State governments must make public transport free for all Australians, as urgent cost of living relief must be top of the agenda ahead of national cabinet meeting today. Worldwide fuel shock driven by conflict in the Middle East is placing significant pressure on households right across the country, with Australians paying more for petrol and…
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Hoyts Cinemas Advances Venture With ACE Cinemas
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HOYTS Cinemas is advancing its joint venture with ACE Cinemas, with the Rockingham location to be rebranded as ACE HOYTS Rockingham this May. The site has long served local audiences under the ACE banner and will now operate under the new ACE HOYTS identity, marking the next phase of the partnership in Western Australia. Australia’s…
South Australian winery Taylors Wines Amongst the World’s Best
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Australian Chardonnay has achieved a rare and globally significant breakthrough, earning top‑tier recognition on Chardonnay’s home turf. South Australian winery Taylors Wines has been named the only brand globally to place two wines in the Top 10 at the 2026 Chardonnay du Monde. The competition is one of the world’s most prestigious events dedicated exclusively…
Savvy: 76% of Australians under financial stress from petrol prices
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A survey of 1,077 Australians has found that the current fuel situation in Australia is causing huge financial stress. ● 76% of respondents, equivalent to 21 million Australians, said that current fuel prices are causing them either moderate or major financial stress ● Rising fuel costs have forced 80% of Aussies to cut back on…
Dog on the Tuckerbox expands local drinks range
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The Dog on the Tuckerbox Kiosk and Farm Shop is pouring new life into a long‑standing tradition, with an expanded range of regional wines, ciders and natural drinks now available for sale. Shelves now feature Thieving Bastards and Tumbalong Mills wines, Apple Thief and Crafty Apple ciders, and other carefully selected regional producers, giving travellers…
HCF Extends Partnership with Netball Australia and Super Netball
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Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, HCF, has extended its Major Partnership with Netball Australia and Super Netball, continuing as the sport’s official health insurance partner with a focus on women’s health and participation, through to the end of 2027. The extension builds on a seven-year national partnership that supports netball at every level — from…
Aussies and Internet Shopping
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Aussies have hit add to cart like it’s going out of fashion, with new data from Australia Post’s Annual eCommerce Reportrevealing online shopping surged to a record $82.6 billion in 2025, up 13.9% year-on-year (YoY)1. According to the report released today, 9.8 million2 Australian households shopped online last year, but their individual basket sizes continue…
Undertone will haunt Australian cinemas from April 9th
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Rialto Distribution is thrilled to announce the high-concept auditory horror phenomenon Undertone will haunt Australian cinemas from Thursday 9 April 2026.Undertone marks the formidable feature debut of Ian Tuason, a filmmaker who first captured global attention in the digital space, where his virtual reality horror shorts amassed over 14 million views. Following a standout North…
Former American Consulate to become luxury Park Row residences
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Construction is set to begin on one of Brisbane’s most distinctive adaptive reuse projects, transforming a former American Consulate in Spring Hill into luxury apartments. The five-residence Park Row project will see Brisbane based developer Chapter Two convert the 1970s office block on Wickham Terrace into a boutique collection of whole-floor apartments and two dual-level…