Battery electric and plug-in hybrid EVs were 29.6 per cent of new vehicles sold in Australia in May 2026, setting a new benchmark for the national market – thanks to a combination of lower running costs, supportive government policies and greater vehicle choice. 30,618 EVs were sold in May, including 21,303 battery electric vehicles (BEVs)…
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eSafety’s latest educational initiative, ‘If sextortionists were honest’
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A seemingly harmless flirtation on a dating or social media app could be a deepfake mistake – the first step in a sextortion scam designed to elicit nudes before demanding payment. In 2025, eSafety received more than 3,300 reports of sexual extortion through its image-based abuse scheme. Eighty-six per cent of these reports were from…
A Shift in Date-night economics
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Australians are slashing discretionary spending as financial pressure intensifies, creating recession-like conditions across parts of the economy, according to national insolvency solutions and business rescue firm Jirsch Sutherland. Millennials, renters, and those working in trades, labour-intensive, and construction-related occupations are bearing the brunt of Australia’s cost-of-living squeeze. The warning follows new data from the Australian…
The World Pup!!
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As the world gears up for this summer’s biggest soccer spectacle, a new class of athletes is ready to take the field (and probably ignore most of the rules). Premiering June 10, LG Channels World Pup transforms rescue puppies into international soccer stars in a chaotic, feel-good competition inspired by the global tournament taking over…
Brisbane-based Steve Young Taking Novella Hells Kitchen: A New York Mafia Story to the US
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Brisbane-based actor, filmmaker and writer Steve Young has published Hells Kitchen: A New York Mafia Story — a crime thriller novella now available globally through Amazon and the IngramSpark distribution network, reaching over 40,000 retailers and libraries worldwide including Barnes & Noble, Booktopia and beyond. The book is the latest chapter in a deliberately constructed…
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Celebrates centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth
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In celebration of the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne proudly unveils a limited-edition cuvée honoring the historic bond between the French House and the Hollywood legend. Since its founding in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck has been associated with the brightest personalities and the most vibrant stages – from theater to cinema and international red carpets.…
A New Ready-to-Serve Hennessy Launched in the U.S.
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Hennessy, the world’s leading cognac, is introducing an exciting new expression of its iconic spirit with the launch of Hennessy Very Special Cocktails, a collection of ready-to-serve bottled cocktails recipes crafted with Hennessy Very Special cognac. Available across the United States starting this June, the range features three vibrant cocktails designed to bring people together…
BERO Introduces First-Ever Shandy Product Line
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BERO, the premium non-alcoholic beer co-founded by Tom Holland, announces the launch of its first-ever shandy line, a limited-edition seasonal release inspired by the British shandy tradition and reimagined through BERO’s flavor-forward approach to beer craftsmanship. Crafted with 30% BERO Kingston Golden Pils and 70% lemonade, layered with additions of real fruit flavors, the collection…
S’mores: Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty?
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There are two kinds of people in this world when it comes to s’mores. Those who carefully rotate their marshmallow until it’s perfectly golden, and those who light it on fire and call it a strategy. This summer, Hershey’s is here to let America settle it once and for all. Introducing Hershey’s Heated Debate, a…
The Code 9 Foundation has released My Mum, My Hero
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As more women take on frontline emergency roles across Australia, a new children’s book is helping families explain the invisible impact of trauma experienced by those who serve their communities. The Code 9 Foundation has released My Mum, My Hero, a companion to the widely supported My Dad, My Hero, to help children understand post-traumatic…