Coulson Aviation Canada, the Canadian division of Coulson Aviation, has acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules aircraft from the Government of Canada. The acquisition doubles Coulson’s global C-130H fleet from 10 aircraft to 20 and gives its Canadian division the scale to build the world’s largest and most capable C-130 airtanker fleet.…
Build-A-Bear Workshop® 2026 Halloween collection
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Build-A-Bear Workshop® is celebrating Halloween with the launch of its 2026 Halloween collection, featuring the all-new Jumping Spider plush as the centerpiece of the company’s seasonal “Spooky Stuff You Love” campaign. The collection arrived online and at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations on August 6. Inspired by the growing popularity of jumping spiders among animal enthusiasts…
The Farmer’s Dog has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Woof
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The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Woof, the award-winning pet company known for its functional enrichment and wellness products. Since its founding, The Farmer’s Dog has served more than one billion meals and helped redefine how Americans think about feeding…
Trop Jr is back in 2026
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After a seven-year hiatus, Trop Jr – Australia’s national short film competition for young filmmakers aged 15 and under – is back in 2026. Powered by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), Trop Jr gives young people a platform to develop their storytelling skills, share original ideas and experience the creative process behind screen production.…
Caper Crew Headed to Netflix
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The live-action comedy series Caper Crew, produced by Easy Tiger for the ABC, is set to entertain audiences across the world, with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) selling the global rights to the program to Netflix (excluding Australia). Caper Crew, which premiered in Australia in April 2026, is a stylish, fast-paced family adventure full…
Eleventh Installment of the Skip Ahead initiative Announced
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Screen Australia and YouTube Australia have announced five new projects that will share in up to $650,000 as part of the eleventh instalment of the Skip Ahead initiative. First launched in 2014, Skip Ahead is the ground-breaking program from Screen Australia in partnership with YouTube Australia. Open to documentary and scripted narrative Australian YouTube creators,…
Rock Posters Celebrating 40 Years
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Behind an unassuming factory facade in Thornbury sits one of Australia’s great living archives of music, art and popular culture. Rock Posters is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of printing and installing the street posters that have announced Melbourne’s concerts, festivals, exhibitions, films, theatre productions, political campaigns and defining cultural moments.…
PepsiCo launches Alvalle gazpacho in the U.S.
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PepsiCo has announced the U.S. launch of Alvalle gazpacho, a ready-to-eat refrigerated soup made with vegetables and extra-virgin olive oil. The introduction marks a continued step in the company’s expansion into fresh, meal-adjacent foods and the growing chilled category. Alvalle arrives as consumers increasingly seek simple, recognizable ingredients paired with convenience. Positioned in the refrigerated…
UK Approves Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition by Paramount Skydance Corporation
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The United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority has today formally cleared the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) (“WBD”) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) (“Paramount”), representing an important milestone in completing the transaction. Paramount is grateful to the CMA for its constructive engagement and its review of the transaction. Separately, Paramount has…
North Sydney Olympic Pool reopens in its 90th year.
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North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reopened in its 90th anniversary year, with local swimmers among the first back in the water. Community members, special guests and dignitaries gathered beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge for an official Opening Ceremony celebrating the Pool’s return following its extensive restoration and redevelopment. The ceremony featured a Smoking Ceremony…
Coles will donate the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every goal scored across Round 22 of the AFL
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As part of the inaugural Coles Community Food Relief Appeal, for the first time, Coles will donate the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every goal scored across Round 22 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season, which continues tonight, to support Australians experiencing food hardship. The Round 22 initiative is a first for Coles and supports…
Butterflies worldwide are on the move
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Monash‑led research has revealed that one in ten butterfly species globally has shifted its distribution range, with climate change and extreme weather driving nearly 80 per cent of documented movements. The study, the largest of its kind, analysed 6,182 range‑shift records for 1,758 species across 105 countries, drawing on English and non‑English scientific literature as…
Cape York to Wilsons Promontory in 80 Days?
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Four runners are taking on a 6,000 kilometre run from Cape York to Wilsons Promontory, aiming for a world record and a $1 million fundraising target for Destiny Rescue. Destiny Rescue is a non-profit organisation with a mission to rescue children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation and equip them to stay free. Griffin Hughes,…
Segway Opens Pre-Orders on New MAX G3 Plus Electric Scooter
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Segway, a global leader in the micromobility and LEV space, today opens pre-orders on the new MAX G3 Plus electric scooter, a refined upgrade of its flagship MAX G3. Customers can pre-order today at store.Segway.com in the U.S. for a limited-time discount price of $1,149.99 ($350 off $1,499.99 MSRP). Built for riders ready to take…
Introducing Minute Maid Spiked®
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Minute Maid Spiked® is debuting the newest addition to its ready-to-drink alcohol lineup with Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea. Expanding the Minute Maid Spiked® line with this “no duh” addition, the Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea hits shelves this summer. Created with easy drinking in mind, this new offering blends vodka with the taste of bright lemonade…
Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola® Launch Hard Rock Rising Music Competition
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Hard Rock Cafe and Coca Cola today launched Hard Rock Rising. The music competition spans 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, giving emerging artists a career launching stage. For more than five decades, breakthrough artists and legends have taken the stage at Hard Rock Cafes. Coca Cola has built a global platform for musicians…
Energizer® Introduces Ultimate Child Shield™
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Energizer, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of batteries, has announced the launch of its new Energizer® Ultimate Child Shield™ coin lithium batteries (sizes 2032, 2025 and 2016).This breakthrough technology introduces the world’s only coin lithium battery that prevents ingestion burns if swallowed. As coin lithium batteries power more everyday devices – from…
The 74th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) officially opens tonight
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The red carpet is rolled out, the lights are dimmed and Melbourne’s biggest celebration of film begins tonight as the 74th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) officially opens. Audiences will gather at Hoyts Melbourne Central for the International Premiere of Wicker, launching 18 days of world-class cinema, international guests, special events and more than 300…