Charles de Gaulle rose from being a French army officer to leading the French Resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II. The formation of his government-in-exilein London, his tumultuous relationship with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, as well as…
A Warning About Crocs and thongs on escalators
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New national research commissioned by Schindler Lifts Australia reveals three in four Australian children (75%) have worn soft or flexible footwear, such as Crocs or rubber thongs, while using an escalator in the past 12 months. It’s a popular kids’ habit that’s prompting a fresh safety reminder as families head out during the school holidays.…
Sydney Craft Week Returns
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Sydney Craft Week will return in October 2026 with nearly 100 events celebrating the makers, studios and creative communities shaping Sydney’s craft scene. Following the closure of the Australian Design Centre, UNSW School of Art & Design will produce the tenth Sydney Craft Festival, bringing workshops, markets, exhibitions and open studios to venues across Sydney…
Everyday Rewards Partners With U-GO
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Everyday Rewards, Australia’s leading loyalty program, has announced a new partnership with U-GO to give members more ways to save on fuel and collect points on their everyday spending. U-GO is an unstaffed, value-oriented model that offers Australian motorists quality fuel at great value, through a convenient pay-at-the-pump experience. This is the first time a…
Sandakan POW Tragedy: New Evidence Uncovered
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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…
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
Patrick Doval Releases New Single Rocket to the Moon
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Independent singer-songwriter and recording artist Patrick Doval releases his new Rock single and cinematic music video, “Rocket to the Moon,” bringing together driving guitar-based instrumentation, cinematic storytelling and an imaginative journey beyond Earth. “Rocket to the Moon” follows the story of a man who builds a rocket in an attempt to travel to the moon…
Coyote’s Roadhouse Opens on Ocean Street
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The Sunshine Coast’s first dedicated beachside country and western saloon has officially opened with patrons set to enjoy live music from two stages, regular line dancing, country style food and a mechanical bucking bull seven days a week. Ocean Street-based Coyote’s Roadhouse is the inspiration of Hallmark Hospitality who have owned and operated a number…
Noctiria Released by Doesn’t Matter Games
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Noctiria, the urban-horror roguelite deckbuilder developed by independent studio Doesn’t Matter Games, is now available on Steam for Windows PC. Set in a corrupted, decaying city inspired by the 1990s, Noctiria combines strategic turn-based card combat with permanent progression, branching handcrafted maps and a dark horror atmosphere. Players can choose from six playable heroes —…
Fieldwork Brewing’s Headliner NA IPA Available at Fieldwork tasting room locations and at select craft beer draft accounts
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Fieldwork Brewing Company has announced that its award-winning Headliner NA IPA is now available on draft at all Fieldwork tasting room locations and at select craft beer draft accounts. While packaged non-alcoholic beer has surged in popularity, bringing NA beer to a draft system presents significant technical and microbiological challenges. Without the natural preservative qualities…
Freestyle Digital Media Releases Ballroom
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Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has just released the musical romantic drama feature BALLROOM, now available on North American digital HD internet, DVD, cable, and satellite platforms starting on September 25, 2026. BALLROOM follows Violet, an aspiring dancer whose dreams are shattered when a car accident…
DIRECTV Launches Dedicated Military Makeover Channel
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DIRECTV has announced the launch of a new 24/7 FAST channel dedicated to Military Makeover with Montel®, a BrandStar original series featuring more than 200 episodes spanning 44 seasons, that premiered on September 22 to DIRECTV customers. The new channel, rolling out today to DIRECTV streaming customers through MyFree DIRECTV, DIRECTV Genre Packs and Signature…
Joe Jonas named global brand ambassador for Kenneth Cole
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Kenneth Cole has announced the launch of INSPIRE, a new men’s fragrance pillar developed in partnership with Parlux and fronted by multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actor Joe Jonas as Global Brand Ambassador. Joe helped shape the campaign from concept through execution, including an original song he performs. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Mandler, the film…
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.…
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