Melbourne's Cafe Di Stasio Listed for Sale After Nearly Four Decades
Cafe Di Stasio, the St Kilda Italian restaurant that defined Melbourne's dining culture for nearly 40 years, is being put up for sale by its founders.
Jake Nguyen Culture
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Jake Nguyen 
Lost Legend Found: Paul Walker's 2 Fast 2 Furious Skyline Resurfaces in Norway
One of cinema's most celebrated cars, Paul Walker's silver-and-blue Nissan Skyline from 2 Fast 2 Furious, has resurfaced in Norway after vanishing from public view for nearly 18 years.
Jimmy O'Brien 
One night in Mandurah: How Alan Fyfe captures young manhood's edge
Alan Fyfe's second novel takes place over a single night but achieves something rare: a genuine reckoning with what it means to come of age on Australia's economic margins.
Riley Fitzgerald 
HBO's £4 Billion Gamble: What Potter's Record Budget Says About Streaming's New Reality
HBO has admitted the Harry Potter series represents a financial commitment unlike anything it normally makes. What that confession reveals about streaming's present and future.
Nina Papadopoulos 
Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2 Brings Vergil Into Play, Promises 'Much Bigger' Scope
Adi Shankar's acclaimed Devil May Cry animation returns with a larger scale, darker tone, and the introduction of Dante's estranged twin brother Vergil, setting the stage for a fractured family reunion in the demon realm.
Ella Sullivan 
Punisher returns in Disney+ special, bridging TV and film
Frank Castle is coming to Disney+ on May 12 in a standalone special, marking a pivotal moment as the character makes his big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this July.
Jake Nguyen 
Perfect Punch: The Furious Unleashes Pure Action Cinema
The Furious, an English-language Hong Kong action film, maintains perfect scores ahead of its May release, bringing together five martial artists in one of the year's most breathtaking action spectacles.
Sophia Vargas 
From Hollywood Sidekick to Drift Auteur: Sung Kang's Unconventional Path
Sung Kang swaps the Fast & Furious franchise for his own racing film, shot with real drifters at a live event. Here's why it matters.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Marvel's Punisher Returns in May Special With Bernthal as Writer
Marvel has confirmed The Punisher: One Last Kill will debut on Disney+ May 12, a one-hour special co-written by Jon Bernthal and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.
Oliver Pemberton 
Devil May Cry Season 2 Aims for Bigger Scope, Darker Tone
Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2 will premiere May 12, 2026, with showrunner Adi Shankar promising a dramatic expansion in scale and a tonal shift comparable to Batman Begins versus The Dark Knight.
Sophia Vargas 
Apple's Long Game for For All Mankind: A Measured Farewell for Prestige Sci-Fi
For All Mankind gets a final season renewal from Apple TV, allowing creators to conclude their alt-history space saga on their own terms. A spinoff series launches simultaneously.
Riley Fitzgerald 
The Boys Season 5 Will Skip Epic Battle Scenes for Intimate Showdowns
The Boys final season will prioritise direct confrontations over sprawling battle scenes due to budget constraints, showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed.
Patrick Donnelly 
TV's Mel Schilling dies of cancer aged 54
Mel Schilling, the relationship coach best known for MAFS, has died aged 54. Her cancer was diagnosed in 2023 and spread despite chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Meg Hadley 
The Subscription Squeeze: How Much Your Streaming Habit Really Costs
The average Australian household pays $492 a year on streaming alone, and 38% are planning to cut back in 2026. We break down the real costs and show you how to cancel without the headaches.
Ella Sullivan 
HBO's Last of Us Season 3 Faces Casting Questions Over Transgender Role
HBO's decision to cast 15-year-old Kyriana Kratter, who is cisgender, as the transgender character Lev in The Last of Us Season 3 has sparked debate about authentic casting in mainstream television.
Sophia Vargas 
Nicholas Brendon, 'Buffy' Star Who Made Geeks Cool, Dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 54 after passing in his sleep of natural causes. The cast paid heartfelt tributes to the actor.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Sybylla's Legacy Lives On: Why My Brilliant Career Still Demands to Be Heard
A century after Miles Franklin's novel challenged women's roles, the musical adaptation continues to spark conversations about independence, ambition, and who gets to define a life well lived.
Oliver Pemberton 
Archibald Prize off to a roaring start as entries pour in
Within the first hour of the Art Gallery of NSW opening submissions for the 2026 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes, artists have already delivered over 50 artworks. The flood of entries suggests the competitions remain one of Australia's most cherished cultural events.
Jake Nguyen 
Chappell Roan Denies Personal Involvement in Brazil Security Confrontation
Pop star Chappell Roan has responded to allegations her security team confronted an 11-year-old fan at a Sao Paulo hotel, clarifying the guard was not her personal staff and apologising to the family.
Zara Mitchell 
HBO Casts Abby's Seraphite Allies for The Last of Us Season 3
HBO has cast two pivotal characters from The Last of Us video game sequels for the upcoming third season, though the casting of a transgender role has already sparked fan discussion.
Patrick Donnelly