Vital new research forces a re-examination of one of Australia’s most harrowing wartime events, sparking crucial conversations about historical truth and accountability. For more than 80 years, questions have persisted about why hundreds of Australian and British prisoners at the notorious Sandakan prisoner of war camp in Borneo were never rescued. Now, acclaimed military historian…
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Walker Books Group Acquires Natalie Precians’ Debut Fantasy Series
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Walker Books Group is excited to announce the acquisition of a debut middle-grade fantasy series by Australian author Natalie Precians. In a highly competitive auction, World All Language rights – excluding US and Canada – were acquired for the trilogy by Eve Tonelli at Walker Books Australia with Emily McDonnell at Walker Books UK from…
More than half of Australians chasing the perfect “summer body”
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As Australians begin counting down to summer, new data has revealed the pursuit of the, “summer body,” is on the rise, with more than half (53%) of Australians polled in a recent survey hoping to achieve one this year – more than double last year’s (25%), signalling growing interest in the seasonal shift. According to…
Workers to Walk of the Job at Newcastle’s NCIG Coal Terminal
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Workers at Newcastle’s NCIG coal terminal will rally tomorrow at 12:30pm (Tuesday 29 September) in frustration with coal terminal bosses who refuse to meet the reasonable and fair demands of their workforce. Workers at NCIG have patiently engaged in good faith bargaining, but NCIG is using every tired excuse available and crying poor to justify…
Max McNown releases Leave On A Light
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Rising country-folk star Max McNown releases his third studio album, Leave On A Light, on Fugitive Recordings ahead of his Australian headline tour in February 2027. The deeply personal record channels the whirlwind of the singer-songwriter’s breakout success and pays homage to his wife, family, and the values that anchor him. Amid an explosive ascent…
Australia Post Signs Three-Year Agreement With Telstra
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Australia Post has signed a multimillion-dollar, three-year agreement with Telstra to deliver next-generation connectivity across almost 4,000 locations nationwide
Average building costs have increased by over 51% since 2019
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The perfect storm for soon-to-be homeowners and those in the market for a new build has well and truly hit, with an increasing number of people experiencing significant delays or budget blowouts. Even with a fixed-price build contract in place, Australians are fighting an uphill battle to keep everything under budget and delivered as promised.…
The Expansion of Pickleball Kingdom
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Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s leading indoor pickleball franchise, has reached another milestone in its continued international expansion with a new master franchise agreement with Australian entrepreneur Cameron Bloomfield to develop clubs across Australia and New Zealand. The agreement expands Pickleball Kingdom’s footprint to four countries, the United States, India, Australia, and New Zealand, with additional…
Dr Monique Ryan slams the Coalition’s latest climate denial
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Independent Member for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan, has condemned the Coalition’s latest climate and energy thought bubble as a reckless attempt to unwind Australia’s clean energy transition, warning it would drive up household power bills, undermine our energy security and investor confidence, and abandon Australia’s responsibilities to protect communities by acting on climate change.
The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend Encore
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More than 23,000 fans across HOYTS cinemas experienced one of the most significant celebrations in Australian music history, with THE SONGS OF JOHN FARNHAM: A LIVING LEGEND – THE CELEBRATION CONCERT successfully broadcast live from Rod Laver Arena to cinemas nationwide.