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James’ house burnt down in 2025. From its ashes rises Sydney’s newest surf and music festival
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (524+ words) September 9, 2026 — 3:00am When James Willis’ Malibu home burnt down during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, he couldn’t have known that a surf, art and music festival on Sydney’s northern beaches would emerge from its ashes. “I completely lost everything,” Willis said. “I…...
Spider-Man sunk Titanic: Inside the highest-grossing movies ever
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (464+ words) September 8, 2026 — 10:22am Spider-Man has overcome the Green Goblin, Doc Ock and Venom, but his latest triumph over Titanic could be his most memorable yet. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which landed in theatres on July 31, has now sunk James Cameron’s beloved classic,…...
Out of the mine and onto the screen: How WA can add to the $4.2b gaming boom
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (906+ words) September 7, 2026 — 1:00am Once the domain of a younger audience and considered a pastime for a younger generation, the video game industry in Australia has grown from strength to strength. A boom in the consumption of the medium during the COVID years…...
Suburban pub gets a starring moment thanks to Hollywood celeb
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (754+ words) September 6, 2026 — 5:30pm He’s Hollywood hot property, but Oscar-nominated heartthrob Jacob Elordi seems to be hiding out in Melbourne’s west. Drinkers at Seddon watering hole Mona Castle barely had their attention drawn away from the footy finals showdown between Sydney and Brisbane…...
This author interviewed 300 teenagers about their screen time. Here’s what she discovered
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (838+ words) September 6, 2026 — 3:00am Madonna King is a long-time journalist and author who has written a book, Screen Wise, on Australia’s obsession with glowing rectangles. Fitz: Madonna, the basic premise of your book is that – with just a few exceptions – screens are doing…...
Binge banks on its new Colin From Accounts replacement, as it unveils 2027 line-up
1+ week, 3+ day ago (465+ words) September 3, 2026 — 7:30am A wild black family comedy starring Miranda Otto leads Binge’s slate of new local originals, as the streamer seeks to find a replacement for their hit Colin From Accounts. Created, written and starring Rick Donald, and directed by the…...
Minister intervenes as open day Perth film studio actors paid with lunch and ‘opportunity’
1+ week, 3+ day ago (554+ words) September 3, 2026 — 1:00am The Cook Government has intervened to ensure actors appearing at the $233.5 million Perth Film Studios’ first-ever open days are paid for their time after they were initially only offered meals and the “opportunity” to work with experienced directors and…...
Smiling Friends at the Emmys: Michael Cusack is an animation star in America, but almost unknown at home
1+ week, 6+ day ago (636+ words) You may never have heard of Michael Cusack. Chances are, that’s about to change. Michael Cusack is a big deal in America, but in Australia, few outside the avid fandom of adult animation have heard his name. Though that could…...
‘Real torture devices’: Why Liana Rossi is devoted to wearing this item of clothing
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (562+ words) August 30, 2026 — 3:00am Liana Rossi is a creative consultant. Ahead, she shares her style secrets, including the designers she looks for on pre-loved sites, and why she’s addicted to uncomfortable shoes. I’d describe my style as emotional, character-driven and rarely practical. The…...
‘Very tight and very sparkly’: Dolly Parton’s subversive style legacy
2+ week, 3+ day ago (537+ words) August 26, 2026 — 1:58pm For someone who spent years rejecting the title of “feminist”, it’s a fitting contradiction that few have done more to demonstrate the power of femininity through fashion than Dolly Parton. Already, the world feels a little less fabulous following…...