million worth of Australian cash banknotes were issued last week, taking the total cash in circulation to $104.094 billion, a new all-time record. The banker’s dream of a cashless Australia is dead and buried.The Reserve Bank of Australia reported that a new all-time record has been established for the amount of cash…
August is Platypus Month
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It’s August, which in the ACT means it’s officially Platypus Month, an opportunity for volunteers and citizen scientists to help track and report sightings of these unique animals across the Territory and surrounding region
National Association of Black Bookstores Championing Black Literary Culture
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Inspired by the legacy of the country’s first Black-owned bookstores and the remarkable individuals behind them, the official launch of the National Association of Black Bookstores (NAB2) recently took place.
Search to Find the Next Air Bud
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Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment have announced the launch of a nationwide talent search to discover the next golden retriever to carry the 25-year legacy forward
Cathay Pacific Orders 14 more 777-9 passenger jets
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Boeing and Cathay Pacific have announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world’s largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay…
Melbourne International Film Festival Rolls Out the Red Carpet
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The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) officially ignites the city’s cultural calendar this month with the Australian Premiere of the Rose Byrne-led dramedy, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, by US writer-director, Mary Bronstein
Alaska Airlines Announces New Routes
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Alaska Airlines is accelerating our future as a premium global carrier – growing bigger, flying farther and delivering the elevated experience our guests already know and love.
Fortune Names 100 Most Powerful People in Business
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Fortune is proud to announce the Fortune 100 Most Powerful People in Business, featuring agile disruptors, name-brand titans, Fortune 500 CEOs, and behind-the-scenes power players.