There’s a version of The Pirate King that sounds almost too eccentric to work: a PTSD-stricken veteran, a custody battle, and a pirate re-enactment troupe. And yet, in the hands of director Josh Plasse, this unlikely blend becomes something deeply human, disarmingly funny, and quietly powerful. At its core, the film follows Todd Gillis (Rob…
Perth/Boorloo artist EDIE opens a new chapter with “Fall Of Man”, premiering today on the AU review ahead of its official release on Thursday, March 26. It’s a track that sits in that uneasy space between hope and resignation — capturing the slow realisation that some people simply aren’t going to change. Having previously worked…
It’s time to start planning our favourite time of the year again! PAX Aus is BACK with a new theme, the same venue, and the same good times for gamers across three spectacular days from 9-11 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event is the grand finale of Melbourne International Games Week,…
There’s something quietly magical about stories that bring families back together – and that’s exactly the spirit behind The Magic Faraway Tree. Now, that same sense of adventure is leaping off the page and into real life with a brand-new competition that blends cinematic wonder with outdoor thrills. Based on the beloved children’s classic by…
In 2026, the multicultural festival was an antidote to big tech’s flat pitch. Kankawa Nagarra is turning 80 in June. She says you’re invited to her birthday party, if you can get yourself to Fitzroy Crossing. At WOMADelaide on the weekend, I listened to the Walmatjarri, Gooniyandi and Bunuba Elder yarn with Darren Hanlon under…
