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The First Crewed Moon Mission in Over 50 Years Launches Tomorrow Morning and Barely Anyone Seems to be Talking About It

Alec Jones — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:26:37 +0000

Take a break from worrying about the world to wonder at those who are leaving it for the first time in decades.

Neil Perry's Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — with 22 Australian Eateries Making the List

Sarah Ward — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:41:36 +0000

Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2026 are from Australia.

Just Named the World's Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat

Hudson Brown — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:49:11 +0000

Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.

This Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut

Hudson Brown — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:15:17 +0000

One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.

This Just In: Australians and Kiwis are Officially the World's Longest Sleepers and Earliest Risers

Alec Jones — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:21:08 +0000

Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early — but this new report reveals we're still missing something.

Perched Above Queenstown, Coronet Ridge Resort Promises Immense Alpine Luxury Complete with Indulgent Spa Treatments

Hudson Brown — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:22:24 +0000

Revamped following an NZD $30-million uplift, this sky-high luxury stay offers elegant hospitality within touching distance of the ski fields.

The Full Trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' Emma Stone-Led CEO-Kidnapping Dark Comedy 'Bugonia' Is Here

Sarah Ward — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:54:32 +0000

In her latest collaboration with Lanthimos, Stone plays a company executive who is abducted by two conspiracy theorists who are convinced that she is an alien.

Screenings of 'The Matrix' and 'Together' with Live Commentaries Are Coming to SXSW Sydney's 2025 Screen Festival

Sarah Ward — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:41:37 +0000

Costume designer Kym Barrett will talk through her efforts on 'The Matrix', while writer/director Michael Shanks will dig into his horror hit 'Together'.

The First-Ever 'Drag Race Down Under vs The World' Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

Sarah Ward — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:42:41 +0000

Michelle Visage is hosting the series, which will see 'Drag Race Down Under' favourites face off against fellow queens from around the globe.

Over 50 New Performers and More Speakers Have Just Joined SXSW Sydney's Music Festival Lineup for 2025

Sarah Ward — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:00:29 +0000

This year, you'll be able to catch Ninajirachi, 2charm, Drifting Clouds, Whitney, Picture This, Le Boom, Sonic Reducer, xiao xiao and more.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Are Bringing Their 'Wild God' Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2026

Sarah Ward — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:26:16 +0000

"It’s been a long time coming," says Nick Cave about his latest Down Under tour. "It will be a wild and mighty joy."

After 'Aftersun': Charlotte Wells Talks the Paul Mescal-Led Film's Success, Making a Movie That Resonates and Exploring What's Next

Sarah Ward — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:15:56 +0000

"I'm excited to work with him again," says Charlotte Wells about potential future collaborations with Paul Mescal, after he noted that he'd love them to have "a De Niro–Scorsese relationship".

Turning Pandemic Nightmares Into a Perceptive Probing of COVID-Era Paranoia and Polarisation: Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster Chat 'Eddington'

Sarah Ward — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:39 +0000

Set in the middle of social-distancing restrictions and mask mandates mid-2020, Ari Aster's fourth feature is a western, thriller and dark comedy — and an exceptional portrait of the times.

Potential Dream Casting Alert: Nicolas Cage Might Be Starring in the Fifth Season of 'True Detective'

Sarah Ward — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:21:55 +0000

The detective series was renewed for a fourth season back in 2024, with its next run set in Jamaica Bay, New York and expected to air in 2027.

Paint the Town Red: Doja Cat Has Just Locked in Her First-Ever Arena Tour of Australia and New Zealand

Sarah Ward — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:41:58 +0000

The 'Say So', 'Kiss Me More' and 'Vegas' talent is heading to Auckland, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in November and December 2025.

The Trailer for 'Futurama' Season 13 Delivers the Giant Bender-Versus-Kaiju Battle of Your Dreams

Sarah Ward — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:42:03 +0000

Featuring rampaging robots and romantic rivals, all ten episodes will be available to binge via Disney+ in mid-September 2025

"You Wanna Know Why the World Ended?": New Vegas Awaits in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Fallout' Season Two

Sarah Ward — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:20:51 +0000

Mark Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in your diary: that's when 'Fallout' will start dropping its eight-episode next run.

Before Streaming Via Netflix, Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Will Come Alive in Cinemas in October

Sarah Ward — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:11:29 +0000

This is a Netflix film, but you'll still be able to catch Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the creature he’s brought to life on the big screen.

Here's Your First Look at 'Fallout' Season Two Before the Prime Video Hit Returns to the Wasteland in December

Sarah Ward — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:41:01 +0000

The second season of this game-to-streaming hit arrives before 2025 is out — and the series has already been renewed for season three.

The Trailer for 'Top End Bub' Steps Back Into the World of Northern Territory-Set Rom-Com 'Top End Wedding'

Sarah Ward — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:00:26 +0000

In this Prime Video series, Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee return as Lauren and Ned, who unexpectedly become guardians to their niece.