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Opal machines to be turned off in Sydney buses in the west and inner west

Features

Tamworth Country Music Festival is kicking 2022 off with a massive lineup

COVID-19: Where to go if you need same day test results in NSW

Health & Wellness

Where to go if you need same day COVID-19 test results in NSW

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Film & TV

Live round fired in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting could have been left over from previous film

According to a search warrant, the deadly live round fired by Alec Baldwin may have been left in the firearm from a previous film production.

Health & Wellness

There’s a way to get cheaper COVID tests for travelling overseas

The idea of finally travelling overseas is obviously enticing but it's sadly never been more expensive to do so in the time of COVID.

News

A new study says that the Black Summer fires were far from normal

A new study has revealed that forest fires in Australia are burning more land across more of the year than ever before.

Food & Drink

You can cop a Tim Tam McFlurry on Uber Eats for one week only

Food & Drink

You can cop a Tim Tam McFlurry at Macca’s for a limited time only – starting today

Macca's has kicked off its special summer menu with the launch of a Tim Tam McFlurry for a limited time only.

Film & TV

Watch the new trailer for the ‘Sex and the City’ revival, ‘And Just Like That…’

And Just Like That, the new trailer for the eagerly-awaited Sex and the City revival has dropped so get ready to return to The Big Apple.

Video of the week

Terra - 'Arrows'

Record of the week

Hayley Mary - Fall In Love EP

Film & TV

Live round fired in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting could have been left over from previous film

According to a search warrant, the deadly live round fired by Alec Baldwin may have been left in the firearm from a previous film production.

Watch the new trailer for the ‘Sex and the City’ revival, ‘And Just Like That…’

And Just Like That, the new trailer for the eagerly-awaited Sex and the City revival has dropped so get ready to return to The Big Apple.

Bradley Cooper says he once got ‘held up at knifepoint’ in a New York subway

Bradley Cooper spoke of a terrifying ordeal where he was held up at knifepoint in a New York subway on his way to pick up his young daughter.

Director Adam McKay opens up about feud with Will Ferrell

Director Adam McKay has opened up for the first time about his feud with former business partner and longtime collaborator Will Ferrell.

Here’s everything coming to BINGE in December

Binge has unveiled the full list of films and television shows set to hit its streaming platform in December.

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Comedians

Dave Chappelle’s high school moving forward with plans to rename theatre in his honour

Dave Chappelle visited his alma mater in Washington, D.C. last week and held a contentious Q&A with some of the students.

Andy Saltzman announces 'Satirist For Hire' Australian tour

Andy Zaltzman announces ‘Satirist For Hire’ Australian tour

Andy Zaltzman will bring his interactive stand-up show Satirist For Hire to Australian audiences next month.

Jimmy Rees announces 2022 Australian tour

Entertainment stalwart Jimmy Rees will make his comedy show debut with a national tour set to kick off in March next year.

Dave Chappelle called a “bigot” by teen at old high school

Comedian Dave Chappelle clashed with students during a heated Q&A session at his old high school before handing out Thanksgiving dinners

Trans Netflix employee at centre of Dave Chapelle controversy resigns

A former Netflix engineer who organised the company-wide walkout following the release of Dave Chapelle's comedy special, The Closer, has resigned.

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Food & Drink

You can cop a Tim Tam McFlurry at Macca’s for a limited time only – starting today

Macca's has kicked off its special summer menu with the launch of a Tim Tam McFlurry for a limited time only.

You can get a Double Cheeseburger for $2 at Macca’s today

Macca's is coming to the tail end of their '30 days, 30 deals' promotion, and today they're dishing out double cheesys for two bucks.

Butter and Impossible™ bring a plant-based burger pop up to The Rocks

With the launch of Impossible Foods in Australia, this burger pop up will be a very special, never before seen Butter setup.

Kyle Sandilands has some opinions on Australian tipping culture

Kyle Sandilands is never short of an opinion or three - his latest saw him offer his thoughts on the debate about tipping in Australia.

The 7 best bars in Sydney that you need to visit

We've done the hard task of going through the best bars in Sydney and bringing to you our seven absolute favourites. Did yours make the list?

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Gaming

Check out the two free titles Epic Games Store is giving away next week

Check out the two free titles Epic Games Store is giving away this week

The two new free titles from the Epic Games Store available this week have been announced and they're both rather different to each other.

Steam has set a huge new all-time peak of concurrent users

Steam easily smashed the previous record of 26.9 million concurrent users achieved back in April this weekend.

We’re giving away copies of ‘Battlefield 2042’ on PlayStation, Xbox and PC

To celebrate the release of 'Battlefield 2042' we’re giving away 10 'Ultimate Edition' versions of the game worth up to $159.95 each!

Converse is about to release a new Pokémon collaboration

Converse has just announced its upcoming Pokémon Collection to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary and we already want to catch them all.

Here’s a helpful update on PS5 stock in Australia before Christmas

After more than a year of minimal PS5 stock, we update your potential options for these consoles in Australia this Christmas.

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Fashion & Beauty

Converse is about to release a new Pokémon collaboration

Converse has just announced its upcoming Pokémon Collection to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary and we already want to catch them all.

Adidas thinks people want to wear shoe modelled after Snowball II from ‘The Simpsons’

One of the unsung characters from 'The Simpsons' is getting the designer shoe treatment with the Adidas x Snowball II crossover.

secondhand clothing is becoming unsustainable

Here are the three biggest issues caused from buying clothes secondhand

Slowly over time, shopping secondhand for clothes is becoming less and less sustainable. And there's a few key issues.

“How you doin'”: A look back at the iconic fashion in ‘Friends’

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've definitely seen the greatest sitcom of all time, Friends, return to our screens.

Fashion designer Lisa Gorman departs Gorman label after 22 years as creative director

Lisa Gorman has announced that she will be leaving her role as creative director at the Gorman fashion label after 22 years at the helm.

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Technology

Australia ranks only 16th out of 20 countries for NFT ownership

Non-fungible tokens might be big news these days but NFTs aren't dominating in Australia as much as they are in the rest of the world.

Australia’s largest ever drone display will welcome the new year in Melbourne

A classic midnight fireworks display to ring in the new year? Yawn - it's all about dazzling drone displays now.

Creators are being offered $300 to make anti-Scott Morrison TikTok videos

A little U.S. marketing firm has been caught seemingly offering to pay TikTok users $300 to post anti-Scott Morrison content on the platform.

Miramax sues Quentin Tarantino over his ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT plans

Earlier this month, Quentin Tarantino announced he was selling seven never-before-seen scenes from Pulp Fiction as NFTs.

Not sure what to give dad for Christmas? We’re giving away over $500 of Chamberlain goodies perfect for any car connoisseur, DIY enthusiast, or tech-head dad

Christmas is nearly upon us. We're giving you the chance to give your dad a gift he'll actually use, thanks to Chamberlain.

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Health & Wellness

There’s a way to get cheaper COVID tests for travelling overseas

The idea of finally travelling overseas is obviously enticing but it's sadly never been more expensive to do so in the time of COVID.

Dwayne Johnson explains why he pees in bottles at the gym

Gym habits are a normal thing to have but none are quite as strange as Dwayne Johnson peeing in water bottles.

Australian governments have been urged to ban cigarette retail sales

Australian governments have been urged to set a date to ban cigarette retail sales by leading public health researchers.

Benedict Cumberbatch says he got nicotine poisoning three times while filming new movie

Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he gave himself nicotine poisoning three times while filming new movie 'The Power of the Dog'.

If you’re a vegan your hangover will be worse, study says

A recent study concluded that a metal and dairy free diet lacks the key ingredients to help you beat the Sunday morning hangover

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Travel

There’s a way to get cheaper COVID tests for travelling overseas

The idea of finally travelling overseas is obviously enticing but it's sadly never been more expensive to do so in the time of COVID.

Class of 2021 schoolies “are actually the best” yet

Emergency services revealed 2021's schoolies attendees are being far more well behaved than those in previous years.

Here’s your guide to each state’s border rules for Christmas

With most Aussies having been stuck in lockdown for so long in 2021, a Christmas holiday would be a sweet way to end such a difficult year.

Australia’s largest ever drone display will welcome the new year in Melbourne

A classic midnight fireworks display to ring in the new year? Yawn - it's all about dazzling drone displays now.

Opal machines to be turned off in Sydney buses in the west and inner west

Prepare yourself, Sydneysiders, because Opal machines are set to be turned off due to an ongoing industrial dispute.

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Money

Australia ranks only 16th out of 20 countries for NFT ownership

Non-fungible tokens might be big news these days but NFTs aren't dominating in Australia as much as they are in the rest of the world.

Jennifer Lawrence defends Leonardo DiCaprio’s much higher pay for ‘Don’t Look Up’

Jennifer Lawrence had a considered response to the significantly higher salary paid to her 'Don't Look Up' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

Here are the three biggest issues caused from buying clothes secondhand

Slowly over time, shopping secondhand for clothes is becoming less and less sustainable. And there's a few key issues.

Kyle Sandilands has some opinions on Australian tipping culture

Kyle Sandilands is never short of an opinion or three - his latest saw him offer his thoughts on the debate about tipping in Australia.

Creators are being offered $300 to make anti-Scott Morrison TikTok videos

A little U.S. marketing firm has been caught seemingly offering to pay TikTok users $300 to post anti-Scott Morrison content on the platform.

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Dad

Not sure what to give dad for Christmas? We’re giving away over $500 of Chamberlain goodies perfect for any car connoisseur, DIY enthusiast, or tech-head dad

Christmas is nearly upon us. We're giving you the chance to give your dad a gift he'll actually use, thanks to Chamberlain.

WA Police released heartwarming audio of moment Cleo Smith was found

WA Police have released audio featuring the incredible moment the missing Cleo Smith was found by officers in a Carnarvon house during a raid.

Ellie Smith breaks silence after reunion with missing daughter Cleo

Ellie Smith releases statement following reunion with missing daughter Cleo

Ellie Smith, mother of missing four-year-old Cleo Smith, has released a statement after being reunited with her daughter.

This dad recreated the entire Maccas menu at home during lockdown

Homemade fast-food creations are pretty popular at the moment, but this bloke went to another level with his own Maccas feast.

Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin’s widow gives birth to their child 15-months after his death

Ellidy Pullin, the widow of late Australian Olympic snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin, has given birth to their daughter 15 months after his death.

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Potts Point

You can score free coffee, sushi, and dim sims this month in Melbourne

Where to get the best coffee in Potts Point

Potts Point is a nerve-centre for the dead-eyed, underslept and overworked, here's where to cop the best coffee the area has on offer.

8 alternate ways to spend a day or night out in Sydney

If you're bored of the pub and stumped for how to spend a night out in Sydney, we've got you covered with a list of alternate things to do with friends

The best op shops and vintage stores in Potts Point

For all you thrifty devotees and vintage tragics, here is a guide to the best op shops and vintage stores in the Potts Point area.

The best places for a boozy brunch in Sydney

In case you missed it, the latest day-drinking trend is a boozy brunch. It's where you go out with friends and have brunch but also drink a lot.

MissChu founder Nahji Chu opens up shop in Potts Point with Lady Chu

It's hard to believe that it's been four years since the collapse of MissChu, Nahji Chu's adored Vietnamese tuckshop.

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