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PAX Aus is back in 2026 and is a convention that see’s gamers from all over Australian travelling to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 to 11 October 2026, and the latest guest drop promises a wonderfully chaotic gathering of talent. Whether your taste runs toward heavy metal game soundtracks, nostalgic voice acting, or deep-dive tabletop sessions, Australia’s flagship gaming festival is shaping up to be a massive celebration of pop culture.

Back in 2002, Eminem dominated the box office and the music charts with 8 Mile. It won an Oscar, made millions, and seemed like the launchpad for a massive acting career. But then… nothing. Now, his longtime friend and collaborator 50 Cent has finally explained why. During a recent interview with GQ discussing his own 2005 film Get Rich or Die Tryin’, 50 Cent shared that the movie business simply doesn’t offer the level of control Eminem is used to having.

Have you caught your breath yet? Between an absolute avalanche of gold medals and a bizarre cricket controversy, the sports world is working overtime. In the latest podcast episode, the “Two Good Sports” team are breaking down everything you need to know about the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the viral moment everyone is talking about. Australia’s Record-Breaking Run in Glasgow A week ago, some were questioning the hype around the Commonwealth Games. Now, the momentum is everywhere.

Fans were shocked after spotting Kate Cassidy removing tattoos she’d dedicated to late boyfriend Liam Payne, with many assuming she was trying to erase his memory. But Kate has now revealed that’s not the case at all. Article continues after this ad @kateecass Replying to @Sammi Herrera🥀🖤 ♬ original sound – Kateecass Taking to TikTok, Kate explained the tattoos, including the couple’s meaningful “444” angel number and angel wings, simply weren’t what she’d originally asked for.

The album has already gained over 100 million streams on Spotify, with the title track video surpassing 8 million YouTube while dominating all the top Music charts worldwide. ‘petal’ takes a darker approach compared to her previous work on ‘enternal sunshine’. Article continues after this ad Grande opens up about her relationships, public perception and the realities of fame across her career.

The future of the science and technology workforce is currently growing up online. As National Science Week (August 15-23, 2026) prepares to takes over schools and homes across Australia, educators and parents are taking a hard look at how we prepare the next generation for a rapidly changing world. The data paints a clear picture: we need more digital skills, and we need them fast. But the solution to this growing skills gap might not just be found in traditional textbooks.

Share Facebook TwitterLinkedIn Email 30 Years in the Fast Lane - WIN Tickets to the Historic Leyburn Sprints! To celebrate 30 years of the Historic Leyburn Sprints, River 94.9 is putting your motorsport knowledge to the test with our 30 Years in the Fast Lane competition! Each day, we’ll post a new clue at River949.com.au and across our social media channels.

Marilyn Monroe remains one of cinema’s most instantly recognisable figures. Decades after her death, people who have never watched a single one of her films still know the platinum waves, the beauty mark, the breathy voice, the dazzling smile which could light up a room. That extraordinary cultural afterlife has produced endless tributes, biopics, documentaries, and reimagining’s.

Ridge Barredo’s Commonwealth Games campaign ended the hard way in Glasgow, and the way he describes the injury is enough to make most of us cross our legs in sympathy. Many are even saying they are turned off from the sport altogether! The Aussie weightlifter was going for 162kg on his third snatch attempt in the men’s 110kg class when he heard the dreaded pop the first time he’d ever done anything like that to himself.

Austrian inventor Rudolf Schaubach has spent three years developing an unusual form of protection for sheep, creating a lightweight chain mail-inspired covering designed to reduce the risk of wolf attacks on livestock. The invention comes amid ongoing concerns from European farmers about growing wolf populations and the impact predators can have on rural farming communities.