A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
Airbnb contributed estimated $20.3 billion to Australian Economy
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New research by Oxford Economics and commissioned by Airbnb shows that spending associated with Airbnb contributed an estimated $20.3 billion to Australia’s economy in 2024,
BODY BLOW World Premiere at Fantastic Fest
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Dean Francis’ provocative new film BODY BLOW will make its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas (September 18–25), cementing its status as one of the most daring genre films of the year
MIFF ANNOUNCES 2025 SHORTS AWARD WINNERS
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Recognised as one of the most highly regarded short-film competitions in the Asia Pacific and the Southern Hemisphere, tonight’s MIFF Shorts Awards celebrated the standout works from the festival’s much-loved shorts program. This year’s program showcased over 60 short films from 36 countries, presented across 9 curated packages, including a dedicated screening of the award…
Moongate Films Launches
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Moongate Films, a new production company dedicated to bringing East Asian stories to global audiences, has officially launched. Founded by publisher Harvey Thomlinson of Make-Do Studios
#Hello
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#Hello to everyone
Many Australians Believe Enough is Being Done to Save Kolas
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Koalas face extinction on Australia’s east coast without urgent action, yet many Australians believe enough is being done or remain unsure how to help, according to a new survey commissioned by Australia Post and WWF-Australia. The research has spurred the launch of a national awareness campaign to close the knowledge gap, spark action, and secure…
National Waffle Day at Comfort Hotel
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Comfort, the flagship hotel brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. is honoring the waffle in advance of National Waffle Day with a free, one-day pop-up “Waffle Lounge” in New York City on Thursday, August 21. During the event, Comfort is inviting guests to indulge in the warmth, nostalgia, and joy that waffles have brought to…
Ancestry Partners With WWII Veterans History Project
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To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Ancestry, the global leader in family history, has announced a partnership with the WWII Veterans History Project to preserve and share the stories of those who served. Timed with Veterans Day 2025, Ancestry is honoring this historic milestone by introducing Thank You For…
United Airlines Partners With Apple TV+
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United have announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ global hits will now be available for free on the airline’s 130,000+ seatback screens and in the United app, including award-winning shows such as Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo and more. United has made a series of investments in the seatback experience…
Jon Lovitz to Star in Indie Comedy ManDate
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Jon Lovitz is taking aim at the male loneliness epidemic with his signature irreverent charm in ManDate, a new indie comedy from Second Chance Pictures.
HAPPY AS LARRY Selected for Aesthetica Short Film Festival
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The United Kingdom’s Aesthetica Short Film Festival has officially selected HAPPY AS LARRY, a feature film written and directed by Hugo Andre, to screen at its upcoming 2025 event.
VFL Debuting at Times Square’s Broadway Plaza
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Victory Fighting League (VFL) has released new details ahead of its inaugural Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, in Times Square’s Broadway Plaza at Duffy Square.
Cinema Resurgence in 2025
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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.