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Sam Campbell finally lands a Netflix special, the Stranger Things successor drops, and Nicolas Cage takes his first proper TV role. Your guide to the streaming releases worth your evenings in May 2026.
What's In, What's Out: Australian Interior Design Trends for 2026
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Tiny, Off-Grid, Two Nights Max: How Aussies Are Travelling in 2026
The two-week beach holiday is being quietly retired. Airbnb data and Tourism Australia figures both show short, regional, off-grid stays surging — and South Australian tiny cabins now leading the country's most-wishlisted list.
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Australia's clean beauty market is on track to nearly quadruple by 2034, driven by ingredient-literate Gen Z shoppers and a sharp pivot toward Aussie-owned brands. Where the money is moving — and what it means for what's on your bathroom shelf.