Entertainment
Feature: The Great Australian Swindle
Australian consumers are being taken advantage of by greedy companies shamelessly profiteering from an exacerbated cost-of-living crisis. Unscrupulous corporate con artists have leveraged every excuse available to justify increased prices for their products and services, leaving everyday Australians to foot the bill. The pandemic, war in Ukraine and the Middle East and growing environmental uncertainty…
Read MoreIn Memory Of Quincy Jones
Hit-making American music producer Quincy Jones has died, aged 91. Quincy Jones passed away Sunday night (3 November) local time at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in…
Read More2024 AFL Grand Final
Brisbane Lions vie for premiership glory against Sydney Swans in a classic state versus state face-off in the 2024 AFL Grand Final. An expected 100,000 fans will converge on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday (28 September) for the 2024 AFL Grand Final, watching the two best teams battle it out on neutral ground.…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Runaway’ The Sporks
‘Runaway’ is the raw and electrifying debut single from young Welsh indie rockers The Sporks, a band on the cusp of adulthood. ‘Runaway’ is a defining breakout moment for The Sporks, capturing the restless energy of youth, blending retro rock vibes with a fresh, modern verve. With gritty, Strokes-inspired vocals and funky, rhythmic basslines reminiscent…
Read MoreAlan Joyce Should Be Reprimanded, Not Rewarded
Once the soaring pride of the Australian skies, our national airline Qantas has been put into a tailspin by former CEO Alan Joyce. Alan Joyce served as CEO of Qantas Airways Limited from 2008-2023, stepping down when it was revealed Qantas had knowingly sold tickets for cancelled flights during the pandemic. It was a scandal…
Read MoreOnes To Watch At BIGSOUND 2024
Live Nation’s Ones To Watch showcase at BIGSOUND 2024 presents a trio of the hottest rising talents from Australia and New Zealand. This year’s lineup of Ones To Watch artists features Georgia Lines, J. Tajor and Ishan bringing their best to The Outpost in Fortitude Valley. Garnering critical acclaim as a songwriter and storyteller in…
Read MoreAustralia Strikes Gold At Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics has come to a spectacular close after 19 days of intense competition from the world’s best athletes. Bidding a fond au revoir to the City of Light, the Australian Olympic contingent return home with an historic medal haul, finishing fourth in the overall medal tally 53 in total. Scoring 18 gold,…
Read MoreThe Wheel Deal: Keegan Palmer Scores Second Gold At Paris Games
Australian skateboarder Keegan Palmer has earned his second Olympic gold medal, taking out the top spot in the men’s park event. Keegan Palmer dominated with a masterful performance, drawing 93.11 points on his first run to secure another gold medal for Australia and earning high praise from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, who was watching from…
Read MoreBIGSOUND 2024
Australia’s biggest music conference BIGSOUND returns to Brisbane in September for its 23rd edition. Each year, BIGSOUND brings together musicians, tastemakers and renowned music industry professionals from Australia and all over the world for a four-day gathering that takes over Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. A launchpad for a swag full of popular Australian acts, BIGSOUND is…
Read MoreParis 2024 Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics officially launches this evening with a spectacular Opening Ceremony tipped to be the biggest open-air show on earth. For the first time in the Games’ history, the Opening Ceremony is being held outside a stadium. Instead, athletes will travel along a 6km stretch of the River Seine in a stunning…
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