Cambridge Dictionary has named parasocial as the Word of the Year for 2025. The year was marked by interest in the one-sided parasocial relationships that people form with celebrities, influencers and AI chatbots. When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, many fans felt a deep connection to the singer and American footballer, even though…
NSW’s Favourite Picnic Spots Revealed
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New research from Food Box Mate, Australia’s independent meal kit and food lifestyle research platform, has revealed the most-loved picnic spots across New South Wales for summer, with Lake Alexandra Reserve in Mittagong taking the top spot.The study analysed more than 725,000 online reviews from over 16,000 picnic-friendly sites, using location data, review sentiment, and…
Are Kids More Informed than Adults Think?
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Editor’s Note:- Considering this recent survey in the USA. Do you think that the upcoming social media ban in Australia a good thing like it’s made out to be? The children of generation Alpha are more informed about current events than adults may realize, according to the latest edition of Junior Voices, an annual survey…
A Thanksgiving Gravy Extinguisher?!?
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Editor’s Note something silly but in a good way. When Thanksgiving turkeys go from golden to gone wrong, Firehouse Subs® is ready to respond. The firefighter-founded hot sub chain is rolling out a limited-edition Firehouse Subs Gravy Extinguisher, the ultimate rescue tool for Thanksgiving turkey disasters. In the true spirit of giving, 100% of proceeds…
Hello to all the new users
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Hello to all the new users who have recently joined. Be sure to check out our instagram account and the instagram account ran by our puppet friends. Do you have a silly question? to ask Email Gerald Le Duck or Bo Bovine.
Harry Garside and Coles Team Up For Movember
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Australian boxing champion and Movember ambassador Harry Garside swapped gloves for clippers to give Coles’ team members fresh cuts and fresh perspectives on men’s health at a pop-up Movember barber shop outside Coles Tooronga Village in Melbourne. The Olympic medallist is helping Coles trim the stigma around men’s health one conversation at a time. Garside’s…
Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 winners and finalists
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The Australian National Maritime Museum is thrilled to be hosting the premiere exhibition of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 winners and finalists. Opening on November 6, the exhibition features 112 striking images that celebrate ocean beauty and spotlight its ecological crises and the urgency of marine conservation. The exhibition features the winning image…
Opening Weekend for Brothers on Three
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Leadership does not always wear rank. Sometimes, it wears mud, tape, and a jersey. In Brothers on Three, the roar of a crowd fades and what remains is the bond that outlasts the scoreboard. The feature documentary follows Army West Point Rugby through bruising practices, hard-won matches, and the quiet moments when young cadets learn…
Regal Cinemas to Donate $1 From Every Popcorn Sold to Gary Sinise Foundation on Nov 11
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For every popcorn sold on November 11, Regal will donate $1 to the Gary Sinise Foundation, whose mission is to honor and serve our nation’s defenders. On Veterans Day, Regal is also offering free entry to all active and former U.S. armed service members to attend showtimes of Saving Private Ryan and Brothers on Three…
‘Maison de Castle’ Series Streaming on YouTube
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BIGONE Inc., the Tokyo-based production company behind innovative VFX productions and Japan’s live-action Getter Robo, today announced the global 4K streaming launch of ‘Maison de Castle’, a groundbreaking 10-episode comedy series that merges physical figure animation with CGI compositing, now available free on YouTube. ‘Maison de Castle’ follows five young women living in a Tokyo…
Santa Mail Open
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Christmas Santa Mail is back for another magical year, and children across Australia are once again invited to hand-deliver their Christmas wish lists at their local Post Office.From today, young Santa fans can drop off their letters in store and receive a special reply from the North Pole, plus a festive Pip the Koala Christmas…
Kickstarter for Royalty-Free Japanese Figure Animation Project for AI Video Creators Announced
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BIGONE Inc. has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign introducing “Maison de Castle,” the world’s first project to release 250 figure-animation video shots as royalty-free footage for AI video creators worldwide. The initiative, blending Japan’s analog figure artistry with the fast-evolving world of AI video generation, aims to give creators unprecedented access to high-quality motion assets—completely…
AIDC 2026: Hold The Line Announced
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The Southern Hemisphere’s premier documentary and factual industry gathering – the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) – has announced the first confirmed guests and theme for the 2026 conference. AIDC 2026: HOLD TRUE. Thanks to the support of Principal Partner VicScreen, Presenting Partners ACMI and Screen Australia, and Major Partners ABC and SBS, AIDC 2026…
John Turturro Directing Joe Torre Documentary
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Acclaimed filmmaker and New York native John Turturro will direct Joe Torre (working title), a new feature documentary produced by Motto Pictures on the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, it was announced by MLB Studios, Major League Baseball’s Emmy Award-winning production label and BD4, Banijay America’s sports and documentary label. In a lifetime…
Osgood Perkins’ Keeper to Hit Cinemas November 13
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Fresh off the record-breaking success of Longlegs and the visceral thrills of The Monkey, visionary horror maestro Osgood Perkins delivers his most intimate nightmare yet with Keeper, releasing in Australian cinemas November 13.
Phill Collins Concert Announced
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The Phil Collins Story, a world premiere docu-concert celebrating the life, career, and music of Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning performer and songwriter Phil Collins, will bow February 11 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, ON, before embarking on a 50-city North American tour. Chronicling Collins’ chart-topping time with Genesis to his celebrated solo career…
Hasbro & Mattel Announced KPop Demon Hunters Toy licensee
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Netflix have announced that Mattel Inc., a leading global toy and family entertainment company, and Hasbro, Inc., a leading games, IP and toy company, have each been named a global co-master toy licensee for KPop Demon Hunters. These unprecedented licensing partnerships will help meet the massive fan demand to have these favorite characters as part…
Irish Film Festival Australia 2025 unveils lineup
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This year’s program offers a vibrant line-up of award-winning dramas and documentaries, showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Irish cinema. Among the 2025 highlights are Christy — winner of Best Irish Film at the Galway Film Fleadh and Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film in Generation 14plus, Berlinale 2025 and…