Lunchbox Rally will be held from Saturday 26th September to Tuesday 29th September, seeing 220 participants from all over Australia, in teams of two (one adult and one child) taking a round-trip adventure starting and finishing in Dubbo, NSW. This is an amazing and unique opportunity for kids (and adults) to explore outback Australia in…
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HOYTS to bring SCREENX to New Zealand and two additional Australian locations this year
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The rollout of SCREENX across the HOYTS circuit continues, with three new cinemas set to open before the end of the year. The immersive 270-degree panoramic movie experience will soon be available at Wetherill Park and Green Hills in Australia, as well as Sylvia Park, marking HOYTS’ first SCREENX location in New Zealand. The expansion…
Head and Neck Cancer Australia launches $1 million fundraising appeal
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Head and Neck Cancer Australia today launched a $1 million fundraising appeal, calling on Australians to support people affected by head and neck cancer. The charity’s Lend Your Voice campaign is proudly supported by a significant contribution associated with The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend, A Celebration Concert on Sunday 20 September. Produced…
Milestone First Year for Fish House Steak & Grill
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Mooloolaba’s award winning Fish House Steak & Grill celebrated its first birthday in style on Friday 28 August, with a sold out cocktail celebration marking twelve months since the venue redefined dining on the iconic Mooloolaba Spit. Guests filled the venue’s bar and outdoor spaces for a stand up cocktail reception, greeted with canapes, a…
More Than 26,000 Pet Lovers Pack Sydney Showground
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Last month the Sydney Dog and Cat Lovers Festivals highlighted the power of venue and organiser collaboration to deliver compelling live experiences in an increasingly digital world.
Friday September 11 – HOYTS Australian Weekend Box Office
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HOYTS and the Australian box office found itself under the spell of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock where Practical Magic 2 debuted at number one
Irish Film Festival 2026 Unveils Program
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IFF26 will showcase a record 18 films and documentaries, including 13 Australian premieres, alongside a vibrant program of Irish and Irish/Australian short films. Screening across five Australian cities and online nationwide, this year’s festival offers audiences an unmissable window into contemporary Ireland, celebrating the stories, people and places that continue to shape the country’s distinctive…
MUA condemns Transdev Decision to shut down Sydney Ferries’ public transport services along the Parramatta River
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The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has condemned a decision by Transdev and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to shut down Sydney Ferries’ public transport services along the Parramatta River this weekend in retaliation for the union’s fare-free ferries industrial action. Ferry workers will continue to turn up for work and be paid, ready to provide…
MUA Confirms Sydney Ferries Workers Industrial Action
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Sydney Ferries workers have confirmed their industrial action will proceed from tomorrow, with Opal card readers to be switched off and turnstiles left wide open across the Sydney Ferries network from Friday 11 September until Tuesday 6 October. “I offer to personally welcome any doubters from TfNSW or Transdev aboard one of Sydney Ferries’ iconic…
Dr Monique Ryan Proposes National Lobbying Act
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The Parliament House corridors are crowded with unregistered lobbyists wielding considerable influence with little accountability. Spokesmen for the gambling, tobacco, fossil fuel, and mining industries have almost unfettered access to the political parties they support with millions in donations. The Albanese government has done almost nothing to improve transparency or accountability. Voters deserve better –…