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…
Sydney and On-street dining
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The City of Sydney will begin transforming close to 150 temporary on-street dining areas into high-quality footpath extensions in the latest stage of its outdoor dining program. The works follow extensive public feedback about proposed changes to the popular scheme. “We know outdoor dining has become a valued part of Sydney’s street life and culture,”…
Next Up Music Awards Nominations Close Friday October 2nd
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With nominations closing on Friday 2 October, young Australian musicians, music teachers and schools are being urged to get their entries in for the Next Up Music Awards (NUMAs) — an initiative dedicated to discovering, recognising and supporting the next generation of Australian music talent. Adding his voice to the campaign, Australian music icon Jimmy…
Rooftop Movies Returns for Summer
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15 years of iconic Perth sunsets, reunions with friends, adorably awkward first dates, office party nights out, Christmas catch-ups, cult movie obsessions and unreal scenes under the Southern Cross. Rooftop Movies is celebrating 15 summers above Northbridge, and tickets for the first program of its 2026/27 season are officially on sale. Since Rooftop Movies first…
The Photobooth 100-Years old
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100 years ago this week the first photobooth debuted on Broadway.
World Marrow Donor Day – September 22
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What if your ancestry stood in the way of you finding a lifesaving stem cell donor? Tragically, this is the stark reality facing thousands of Australians who, if they ever require a stem cell transplant, could face significantly low odds of finding the donor match that could save their life. On World Marrow Donor Day…
Kitten Lady Headline Guest at the 2026 Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival
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One of the world’s most influential voices in kitten rescue and welfare, Hannah Shaw, better known to millions as Kitten Lady, will make her highly anticipated return to Australia
The Policewoman, in cinemas nationwide from 5 November.
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Narelle Fraser spent 27 years with Victoria Police, 15 of them as a detective across the Rape and Homicide Squads and the Missing Persons Unit, investigating some of the most disturbing murder, child abuse, and sex offences of the time. In the new documentary The Policewoman, in cinemas nationally from 5 November, she revisits the…
Friday September 18 – HOYTS Australian Weekend Box Office
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This past weekend at HOYTS and the Australian box office, horror release Resident Evil debuted at the top spot with $3.68M on its opening weekend.
Frankenstein Musical Written by Eric B. Sirota Available on Amazon Prime
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Frankenstein, the film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, based on Eric B. Sirota’s long-running musical, is now available on Amazon Prime Video (and other platforms). Faithful to Mary Shelley’s novel, this film is a sweeping romantic musical about the human need for love and companionship. Sirota’s empathetic and articulate Creature is not a “new take”…
Australia’s BEV share has grown more than tenfold since 2021
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New Savvy analysis comparing EV uptake across 16 countries found Australia’s battery electric vehicles share has grown more than tenfold since 2021, when electric cars accounted for just 1.6% of new vehicle sales. Australia now has a higher BEV market share than the US, Canada, Japan, Spain and Italy, and sits only slightly behind New…
More on The Bend Classic
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The Bend Classic is giving fans more bang for their buck this October long weekend, adding a Dolly Parton tribute, $5 pies and a bid for a state line dancing record. The new attractions join a seven-star Australian country music line-up headlined by Lee Kernaghan and James Johnston, a rodeo under lights, motorsport and trackside…
The Weight
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Desperate to save what is left of his family, during the height of the Great Depression, a battle-scarred veteran is hired to help smuggle a fortune in gold across 100 miles of impenetrable wilderness.
DISCONNECTED Selected for 35th Heartland Film Festival
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Producer Kevin Sizemore’s new drama “DISCONNECTED” has been selected for the 35th Heartland Film Festival, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it will have its World Premiere on October 15, 2026. With many parents and legislators raising concerns today over the negative impacts of social media on teen mental health, anxiety, and depression, “DISCONNECTED” invites timely conversations…
Stonecutter Media Releasing ‘I FOUGHT JON MOXLEY’ on October 13
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Stonecutter Media Ltd. announced today that veteran wrestling promoter Steve Karel has come out of retirement to produce a cinematic main event honoring hardcore wrestling icon Jon Moxley. I FOUGHT JON MOXLEY, the new documentary from Stonecutter Media Ltd., is set to premiere October 13, 2026, in select theaters and on major cable and digital…
Sun-Maid Growers Launches Charcuterie Pairings
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Sun-Maid Growers of California, the farmer-owned cooperative behind one of America’s most trusted food brands, has launched its new line of Charcuterie Pairings products. Available in four varieties, Charcuterie Pairings add a new level of entertaining and snacking convenience for consumers, as well as support Sun-Maid’s distribution and retail partners with innovative products that meet…
P.F. Chang’s Autumn in Kyoto experience
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P.F. Chang’s® is welcoming fall with Autumn in Kyoto, a limited-time dining experience inspired by one of Japan’s most celebrated seasons. Beginning, September 16 through November 3, 2026 guests can gather around the table for a new lineup of rich seasonal dishes, including new duck offerings and Wagyu Egg Rolls, alongside handcrafted cocktails and shareable…
70 years of pokies in NSW
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Seventy years after NSW legalised poker machines, losses are still rising, climbing this year almost twice the rate of inflation. Wesley Mission says it is time to act on gambling harm, just as governments acted on seat belts, tobacco advertising and lead in petrol. On 19 September 1956, poker machines were legalised in NSW clubs. …
Taco Bell Foundation’s biggest Community Grants year
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Small acts of generosity are adding up to the Taco Bell Foundation’s biggest Community Grants year yet: a record $32 million supporting 700 nonprofits nationwide, representing a 40% increase in nonprofit partners from last year. Fueled by fans who Round Up their Taco Bell order totals, the investment is creating more opportunities for young people…