Long before he became the first President of the United States and the man forever remembered as the “Father of His Country”, George Washington was an ambitious young officer thrust into a brutal and uncertain world where every decision carried life-or-death consequences.
Australia Post today reported a 20% increase in Parcel Locker usage over the past year, as growing demand for flexible delivery options reshapes the Australian eCommerce landscape. To support this growth, Australia Post plans to significantly expand its Parcel Locker network over the next five years. With more than two million Aussies now registered to…
Australia Post has opened a brand-new, purpose-built delivery centre in Murray Bridge, marking the second of four new facilities to open as part of a significant investment to modernise and strengthen its delivery network across regional South Australia. The modern facility replaces the former delivery site and has been designed to support growing parcel demand…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Australia has opened entries for its 2026 Oceania Photo Contest, and invites photographers from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea to submit images that capture the wonder of nature. Now in its third year, the Oceania Photo Contest celebrates the power of photography to connect people with…
AI has been sold to Australian businesses as one of the fastest ways to lift productivity, but new research suggests the promise of time savings is not being felt equally across the workforce. National research of over 1,000 office workers commissioned by COS (Complete Office Supplies), Australia’s largest family-owned workplace supplies business, found 52% of…
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability rights and advocacy organisation, has today called on Parliament to reject the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, warning the Government has chosen to cut participant supports instead of fixing the institutions responsible for administering and safeguarding the Scheme. Speaking…
Award-winning creative agency Sage House has announced Sage Gastronomy: Master Series – Edition 01, an immersive three-night dining experience at Garden Restaurant, NGV International, from 22–24 August 2026. Bringing together Hong Kong Chefs Association President Chef Eddy Leung, Chef of China 2025 Champion Chef Rain Qu, multi-award-winning Australian chef Leslie Chan, and Japanese artist Hikaru…
Cigarette butts on streets and pollution in the Parramatta River are among the targets of a $4.6 million investment from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), aimed at helping councils, land managers and community groups build lasting solutions to litter – not just clean it up. More than $4.5 million of the funding will support…
As Australia’s live music industry grapples with rising costs, changing audience habits and the challenge of creating sustainable opportunities for musicians and venues alike, Berry NSW has secured NSW Government funding through Round 4 of the Uptown Grant Program to build on encouraging early results from its collaborative regional live music model.The funding will support…
They’ve sold more tickets and broken more hearts than 1D and NSYNC combined, and now the world’s most chaotic boyband is bringing their charisma-soaked farewell tour back to Sydney. From ARIA award-winner Bridie Connell (2018 ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release), FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT lands at Sydney’s Darling Quarter Theatre from 24 October to…
More than 10,000 people visited North Sydney Olympic Pool during its free opening weekend, with hundreds of coffees, cups of hot chips and gelato cones enjoyed by the community. Between Friday 7 August and Sunday 9 August, the newly reopened facility welcomed community members eager to explore the redeveloped pool, enjoy free entertainment and experience…
News from the HOYTS weekend box office starting Friday, August 7. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is riding the highs of the Australian box office on its second weekend, earning an additional $17.1M, bringing the total to a spectacular $55.5M. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is holding steady in number two, generating another $5.21, bringing the total…
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)…
Halloween has become more than a one-night celebration for pet parents. From trick-or-treating and family photos to neighborhood costume contests and festive gatherings, pets are taking center stage in one of the year’s most anticipated holidays. According to a new PetSmart survey, more than seven in 10 pet parents (71%) plan to celebrate Halloween with…
WK Kellogg Co has announced an accelerated timeline to eliminate all artificial colors and the preservative BHT across its full portfolio of cereals and cereal packaging. Production of cereals with the new recipes, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops and Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, will begin later this year, with food shipping to retailers before year-end. The company…
Kickstarter has announced the launch of the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund supporting independent creators working across Art, Fashion, Film and Music. The fund is the first to be financed entirely by Kickstarter and is open to creators around the world. The Kickstarter Culture Fund is a key expression of the company’s recently…
Consumers shopping for electric and hybrid vehicles have more choices than ever before. Mercury Insurance has released its annual ranking of the 10 most affordable new 2026 model year electric and hybrid vehicles to insure, helping buyers better understand one of the ongoing costs of vehicle ownership. “Electric vehicles have become increasingly mainstream,” Chong Gao,…
Coulson Aviation Canada, the Canadian division of Coulson Aviation, has acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules aircraft from the Government of Canada. The acquisition doubles Coulson’s global C-130H fleet from 10 aircraft to 20 and gives its Canadian division the scale to build the world’s largest and most capable C-130 airtanker fleet.…
Build-A-Bear Workshop® is celebrating Halloween with the launch of its 2026 Halloween collection, featuring the all-new Jumping Spider plush as the centerpiece of the company’s seasonal “Spooky Stuff You Love” campaign. The collection arrived online and at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations on August 6. Inspired by the growing popularity of jumping spiders among animal enthusiasts…