The A24 project, Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, has just wrapped filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne, employing more than 270 Victorians and engaging over 250 local businesses — highlighting the economic impact of high-profile productions choosing the state.
A colourful new mural celebrating the Australian-Indian community has transformed a stretch of western Sydney into a vibrant tribute to migration, culture and belonging.
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Teenagers in India began carrying small koala soft toys clipped to their pockets, turning the cuddly Australian animal into a symbol of youthful charm and romance.
The book is written by Andrea Baldwin and illustrated by Thu Huong Nguyen, and is available as a free e-book through the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, alongside a new online platform offering research, insights and practical resources for practitioners working with affected children.
The clip is set to a song—also believed to be AI-generated—with lyrics referencing global political tensions, including mentions of “Bibi on trial” and China’s growing influence.
Piyush Mishra — actor, lyricist, playwright, and for much of his career a prominent voice associated with progressive cultural politics — has said plainly that Dhurandhar is cinema, not propaganda.
The film, released worldwide on 19 March to coincide with festivals including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Eid, is the second instalment in Dhar’s spy-action franchise.
A Labor campaign spokesperson called the decision “unforgivable” and accused Greens leader Ellen Sandell’s party of increasing the chances of the Liberals forming government
The rate changes took effect on Friday, with Westpac increasing its variable rate to 6.49 per cent, Commonwealth Bank to 6.59 per cent and NAB to 6.54 per cent. ANZ now has the highest variable rate among the Big Four at 6.75 per cent.
The facility has attracted contributions from 23 investors, according to Albanese, with support coming from the Pacific and other parts of the world. Australia is a founding contributor.
