Australians reclaiming “me time” after long, busy days are fuelling a new shopping habit, with PayPal research revealing late-night online browsing could be costing more than just sleep.Dubbed ‘Sleepy Shopping’ by PayPal, new research reveals nearly four-in-five (79%) Aussies have made online purchases between 9pm and 5am. Almost one-in-four (23%) admit to shopping during these…
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Australia Post offers free PO Boxes to Homeless People in Adelaide
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People experiencing homelessness in Adelaide will soon have access to a free PO Box for 12 months, helping them securely receive important mail and stay connected to essential services.Starting in March 2026, Australia Post will offer a 12-month free PO Box service at selected Adelaide Post Offices, supporting individuals who may not have a fixed…
Trying to Distinguish Real Faces From AI Generated Ones
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Many of us rely on outdated visual cues when trying to distinguish real faces from highly realistic AI-generated ones, with even people who have exceptional face-recognition skills being fooled.Most people believe they can spot AI-generated faces, but that confidence is out of date, research from UNSW Sydney and the Australian National University (ANU) has demonstrated.…
Creative Antartica Opens at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery
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Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South, a major new exhibition opening at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery on 20 February 2026, brings together historical and contemporary Australian artists and writers who have shaped how Antarctica is imagined, documented and understood. Containing artwork spanning more than 100 years, the exhibition traces…
Australia Post Releases Digistamp for Lunar New Year
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Australia Post is celebrating the Year of the Horse with the release of its Lunar New Year stamp issue, and its first ever ‘DigiStamp’. The traditional Lunar New Year stamp and collectables range designed by Sydney-based artist Chrissy Lau, is now available at participating Post Offices and online. Australia Post is also preparing to usher…
Valentine’s Day Shopping
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This year, Australia Post expects more than 20 million parcels (up 6.7% year-on-year) to have been delivered across the country in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, as loved-up shoppers turn to online gifting for their special someone. From timeless gestures to modern favourites, Australians are predicted to send a flood of flowers, wine, jewellery…
AIDC Award Nominees
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2026 AWARD NOMINEES: BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY The Colleano Heart 2025 | WildBear Entertainment | Director/Writer: Pauline Clague | Co-Writer: Ljudan Michaelis-Thorpe | Producer: Kate Pappas | Executive Producer: Bettina Dalton Deeper 2025 | Stranger Than Fiction | Director: Jennifer Peedom | Producers: Blayke Hoffman, Jennifer Peedom, Paul Ryan The Golden Spurtle 2025 | Hytra Films,…
AIDC Announces Award Nominations
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In the lead-up to the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) 2026, taking place 2–5 March at ACMI, Melbourne / Naarm, AIDC is proud and thrilled to reveal the nominees for the 6th Annual AIDC Awards – Australia’s only dedicated awards for documentary and factual storytelling. The conference also celebrates the announcement of its first-ever dual…
Sydney Comedy Festival Announces Lineup
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The Sydney Comedy Festival announces the latest round of homegrown and international talent joining its extraordinary 21st birthday festivities, as it gears up to spread laughter across the city from 13th April to 17th May. Adding to the bevy of local icons hitting Sydney’s stages in 2026 is multi-award-winning Australian stand-up comic, host of Network…
Australian National Maritime Museum 125th anniversary of the Australian Navy in 2026
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The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present a year-long program of Navy‑focused public activities as Australia marks the 125th anniversary of the Australian Navy in 2026. The Navy 125 program offers a powerful national moment to recognise the service and sacrifice of Navy personnel, showcase stories from Australia’s maritime defence history, and connect…