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Jacob Elordi is taking on the end of the world in The Dog Stars, and the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s latest film has just dropped. Based on Peter Heller’s bestselling novel, the post-apocalyptic thriller follows Hig (Elordi), a former pilot trying to survive after a devastating flu pandemic wipes out most of humanity.

July 15, 2026 11:19 am in by Jack Murchie Share Facebook TwitterLinkedIn Email Let’s be honest… with the cost of living the way it is, most Aussies would celebrate finding a $20 note in an old jacket pocket. So, an unexpected refund on your power bill? That’s definitely worth checking.

New seats are being installed in Robinvale’s Community Arts Centre. The venue’s being upgraded, using commercial theatre seating from Melbourne’s Princess Theatre. Swan Hill Council says it’ll enhance performances and other community events well into the future. Article continues after this ad Advertisement

A man wanted by police could be in Broken Hill or Wilcannia. New South Wales officers are after the public’s help finding JEFFREY ARNOLD WEBSTER, saying a warrant’s been issued for his arrest for intimidation related offences. Anyone who sees the 51-year-old or has information on his whereabouts is being urged not to approach him but instead call Triple Zero immediately. Article continues after this ad Share Facebook TwitterLinkedInEmail

A few days left for locals to join the new regional police academy being set up in Mildura. Force command says more than 100 prospective officers have already applied to start training at the academy from January. Around a fifth of those interested come from interstate, mainly from New South Wales border communities. Article continues after this ad A reminder for those thinking about joining Victoria police through Mildura’s new regional academy applications close this Friday.

Fifty years after Brian De Palma’s film adaptation first covered Sissy Spacek in pig’s blood and cemented Stephen King’s debut novel in pop culture history, Carrie is coming back. But this time, it is not a two-hour movie. Prime Video has just released the first-look images for a brand-new, eight-part television series adaptation, and it is bringing the classic coming-of-age horror story firmly into the modern era. If the idea of another remake makes you nervous, you can take a deep breath.

July 15, 2026 6:00 am in by Doccy Darko (Photo by Variety/Getty Images) Share Facebook TwitterLinkedIn Email The world feels a little quieter today, and perhaps a bit less witty. The news of Sir Sam Neill’s passing at the age of 78 has sent a ripple through the global entertainment world.

Forget everything you know about Tom Cruise. The man who has spent decades jumping off cliffs and dangling from planes has officially traded his tuxedo for a pot belly, a tragic comb-over, and an accent thicker than molasses. The first trailer for Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger has arrived, and it is safe to say that nobody was prepared for this. Cruise stars as Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon who is, quite frankly, a walking disaster.

If you’ve ever wished you could start your day with a Zinger instead of a hash brown, your wish is about to come true. After months of testing the waters, KFC has officially confirmed it’s rolling out its breakfast menu to restaurants right across Australia. The move comes after successful trials at Sydney Airport and selected stores, with fans clearly hungry for a fried chicken brekkie. Article continues after this ad Forget the usual bacon and egg roll.

The tradition continues at Olympic Park Speedway Mildura. Local Junior Speedway rider Blake Schlien who is current Australian Junior Speedway champion, took a step further in Sweden on the weekend. Article continues after this ad Blake who qualified through his win in our National Championship, has taken out the 2026 Junior World Speedway Championship. Blake is returning home a World champion. Share Facebook TwitterLinkedInEmail