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"The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K

The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.

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Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2026

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
Auckland Domain, Auckland

Dance acts including Faithless and Peking Duk are performing at Auckland's stacked one-day music festival.

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Enlighten Festival 2026

Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar 2026
Canberra, Canberra

From Friday, February 27 until Monday, March 9, see the nation's capital light up for Enlighten Festival.

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Celebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas

Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.

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Your Guide To A Wellness Escape In Uluwatu

Discover where to stay, train and unwind in Uluwatu for the ultimate healthy escape — from cliffside villas to oceanfront yoga and surf sessions.

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Your Cultural Guide to the Gold Coast: Local Creatives, Independent Boutiques and Arts Spaces

Explore the Gold Coast beyond the beach with this insider guide to galleries, festivals, independent boutiques and local markets.

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Hear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney

Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.

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Stuck in with the Kids This Valentine's Day? Here's How to Pull off a Great Date Night at the Last Minute

A last-minute date night doesn't have to be disappointing.

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Same Spirit, Different Flavours: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Steve Wu's Bold, Modern Dishes

These two wasabi-focused dishes are perfect for sharing around your table this Lunar New Year.

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This Just in: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Announces its 2026 Program, Including a Cake Picnic, a Greek-Themed Longest Lunch, Free Pizza, and Even Blind Whisky Tastings

From a Korean Fried Chicken Festival, to wild foraging experiences and pop-ups at some of the best restaurants in town, there's truly something for everyone.

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Your Ultimate Wellness Guide To Ubud

Ubud is Bali’s heart of wellness and slow travel. From luxury jungle stays to yoga, training and healing rituals, discover where to stay, move and restore.

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Four Sydney Attractions Every Local and Visitor Should Experience at Least Once

Whether you're a local rediscovering the city or a tourist planning a trip, these four Sydney attractions are classics for a reason.

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Spas, Wellness and Indulgence: 10 Luxe Gold Coast Escapes to Help You Zen Out

From bathhouses to hinterland retreats, the Gold Coast offers plenty of ways to slow down and reset.

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Stay: These Vintage Caravans Are Made for Group Getaways (and Come With Record Players)

Retro-style caravans in Bendigo are offering a new way to do group getaways and come complete with vinyl players and modern amenities.

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The Melbourne Ton Held a Masquerade Makeover to Celebrate Season Four of 'Bridgerton'

Melbourne stepped into a Regency-era fantasy over the weekend to celebrate the fourth season of 'Bridgerton'.

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Stop Guessing Your Health, Inside the Data-Led Prevention Movement

Most people are trying to do the right things for their health, they just don’t have visibility into what actually matters.

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From Sporting Championships to Annual Spectacles: Ten Gold Coast Events That Are Worth the Journey

The Gold Coast is more than just sand and suntans.

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"It's What Inspired Me to Become a Chef": Chef Steve Wu on His Favourite Lunar New Year Memories and Traditions

The executive chef of Pearl Dining, Lotus and Dumpling Bar shares his Lunar New Year memories and the dish he's cooking to celebrate

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Bridgerton Masquerade Parlour

Sat, 31 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Hawker Spaces, Melbourne

Promenade around Melbourne ton with the Bridgerton Masquerade Parlour.

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The Ultimate Wellness Guide To Plan Your Canggu Trip

Discover boutique stays, fitness hotspots and restorative experiences in this ultimate guide.

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