Review by Alex De Paulis Tom Cruise stars as Digger (Photo: Warner Bros Pictures) Expectations were high when visionary Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu (Birdman, The Revenant) teamed up with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise to create the tragicomic meta-satire that is, Digger. And, while Digger may have too many cooks in the kitchen at times, with conflicting elements clumsily patched together, it’s the contradictory masterstroke of casting Cruise as a deceptive

By AFLW reporter Aoife Cunningham St Kilda has finally broken through for its first win of the 2026 AFLW season, and it came on the same weekend the club lost its coach. The Saints defeated Collingwood by two points (39–37) at RSEA Park on Saturday in what was Nick Dal Santo’s final game in charge. The Saints Hall of Famer announced his resignation on Friday following a 0-8 start, and his players responded, laying 19 tackles in the first quarter and winning the clearances 10-

By Brooke Lote. A new study has shattered the myth that mental health declines because of daylight savings. Swinburne researches Dr Ben Bullock and Professor Greg Murray found evidence that there is no direct consequence of pushing the clocks forward on people’s mental health. “Our study found that the acute shift in clock time due to daylight saving was not consistently associated with significant declines in mental health,” Dr Bullock said. As Melbournians adjust to daylig

Elke De Smet attended an exclusive panel discussion and screening of the new ABC docuseries exploring modern masculinity. The State of Man poster (Photo courtesy: ABC) “Have we left young men behind in the fight for gender equality?” This was one of the key questions framing the new ABC docuseries, The State of Man. A recent impact screening of clips from the three-hour documentary at Carlton’s Cinema Nova was followed by a lively panel discussion on how to support young men

By Daniel Allen. One in five Australians say they feel disconnected from others, according to research released by Mental Health Australia. With World Mental Health Day tomorrow, the theme of “Together, We Thrive” celebrates the importance of connection. Senior Psychologist at Eastern Therapy Hub, Vicki Nousias, supports face-to-face interactions as a way for people to grow, learn and expand their support groups, forming behaviours that are beneficial for emotional wellb

By Brooke Lote. The ongoing rivalry between traditional movie theatres and subscription streaming platforms has been playing out for almost 20 years, since the launch of Netflix in 2007. Cinema struggles to keep up with the new era of digital streaming media, where movies are no longer only released in theatres, but straight onto streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Fundamentally, keeping people at home. However, in Melbourne’s West, cinema chains are fighting b

By Mitchell Davis. The 2026 Melbourne Marathon is set to take place this weekend. The 48th running of the event features a redesigned course that removes a section of the route through the pathways of Royal Botanic Gardens, resulting in runners spending more time on Melbourne’s public roads. Victoria’s roads have been under media scrutiny in the lead up to the state election in November, with road quality and pothole repair infrastructure being a major point of discussion. Fo

By George Podeu. There are increasing concerns around privacy and the sale of smart glasses after Kmart made the technology cheaper to buy. The major retailer recently withdrew from sale the Anko camera glasses after public backlash. The Office of the Australian Information Commission has launched an investigation. They have asked smart glass manufacturers to provide information about how the glasses work, who has access to the recorded information, and where it’s being store

Image: Unsplash The Last Stop: On Filipino Funerals and Pagpag is a personal audio documentary exploring pagpag by Seth Delfin. Pagpag is the Filipino ritual of making one final stop before going home after a funeral. For older generations, it remains an essential act of protection and respect. For many younger Filipinos, it has become something closer to superstition: a habit performed out of obligation, convenience, or simply because “that’s what we’ve always done.” Through

Image: Wix The Art of Suffering: backyard ultras is an audio documentary by Yehezkiel Rinaldi that explores the world of ultrarunning through the Melbourne Backyard Ultra. What begins as an investigation into a sport often associated with extreme physical endurance becomes a deeper examination of community, resilience and self-belief. Drawing on interviews with runners competing in one of Australia's most demanding endurance events, Rinaldi challenges common perceptions of ul

Image: Wix Drifting Between Worlds is an audio documentary by Sean Siow exploring the experiences of second-generation Chinese immigrants growing up between two cultures. Through interviews with second-generation Chinese Australians, first-generation parents, and the CEO of the Museum of Chinese Australian History, the documentary examines questions of identity, belonging and cultural connection. Drawing on Siow's own experience of feeling disconnected from his Chinese herita

Melbourne, Australia. Image: Wix Did you know that Melbourne was officially the best city in the world? That's what Time Out magazine revealed in March 2026, placing it ahead of London or New York on top of their annual ranking. This is also the opinion of Matthias Arteaga, a Frenchman who fell deeply in love with the city from his first visit 10 years ago. In this documentary, he takes us on a journey around Melbourne to meet its locals, and shares his love for a city that h