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August 21, 2026 6:00 am in by Jack Murchie Share Facebook TwitterLinkedIn Email Winter isn’t quite finished yet, but there are some telltale signs that spring is getting closer. The days are getting longer, the sun is starting to feel a little warmer and, before we know it, we’ll be swapping jumpers for T-shirts and heading back outside. Here are 10 signs that spring is officially on its way.

The actress has broken her silence on the heartbreaking final years of her partner’s life. Sandra Bullock has opened up about the devastating loss of her longtime partner, Bryan Randall, who died in 2023 after a private battle with ALS. Speaking on the SmartLess podcast, Bullock described the experience of watching Randall’s health decline as “traumatic”.

Remember Pinocchio getting swallowed by a whale? Turns out, that was the easy version. The official trailer for Whalefall has arrived, and it could be about to give anyone who already finds the ocean a little terrifying a brand new reason to stay on dry land. Article continues after this ad The movie follows Jay Gardiner, played by Austin Abrams, who dives off the coast of California searching for the remains of his late father.

If your household looks anything like mine, keeping track of the school run, grocery lists, sport practice, and dinner plans usually requires a minor miracle. Or, at the very least, a chaotic web of sticky notes, group chats, and overlapping digital calendars that nobody actually looks at. We live in an era where everything needs an app, and worse, a monthly fee. Subscription fatigue is real.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has finally revealed the official release date and pricing for its brand-new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. Designed to bridge the gap between desktop gaming setups and portable entertainment, these speakers are shaping up to be a major release for audiophiles. The PlayStation Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will officially launch on Thursday, 12 November, 2026, with a recommended retail price of $329.95 AUD.

There is nothing quite like the daily grind of office life. The emails, the endless meetings, the… physics-based corporate brawls? That is right. If you have ever wanted to roundhouse kick your way to a well-deserved promotion, we have some fantastic news for you. Stick it to the Stickman, the wildly entertaining beat-’em-up from developers Free Lives and publisher Devolver Digital, is officially leaving Early Access on September 23. So, it’s time to climb the corporate ladder the hard way.

It has been a long wait, but Chris Pratt is officially heading back to our screens. Nearly five years after the first season shattered records, Prime Video has finally revealed the first look at season two of the global hit, The Terminal List. If you were one of the 100 million viewers who watched Navy SEAL Commander James Reece tear his way through the first season, prepare for a serious change of scenery. Based on Jack Carr’s second novel, True Believer, the new season shifts gears.

Pack The Brolly If you were hoping winter might finally give us a break, we’ve got some bad news. Millions of Aussies across NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are facing a very wet few days as a large weather system moves across the southeast. Article continues after this ad Advertisement The Bureau of Meteorology says widespread rain is expected, with around 10 to 30mm possible across large parts of southeastern Australia. And it’s not just rain we need to worry about.

Fashion is cyclical, and the gaming world is certainly no exception. Just when you thought you had your digital avatars styled to perfection, Electronic Arts is reaching back into the cinematic archives to deliver a massive dose of nostalgia. Get ready to swap your modern streetwear for velour tracksuits and bright plaid, because The Sims 4 is introducing two brand new cosmetic updates: the Mean Girls Capsule Kit and the Clueless Capsule Kit.

The music world is mourning the loss of a true rhythm legend. Frank Beard, the drummer who provided the unmistakable backbeat for ZZ Top for over five decades, has died at the age of 77. Beard passed away on August 17 while in hospice care in Rosenberg, Texas. The exact cause of death remains unclear, and local officials have confirmed no autopsy will be performed.