On 1 October, landmarks across Australia will light up for Probus Month, as one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest social networks for retirees celebrates its 50th anniversary. The annual light-up initiative, now in its 6th year, is set to be the biggest yet, with landmarks including Questacon (ACT), Darwin Civic Centre (NT), Victoria Bridge…
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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…
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…
Screenrights Announces six projects supported by 2026 round of its annual Cultural Fund
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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…
Data: Three in four IVF babies now born from frozen embryos
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Australians undergoing IVF now have a better chance of taking home a baby than they did just five years ago, as new data from Australia and New Zealand show treatment has evolved to become not only increasingly effective but also safer for mothers and babies. The latest Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (ANZARD)…
Tenor: My Name Is Pati
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The remarkable story of Samoan opera star Pene Pati, who sang his way from humble origins in Samoa onto the world’s greatest opera stages – only to be followed by his brother Amitai, now also a leading tenor.
Stephanie Mills Appointed HOYTS Managing Director
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HOYTS, Australia’s leading cinema company, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Mills to the newly created role of Managing Director, effective immediately. Stephanie brings more than 20 years of experience in the Australian cinema and entertainment industry, having built an exceptional career spanning marketing, content, commercial strategy and corporate leadership. HOYTS Group President and CEO,…
Obsession surpasses $25 million at the Australian and New Zealand box office
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Rialto Distribution is celebrating a major box office milestone as horror phenomenon Obsession surpasses $25 million at the Australian and New Zealand box office, cementing its place as one of the most successful theatrical horror releases in recent history. Having captivated audiences on both sides of the Tasman, Obsession is now on track to become…
McDonald’s NZ Supplies Auckland FC With Pickle Juice
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Auckland FC, a top professional football club in New Zealand, has brought a new addition to the sidelines thanks to an unexpected partnership with McDonald’s NZ – pickle juice.In what is believed to be a global first, leftover pickle juice from McDonald’s kitchens has been bottled up and put to good use on the football…
Something for fans of Chocolate
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Wayne Raven Chocolate has launched in New Zealand with a clear ingredient philosophy: make chocolate where flavour leads, and sugar supports.The Auckland-based craft chocolate brand makes bean-to-bar chocolate by hand from raw Solomon Island cacao beans, combining traditional chocolate-making methods with New Zealand milk as a central flavour pillar across the range. At the centre…