Australian schools are instrumental in teaching children to swim and stay safe around water, but growing pressures on time, staffing and budgets mean swimming education is becoming a shared responsibility between schools, families and community providers. Swimming is one of the few school subjects that can mean the difference between life and death—yet for too…
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South Australian mum tackles 50km Coastrek after eight surgeries to give back to Beyond Blue
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South Australian mum Georgie Millison says time in nature has played a life-saving role in managing her chronic depression, and now she’s preparing to take on Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula’s new 50km challenge to give back to Beyond Blue. Living with depression since the age of 14, Georgie found early relief in walking, climbing trees and…
Three in Four Australians say coaching works but struggle to find right support
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As Australians increasingly seek personalised support to improve their health, finances and overall wellbeing, new research from global nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal reveals that coaching has become a trusted tool nationwide, but one that remains out of reach for many. According to the survey findings, nearly seven in 10 Australians surveyed have either…
74th Melbourne International Film Festival Unveils 2026 Program
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The 74th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) unveiled its full 2026 program – more than 300 screen works spanning features, shorts and XR experiences, special events – including the Australian Premiere of Wicker as this year’s Opening Night Gala. Across 18+ days of cinema, MIFF 2026 runs 6–23 August across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with…
Filming Starts on Tearepa Kahi’s Jump
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Screen Queensland has announced that filming has commenced on Jump, a high-stakes survival thriller from acclaimed New Zealand director Tearepa Kahi (Muru, Mt. Zion). Filming on Queensland’s Gold Coast, including Tamborine Mountain, the gripping feature stars rising talent Bella Shepard (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy) and Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent, Chief of War, Evil Dead…
Shitbox Rally 2026
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More than 190 teams to tackle Australia’s toughest roads in $1,500 cars to raise millions for Cancer Research. Port Douglas will become the starting line for one of Australia’s largest community fundraisers when more than 190 teams depart on Shitbox Rally 2026 Autumn
The Battle for Castle Itter
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A small US Army unit must rescue French political prisoners from a castle. Despite mutual disdain between rescuers and elite prisoners, they’re forced to unite against surrounding SS troops.
The Strokes: Is This It – 25th Anniversary, a one-night-only exhibition
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Behind The Gallery and Marshall will present The Strokes: Is This It – 25th Anniversary, a one-night-only exhibition marking 25 years since one of the most important debut albums in rock history. The exhibition takes place Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 1/52-54 Stanley St, Darlinghurst, Sydney. To mark the anniversary, Behind The Gallery brings together…
Shitbox Rally Cars Going Under the Hammer After Epic Adventure
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Vehicles that survived over 3,500 kilometres across Australia will be auctioned in Melbourne on Saturday July 18 to raise further funds for Cancer Research. After completing an extraordinary journey from Port Douglas to Melbourne, Shitbox Rally vehicles will go under the hammer, with all proceeds from the auction contributing to life-saving cancer research through Cancer…
A Love Letter to Paris: Mathieu Bitton Brings Paris Blues to Chicago
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The Leica Store & Gallery Chicago is proud to present Paris Blues, the acclaimed exhibition by visionary photographer Mathieu Bitton, on view July 9–August 23, 2026. Following acclaimed presentations at Leica Gallery Los Angeles and Leica Gallery New York, Paris Blues makes its Chicago debut featuring photographs from Bitton’s bestselling monograph Paris Blues (teNeues), alongside…