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Coles rolling out 47 Reverse Vending Machines across Victoria

Coles is helping its customers recycle more plastic, glass and aluminum drink containers by rolling out 47 Reverse Vending Machines across its Victorian stores as the state launches its Container Deposit Scheme today. The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) allows Victorians to earn a 10-cent refund when they return any eligible can, bottle or carton, such…

Netball Action in Charleston NSW

More than 1,000 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers from across NSW have converged on Charlestown Netball Courts this weekend for the Koori Netball Tournament. This year’s tournament will feature more than 90 teams competing across six divisions, including women’s and mixed for both adults and juniors. The tournament, hosted by Charlestown Netball Association with the support…

Tips for a better Cinematic Experience at Home

Editor’s Note:  a big thank you to Tyler Evans of Dogzasters for writting these Tips for a better Cinematic Experience at Home. In an era where people are constantly on the move, the appeal of a relaxing movie night at home is increasingly valuable. Why settle for mediocre when you can curate a sublime cinematic…

Combating Helmet Hair

Lime, the world’s largest provider of shared electric bikes and scooters, has launched Australia’s first Helmet Hair Salon in collaboration with leading hair agency, Edwards and Co., offering Melburnian e-riders and e-bikers free hair styling education appointments on Monday 23 October. The Lime and Edwards and Co. collaboration also counters the call-out from the near…

Social Media Personality says Woke goes Beyond Virtue Signalling

A prominent social media personality and leading businesswoman has highlighted the intricacies of the widely debated term ‘woke’, saying it should extend beyond simple rhetoric. Melinda Richards’ concern for the nation’s cultural landscape led her to author the book You Can’t Say That! The demise of free thought in Australia, which provides readers with permission…

“What Happens Next?” podcast wins gold in global awards

Monash University’s What Happens Next? podcast series has been recognised in the second annual global Signal Awards alongside other high-profile podcast creators including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and leading production companies such as Netflix, Warner Bros. and iHeartPodcasts. Hosted by Monash academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland, What Happens Next? won a…

Australia Post Celebrates 100 years of Disney magic

Some of the world’s most loved Disney characters will feature in iconic Australian settings on stamps celebrating 100 years of Disney. The special collectable set is available at participating Australia Post shops. The four stamps in the set show Disney Pixar’s Nemo, the clownfish from Finding Nemo making himself at home in Sydney Harbour, Ariel…

Jessica Redmayne appointed Dementia Australia Ambassador

Dementia Australia marked Dementia Action Week by welcoming actress and star of Home and Away Jessica Redmayne as the newest Ambassador. Ms Redmayne was inspired to support Dementia Australia after her mother Christine was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and her family accessed support from Dementia Australia. “When Mum was diagnosed with dementia, my Dad…

Australia Post and Beyond Blue to brighten lives with ‘Connection Postcards’

Australia Post and Beyond Blue have again joined forces to distribute 4 million prepaid ‘Connection Postcards’ to households across the country during the month of September, encouraging people to check in with friends and loved ones. Beyond Blue’s Connections matter booklet research indicates nearly half of all Australians will face health challenges during their lifetime,…