If you’ve ever had the issue of struggling to find additional ports on your laptop or desktop PC for things like monitors, USB sticks, webcams or everything in between, then you’ve probably needed a dock or a hub at some point in time. While most users in an office environment or even at home would…
Netflix has unveiled Queenstown, its first locally commissioned New Zealand series, with production now underway in the South Island’s famous alpine resort. Created by Chloe Stearns (Wolf Like Me, The Falling Girls), the eight-part drama is set against the backdrop of Queenstown’s luxury ski scene, where wealth, power and family collide beneath the town’s postcard-perfect…
Just days after unveiling its Off Campus collection, Funko is continuing its streak of bringing BookTok favourites to collectors’ shelves, this time turning its attention to the hit LGBTQ+ romance series Heated Rivalry. The pop culture collectibles company has announced its first-ever POP! figures inspired by the television adaptation, celebrating the fan-favourite relationship between professional…
After debuting exclusively for CinemaCon audiences earlier this year, the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is now available for everyone, delivering an epic first look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most ambitious crossover since Avengers: Endgame. Years of multiverse storytelling are set to collide as heroes from across the MCU unite against a terrifying new threat:…
Oz Comic-Con has announced its stacked line-up of international film, television and anime stars attending Brisbane and Sydney events this September for Oz Comic-Con 2026. These guests will include acclaimed actor Miranda Otto, along with voice actors Brandon Rogers, Lizzie Freeman, Adam McArthur and Griffin Burns, with each appearing at both the Brisbane and Sydney…
For four seasons, Rhys Nicholson has watched queens sashay, lip-sync and occasionally self-destruct from the Drag Race Down Under judging panel. But with Drag Race Down Under vs The World, the competition gets even fiercer, bringing together eleven queens from across the global Drag Race franchise for the first international showdown filmed on Australasian soil….
At a time when music is increasingly defined by algorithms, immaculate production and digital precision, Any Young Mechanic have arrived with something refreshingly human. The Tarntanya/Adelaide five-piece have quietly built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new acts through captivating live performances and richly textured songwriting, culminating in their remarkable debut album, The…
We’ve had the pleasure of reviewing various Corsair keyboards here at The AU Review, and I’ve pretty much loved each one that I’ve come across. There are obviously various keyboards for certain users, but regardless of the model, Corsair are no stranger to producing quality products that provide fantastic value for a range of competitive…
007 first light pc key hunting is officially the meta right now. 007 First Light launched on May 27 as a premium single-player release with absolutely no Game Pass day-one inclusion, meaning full retail price was initially the only official option on the table. In this guide, I’m breaking down exactly what a PC key…
“Switch On, Light Up, Come Alive” is the theme of this year’s Brisbane Festival, which runs from 4-26 September. This is Ebony Bott’s first Brisbane Festival as Artistic Director, featuring a range of events, including live music, theatre, opera, dance, talks, and film. We’ve chosen five must-see events that showcase new voices, storytelling, and local…
Melbourne hip hop icon Illy wrapped up his highly-anticipated Two Degrees 10th anniversary tour with a sold-out show at The Triffid in Brisbane last night – and what a send-off it was. Supported by emerging Perth rapper Brat, it was a big party from the moment the lights went down for an achievement that few…
Andy Serkis has spent much of his career exploring what power does to those who wield it. From Gollum’s all-consuming obsession in The Lord of the Rings to Caesar’s reluctant leadership in Planet of the Apes, his work has repeatedly examined the fine line between idealism and tyranny. Now, the acclaimed filmmaker turns his attention…
While their 2022 hit single “Silk Chiffon” might have put them on the map for many casual listeners, MUNA have been crafting their own brand of glittery, emotionally charged pop since 2013. Their latest record, Dancing On The Wall, is no different, but it’s elevated in every way. Packed with shimmering 80s-inspired synths and the…
One of the best things about travelling with a proper camera has nothing to do with photography. It has everything to do with how the mind works. Specifically, it’s how attention works. Attention is a prerequisite for presence, which in turn is the essential ingredient for wellness. Attention is important. The very idea of it…
Walk down the street to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre, where Pretty Woman the Musical has landed for the final leg of its debut Australian tour. Strap on those glossy red heels, tighten that bold red tie and witness the stage adaptation of one of the most beloved 90s romantic comedies, now with an array of songs…
When lives are on the line, there’s little room for hesitation. Stan’s new Australian drama The F Ward throws audiences into the chaotic reality of Sydney’s underfunded Pines Hospital, where a group of failed medical interns are handed one final opportunity to prove they deserve to become doctors. Battling impossible workloads, life-or-death emergencies and the…
Gal Gadot swaps superheroes for a desperate fight to save her son in the first trailer for The Runner, an upcoming psychological thriller that transforms a routine morning jog into a relentless race against time. Directed as a high-stakes survival story, The Runner follows Maia Marten (Gadot), a successful London lawyer whose carefully controlled life…
Luxury, laughter and seaside escapes might be what first catches your eye in The Five Star Weekend, but beneath the picture-perfect Nantucket backdrop lies a far more relatable story about grief, forgiveness and the friendships that shape us long after we’ve left different chapters of our lives behind. Based on Elin Hilderbrand‘s bestselling novel, Peacock’s…
The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival has expanded its Special Presentations line-up, unveiling another five films set to screen as part of this year’s festival. The latest additions continue TIFF’s tradition of showcasing some of the year’s most anticipated premieres, with new works from acclaimed filmmakers Rachel Morrison, Bassam Tariq, Benjamín Naishtat, Ben Shirinian, and…
We have another ten tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music for you again this week. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and bestselling author Holly Throsby is our Track of the Week, with her latest single “Tell Me I’m Done”. “Tell Me I’m Done” is the latest to be released from her forthcoming sixth…
Prolific Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum is on the road for her first-ever acoustic tour. Performing in a duo, she will be playing 20 shows across Australia, captivating audiences with her enchanting vocals, insightful and raw lyrics, accompanied by just the strum of acoustic guitars. Following the release and success of Thelma’s last album I’m Sorry, Now…
Sydney alt-rock outfit Verdani are preparing to release their debut EP, The Illusion Is Gone, tomorrow, and today we’re giving you an exclusive first listen. Across four tracks, Verdani move between romantic vulnerability, simmering anger and existential reflection, wrapping weighty themes in dark, atmospheric arrangements. Drawing on post-punk, gothic rock, art rock and baroque influences,…
For all the technological leaps cinema has made over the last century, Christopher Nolan continues to prove that nothing rivals the tangible. The weight of real bodies. The unpredictability of crashing waves. The texture of weathered stone. The immensity of landscapes that actually exist. The Odyssey is perhaps the purest expression yet of Nolan’s filmmaking…
Prime Video’s Off Campus has quickly grown from bestselling book adaptation to streaming obsession, and now fans have another way to show their love for the series. Funko has announced its first-ever Off Campus POP! collection, with four of Briar University’s most beloved characters joining the company’s ever-expanding line-up of pop culture collectibles. Inspired by…
Nashville-based indie-rock artist and LGBTQ+ advocate Abby Nissenbaum is serving up something playfully subversive with her latest single, “Gentleman”, and today we are delighted to premiere its wonderfully tongue-in-cheek new video. Lifted from Nissenbaum’s new EP, Want to Be Wrong, due for release this Friday, 17th July. “Gentleman” takes aim at the idealised, hypermasculine “dream…
The Meredith Music Festival Ballot is now open. It’s simple to enter, and it’s the easiest way to get tickets. Just head over to mmf.com.au before 10:34pm AEST, Monday 10 August. Meredith 34 will be held over three days and two nights at the one and only Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, from December 11, 12 & 13, 2026. Camping,…
After returning to the spotlight in spectacular fashion this year, Delta Goodrem is set to hit the road once again, announcing the Australian leg of her PURE World Tour for April 2027. The eight-date arena run will see the multi-platinum, ARIA Award-winning singer perform in Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart, celebrating…
Robot Vacuum manufacturers are trying to make things jump (and mop without slushing dirt around). Phone manufacturers are constantly tweaking their cameras and trying to make life (even) easier for content creators. The ones building wet and dry vacuums? What keeps them up at night is profile. How can they produce a vacuum cleaner that…
Crime thrillers live and die by two things: whether their central mystery keeps you guessing, and whether you care enough about the people at the centre of it to stay along for the ride. Thankfully, Lucky has Anya Taylor-Joy. Apple TV+’s seven-episode limited series wastes little time throwing audiences into the deep end. Luciana “Lucky”…
Medical dramas have long been built around brilliance. The gifted surgeon. The impossible diagnosis. The life-or-death operation that only the best doctor in the hospital can pull off. But The F Ward takes a different approach, asking what happens when the people holding the scalpel are the ones still trying to put themselves back together….
