Day: 12 February 2026

Film Review: “Wuthering Heights”; Emerald Fennell’s horny and indulgent adaptation is a bold reclamation of Emily Brontë’s misunderstood prose

Few novels have been simultaneously romanticised and misunderstood as thoroughly as “Wuthering Heights“. Emily Brontë’s 1847 fever dream of obsession, cruelty, class resentment and emotional sadism has, over time, been softened into windswept yearning and tragic soulmates. Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” arrives not to preserve that illusion, but to tear it open. This is not…

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Film Review: Whistle; supernatural scarer never quite finds its own piercing sound

Corin Hardy’s Whistle wants to resurrect the kind of glossy, high-concept teen horror that flooded multiplexes in the early 2000s – and in some aspects, he succeeds. The problem is that it also inherits the era’s worst instincts. Riffing openly on Final Destination’s death-as-destiny mechanics and Smile’s trauma-tinged apparitions, the film follows a group of…

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Flight Review: Canada’s Porter Airlines continue to impress with their flights to the USA

Porter Airlines have fast become my favourite airline in Canada. They offer great rates, free Wi-Fi and beer on board, and no middle seats on any of their aircraft. In the last few years, they’ve been fast expanding their reach, shaking up markets that had long been exclusively catered to by Canada’s two major airlines…

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“The point as an artist is to not entertain the masses, but the few”: Billie Marten on latest record Dog Eared and supporting smaller artists

At just 26 years old, Billie Marten already has five studio albums under her belt. Starting out by posting YouTube videos at a young age, she slowly gained attention and was able to release her first EP at 15. Fast forward to now, millions of streams and monthly listeners later, and Billie Marten has found…

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Last Dinosaurs’ Sean Caskey on rewriting history with the release of Wellnxss

Last Dinosaurs have been an integral part of the Australian music scene for over a decade. With songs like “Apollo” and “Sense”, their music has shaped a generation with their notable shoegaze, indie rock, synth pop vibes. Reaching international shores, they’ve also gained a huge following overseas, playing at massive festivals like Lollapalooza, Corona Capital,…

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Rain City Drive’s Matty McAndrew talks Things Are Different Now and their upcoming Aussie tour

Rain City Drive are on the brink of a long-awaited milestone. This March marks the band’s first-ever Australian tour under their current name- a significant moment for a group that has lived several musical lives. While all members previously toured Australia as part of Slaves, this run of shows further represents their fresh chapter and…

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Navisha

Exclusive Single Premiere: Navisha “You” (2026)

Driven by a warm, intoxicating and upbeat groove, Boorloo-based soul/funk singer-songwriter Navisha returns with her new single “You”, officially out this Friday, February 13. Wrapped in rhythm and sensual tension, the track leans into desire, temptation and passion — arriving perfectly timed to soundtrack Valentine’s Day. “You” centres on intimacy, young love and lived moments…

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Johnnie Walker Black Ruby announced as official whiskey of LIV Golf Adelaide

The LIV Golf tournament starts at Adelaide’s Grange golf course this weekend, and we’re excited to hear that Johnnie Walker Black Ruby will the official whiskey. In fact the team have come up with a cocktail called Johnnie Walker’s Black Ruby Birdie, of course. It’s described as having a “refreshing burst of sweet berry flavour…

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Animal Crossing x Godiva launches this week in Australia

It’s the week of Valentine’s Day, and if you are looking for the ultimate Valentine’s gift for the gamer in your life, Nintendo and Godiva have you covered with the launch of the Animal Crossing collection. The collection features four collectible boxes that combine Godiva chocolate with Animal Crossing characters and items. The cute and…

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Film Review: Crime 101 is a sleek exercise in neo-noir

A sleek exercise in neo-noir, Crime 101 knows exactly how cool it wants to be – and mostly earns it. Set along California’s Highway 101, the film uses its coastal sprawl as both a backdrop and thematic spine, turning beach towns and long asphalt stretches into part of the story’s DNA. Here, the geography matters:…

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Game Preview: Pokémon Pokopia is planting the seeds of something special

As part of Nintendo’s Preview Event for 2026, the most exciting title we got to get our hands on was the upcoming cozy game Pokémon Pokopia. After spending just over an hour with the farming Pokémon sim, I was immediately charmed by its adorable character art, addictive gameplay, and seemingly endless amount of things to…

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