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Screenrights Announces six projects supported by 2026 round of its annual Cultural Fund

Screenrights has announced six projects will be supported by the 2026 round of its annual Cultural Fund, to total $293,400 in funding for this year’s focus of Learning Through Story. The Screenrights Cultural Fund makes a difference by supporting people with exciting and innovative new initiatives that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content…

Think Funky

As food prices keep climbing, Australians are changing the way they fill their trolley — and one food rescue company – FUNKY FOOD – says imperfect could be the new smart – $2 artisan bread, rescued fruit and vegetables and savings of up to 30 per cent are putting perfectly imperfect food on Australian tables…

The Bend Classic announces a full rough stock rodeo

South Australia’s home of horsepower will swap 300km/h for eight seconds of chaos, with The Bend Classic today announcing a full rough stock rodeo will now open the October long weekend festival — the state’s biggest celebration of country music, cars, camping… and now rodeo! The nation’s hardest-riding cowboys and cowgirls and the fiercest bulls…

Australia Post delivers underlying loss as property sales fund strategic investments

Australia Post has announced a modest pre-tax profit of $31.8 million for the 2026 financial year, bolstered by $139.4 million in profit from targeted property sales that supported continued investment in the business. Excluding the one-off gains from property sales, Australia Post recorded a loss before tax of $107.6 million, reflecting the ongoing decline of…

Dolly Parton’s legacy to continue as research shows Imagination Library transforming literacy outcomes for young children

United Way Australia has expressed deep condolences following the passing of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, while noting the important impact of her Imagination Library program.  Groundbreaking global research reveals the program – which delivers one book per month to children from birth to five years – is helping reshape early childhood literacy.…

World Vision welcomes Australian support for Nepal

World Vision Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $5 million in humanitarian assistance for communities devastated by this week’s catastrophic flooding along the Nepal–China border. Authorities have reported more than 380 deaths, with more than 900 people still unaccounted for, including residents, security personnel and foreign travellers. Thirty-two bridges and around 40 kilometres…

Brisbane ferry workers have taken a 24-hour Strike

Brisbane ferry workers have taken 24-hour protected industrial action after RiverCity Ferries refused to properly negotiate over wages, fatigue, meal breaks and basic workplace conditions. Members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) took 24-hour protected industrial action on Thursday 27 August, with further industrial action to follow. The…

‘Fish’n with Mates’ star releases in-depth guide to Australia’s best fishing destinations

Legendary Australian fisherman, underwater photographer and TV personality Alistair ‘Al’ McGlashan has released a new edition of his best-selling book The Complete Fishing Bible, five years after the last version. The sixth edition of the guide spans 528 pages and is packed with updated advice on the latest fishing tackle, technology and techniques McGlashan uses,…