In a digital landscape of excessive promotion and relentless advertisements a craving for authenticity on social media platforms is redefining the dynamics between brands, influencers, and their audiences. Ashley Bell reports. Distinguishing authenticity from advertising in the digital world of social media and influencing has become increasingly challenging -- and as the line between content and ads continues to blur, demand has grown among Gen Z consumers for truly authenti

A community garden allows seniors to bond over a shared love of gardening and building new connections while also helping build resilience, writes Matthew Torre It had rained the night before a dewy gray morning had dawned. The soil was wet and earthy. Slowly the seniors came in one by one into the garden, eager to catch up with friends and begin tending to their shared labor. They get to work, pulling out weeds and dumpling a fresh round of fertiliser. The sun begins to peek

Level crossing removal -- one of the most popular of Dan Andrews' policies - is only half the answer when it comes to better infrastructure. Eilish Cook reports. On Friday nights, 20-year-old Joshua Runatay would feel the electric anticipation of heading to the footy with friends. But one evening, with footy finals approaching, it turned into a frantic race against the clock. While enjoying dinner with his family at the south-east restaurant Cucina Dolce in Chelsea, Runatay

Everything old is new again, or so it seems. In Retro Review, our resident film buffs take a dive into a movie classic -- and tell us why it worked then, and whether it still works now. This week, Genevieve Nardella lo oks back at a classic from 1993. THE MOVIE: The Nightmare Before Christmas , 1993. One Oscar nomination (Best Visual Effects), 2 Saturn Awards (Best Fantasy Film and Best Music) WHO’S IN IT? Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Reubens. DO I K

Melbourne cinemas are revelling in alternative cinema experiences that invite audiences to become a part of the action. Spencer Gilder-Smith reports on the unique experiences being embraced by cinemas and audiences alike. The space is filled with wizards, ghosts haunt the bathrooms, letters are flying everywhere, and butter beer is being poured. No, this is not Hogwarts (well, not technically). Rather, Lido Cinemas have transformed their eight-screen boutique cinema in Glenf

Many young voters will cast a ballot for the first time this Saturday -- and it will be on a question of historic constitutional change....

Thousands of people have rallied around Australia in support of a Yes vote at the October 14 referendum on the Voice to Parliament. The...

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When a recluse woman attempts to form a connection with her robotic maid it goes unexpectedly well... a little too well.