Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, and Netflix announced their partnership is expanding with new toy lines inspired by recently announced Kids & Family entertainment: “Young MacDonald” –- an animated musical series, and “Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory” – an animated film inspired by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Netflix…
BIG4 Holiday Parks Partners With Ford Australia
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BIG4 Holiday Parks has announced a new partnership with Ford Australia, bringing together two brands synonymous with Australian road trips and outdoor adventure. The partnership unlocks an exclusive offer for BIG4 Perks+ members, with savings of up to $3,000 on selected Ford vehicles – making it easier than ever for Australians to get behind the…
Fender celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Precision Bass
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Precision Bass, one of the most important and universally recognized bass guitars in both tone and aesthetic. “I tried other basses, but nothing had the balance of a P-bass,” Geezer Butler commented “It becomes part of you.” As big band stages grew louder in the…
Natalie Scott releases new historical fiction novel ‘The Rim of the Sky’ at age 98
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An Australian author who has just celebrated her 98th birthday is proving that stories have no age limit with the release of her latest novel, The Rim of the Sky, a sweeping work of historical fiction set against the turbulence of nineteenth-century Russia. Natalie Scott’s The Rim of the Sky follows young noblewoman Elizaveta Georgievna…
National Pear Week, May 25 -31
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As Australians continue feeling pressure at the supermarket checkout, growers and food advocates say one of the healthiest and most affordable foods in the fruit aisle may also be one of the most overlooked – pears. With National Pear Week shining a spotlight on the seasonal fruit, experts say pears are increasingly aligning with major…
The OMNI International AI Film Festival announces Jury
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The OMNI International AI Film Festival announces their Jury today, led by acclaimed director Alex Proyas, best known for directing I, Robot, who will serve as a judge for OMNI “Hyperphantasia” – presented by Envato. The festival’s third major iteration will premiere in Sydney in July 2026, following recent screenings across Australia and internationally in…
VISA and Jason Sudeikis team up to tap it in
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At the FIFA World Cup 2026™, everything can change in a split second. A quick pass. A simple finish. A tap in goal. This summer, Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is turning those fleeting moments into something much bigger—launching Tap In, a bold new global campaign based on…
Walk Safely to School Day this Friday, 22 May
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Queensland parents are being urged to rethink the school run ahead of Walk Safely to School Day this Friday, 22 May, as research shows active travel to school has halved since the 1970s and fewer than one in four Australian children meet daily physical activity guidelines. Now in its 27th year and part of National…
Sydney Comedy Festival 2026 Announces Award Recipients
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On Sunday 17 May, Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, the Sydney Comedy Festival, came to a close with the announcement of its 2026 award winners: Sean Collier, The Burton Brothers, Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair who each took home a trophy along with a $1500 prize. This year, the prestigious Best of the Fest Award was awarded to two…
Record Growth and Huge Crowds for Sydney Comedy Festival
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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…