“Lonely” is not just a song, but a powerful message from Hazel and Roxley. They challenge the common belief that loneliness is an insurmountable state of mind. Their unique perspective offers hope and inspiration to those battling loneliness and depression, suggesting that there are ways to overcome our fears and discover our true selves. Hazel…
With a mammoth prize pool of over $300,000AUD on offer, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has been unveiled the nominees and esteemed juries for the annual MIFF Awards. Shining a light on local and international filmmaking excellence, this year’s categories includes the newly coined Uncle Jack Charles Award, recently renamed in honour of the…
Beloved cultural event, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), has shared its impressive 2024 program of over 250 features, shorts and XR experiences landing across Melbourne, around Victoria and online Australia-wide this August. Running 8-25 August, this year’s film line-up boasts a world class roster of international features, an assembly of stellar World Premiere local…
The highly anticipated new feature from Melbourne-born Oscar-winning filmmaker Adam Elliot will officially open the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) when the beloved cultural event returns this August. Proudly screening in Naarm and surrounds from 8-25 August, MIFF brings together some of the most talked about films of the year, hotly anticipated hits from…
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…
RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey has revealed Victoria’s cheapest car to own and operate is the MG3 Core light Hatch – taking out the top spot for a third year in a row – with monthly costs of $746.01. The MG3 Core was closely followed by Kia Picanto S at $765.87 per month and…
Despite their kitsch, 1980s vibe, Australians still can’t get enough of Aussie ‘Big Things’ like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple. Australia Post quizzed 1,000 Australians in August 2023 about our nationwide relationship with these giant roadside structures. It revealed that almost 90 percent of us have visited at least one of around 1,000…
In an Australian first, Monash University and VicHealth have teamed up to develop “Kids Building Future Healthy”, a Minecraft Education Edition, that calls on healthy heroes aged 9 to 12 to design communities where people are more connected, active and enjoy wholesome food.The ‘Kids Building Future Healthy’ mission will launch on 10 July, ahead of…
Directors Max Miller & John Teague Rated E Score 5/6 Torquay, Victoria. This is the small town that went global. A quiet coastal community until the booming surf culture swept in and it swelled to become an international surfing mecca that is home to industry brands and colourful personalities. Two hours can be a great…