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52 Of The Best Movies and Best Shows Apple TV Has to Offer (December 2025 Edition)

In our opinion, you can never have too many streaming services, and Apple TV is a must-have. Packed with all-star casts and binge-worthy shows, it's the perfect addition to your watchlist.

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43 Of The Best Shows And Movies To Stream On Binge This Month (December 2025)

Brought to you by the team at Foxtel so we can now all stream a heap of HBO Max, Warner Bros, Sony, NBCU, FX and BBC content.

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Love a Good Old Scare? Here Are The Best Australian Horror Films To Check Out Tonight

From outback slashers to supernatural thrillers, these are the best Australian horror films that prove that Aussies know how to scare.

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35 Of The Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now

Turn out the lights and grab a pillow because you're about to soak up the best horror movies on Netflix.

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35 Of The Best Netflix Anime To Stream Now

Whether you love the classics or a modernised take on the anime genre, there’s something for everyone. Here are the best anime shows streaming on Netflix.

Podcasts & Books

42 Of The Best True Crime Podcasts Worth A Listen In 2025

Jump on the true crime bandwagon, hit play, and start bingeing these must-listen podcasts.

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Sick Of Checking Rotten Tomatoes? Here’s 23 Top-Rated Movies On Netflix To Stream Right Now

If you're looking for the best of the best, these are the top-rated movies available on Netflix.

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The Most Terrifying True Crime Docos On Hayu

From serial killers to unsolved mysteries that will have you pulling on your detective hat (and leaving the lights on at night), we’ve rounded up the very best true crime documentaries for your cold, dark heart.

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47 Of The Best Crime Shows On Netflix In 2025 (December Edition)

If there’s one genre we can’t get enough of for a binge session, it’s crime. From gripping detective dramas to chilling serial killer series, these 32 Netflix crime shows will have you hooked.

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50 Of The Best Movies On Stan Right Now (December 2025)

Pass the popcorn—these are the best new movies to stream on Stan right now.

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35 Of The Best TV Shows On SBS On Demand Right Now (December 2025)

Discover your next favorite show with our roundup of the best TV series currently streaming on SBS On Demand, Australia’s top free drama platform. From dark comedies to investigative thrillers, explore over 11,000 hours of bingeable content without the monthly subscription fees.

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The Best Thrillers On Netflix To Get Your Heart Racing This Weekend (November 2025)

From crime thrillers to suspenseful Christmas terrorist plots, the best thrillers are now streaming on Netflix.

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41 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries To Watch In November 2025

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

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38 Of The Best Movies And Series To Stream On HBO Max Australia

Here are the best movies and TV series to stream on HBO Max Australia.

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47 Of The Best Shows On Stan To Stream This Week (November 2025)

The search for the perfect Stan binge never ends. To make it easier, we've rounded up the best shows to stream on Stan in 2025.

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73 Of The Best Movies On Netflix Australia To Stream Tonight (November 2025)

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this month. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

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Swap Glass Slippers For Pointe Shoes At This Fresh Take On Cinderella

WA Ballet is trading glass slippers for satin pointe shoes to give the world’s most famous fairytale a 1930s twist.

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Notes From The Goat: 6 Summer Streams You’ll Actually Want To Watch

We've handed the mic to Paramount+'s The Goat to share his must-watch shows for summer.

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Something Strange Is Happening In Sydney—And Netflix Wants You To See It IRL

Sydney has seen its fair share of wild nights, but nothing quite like this.

News

Sync Your Watches, Set Times Are Confirmed For Spilt Milk Festival 2025

Mega Australian music festival Spilt Milk has just dropped the official set times for its highly-anticipated return in December, 2025. And we've got them right here.

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All The Updates You Need For Blackpink’s Deadline Tour

Whether you're a Blink or tagging along for the vibes, here’s how to make the most of BLACKPINK’s Singapore concert in November 2025 without missing a beat.

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Melbourne Queer Film Festival Is Back With Celebrity Guests, Primo Parties And Future Camp Classics

Australia’s flagship celebration of queer film, Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) has announced a jam-packed special anniversary program for the summer of 2025.

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The Brand-New Aussie Drama Dear Life Premieres on Stan on New Year’s Day

Oh, we do love a good old emotional rollercoaster series every now and again.

Music

Presale For Reneé Rapp’s ‘Bite Me’ Tour Starts This Week (And She’s Added A Second Sydney Show)

Bold, brave, and unapologetically outspoken, Reneé’s going to fit in just fine in 'Straya. And just as well, because she’s just announced her first-ever Aussie tour dates in 2026 (plus a cheeky extra show for Sydney).

Music

Deftones To Tour Australia And New Zealand For The First Time In Almost A Decade

Deftones have announced a full arena tour across Australia and New Zealand, and they're bringing Interpol with them.

Travel

Why A Sunshine Coast Escape Should Be Your Next Holiday

Your go-to guide for maximising a trip to the Sunshine Coast

Gifts

15 Amazing Summer Reads To Gift The Bookworm In Your Life

Here are 15 brilliant books we’ll be both reading and giving this silly season.

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Listen Up, These Are The Best Headphones And Earbuds To Shop In 2025

Your go-to guide on the best headphones and earbuds to buy in 2025.

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51 Of The Best TV Shows And Movies To Stream On Paramount+ Australia (November 2025)

To help get your viewing session started, we’ve picked out the best shows and movies on Paramount+.

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61 Of The Best Shows On Netflix Australia Right Now (November 2025)

Your trusty Entertainment Editor's monthly recommendations to save the hours of trailer-surfing.

Podcasts & Books

13 Of The Best Book Club Books To Get The Literary Chat Flowing In 2025

From page-turners to tearjerkers, these are the best books for book club with big feelings, bold opinions, and plenty to unpack.

Podcasts & Books

Too Busy To Read? Here’s 26 Of The Best Australian Podcasts Worth Listening To Right Now

Skip the search and dive into 26 of the best Australian podcasts for 2025. With a week's worth of listening, you'll be entertained and inspired.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer Just Dropped—And It’s Giving Runway Revenge

Gloves off, Louboutins on. The first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 just landed, and it’s already giving fans everything they hoped for.

Travel

Cynthia Ervio’s Hosting A Wicked Real Life Visit To Elphaba’s Forest Retreat

20 outlandishly lucky fans will score the once-in-a-lifetime op to explore the magical Ozian forest from Wicked with Cynthia Ervio herself.

News

Grammy-Nominated Rockers Amyl And The Sniffers Are Playing A Free Gig At Fed Square This Friday

Get ready to rock, Melbourne: Amyl and The Sniffers are back for a surprise hometown show this Friday. And it’s entirely free. For one night, they’ll bring their infamous and unapologetic raw rock spirit to the heart of Melbourne to electrify the stage at Fed Square.

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The New Nightlife Rule: Why We’re Ditching Screens For Real Connection

From secret supper clubs to underground raves, the message is clear: it’s time to put down your phone and dive headfirst into real-life connection, flavour, and vibes.

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The Best New Movies To Watch At The Cinema In 2025 (November Edition)

At Urban List, we believe that the best new movies should be seen on the big screen—IMAX for blockbusters, cineplex recliners for epic features, and indies with feature-length wine pours for an arthouse.

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Jimmy Barnes’ Working Class Boy Sequel Drops Next Week—Here’s Everything We Know

The Australian corner of the internet is abuzz with news of Jimmy Barnes’s latest bare-all documentary.

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Still Not Over Squid Game? Check Out These Awesome Korean TV Shows On Netflix Right Now

From heartwarming romances to gripping thrillers, these are the best Korean dramas on Netflix in 2025.

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54 Of The Best Shows And Movies On Disney Plus Australia (November 2025 Edition)

Kick back and dive into the best Disney+ has to offer in Australia and New Zealand for 2025.

Features

Dusty Boots And Disco Balls: What’s Behind Australia’s Country Comeback?

We’re saddling up and showing you how to ride the wave of the country revival, Aussie style.

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21 Of The Best Christmas Movies For Kids

It's the most fab-yule-ous time of the year.

Entertainment

A Scrubs Reboot Is Officially On Its Way In 2026—Here’s Everything We Know

Yep, after some TikTok sneak peaks, it’s really happening—Scrubs is making a comeback. Creator Bill Lawrence (aka the genius behind Ted Lasso) is back on board, and the reboot isn’t a total do-over—it’s a continuation of the OG story.

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Keli Holiday’s New Record Capital Fiction Will Reintroduce The Loved-Up Rockstar To The World

Fresh off the release of his new single Ecstasy, the musician shares the inspiration behind the new album's romantic ballads and synthy dance bops and why he handed over the record release schedule to his fans.

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22 Of The Best Cookbooks That Every Home Chef Needs

We've found the best cookbooks so you'll never have to eat out again. Kind of.

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15 Christmas Playlists Worth Rocking Out To This Year

Deck the halls with sounds of Michael Bublé and the Queen of Christmas—Mariah Carey.

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13 Of The Best Scary Movies and Shows to Watch for Halloween 2025

Trick or treat yourself to the best Halloween movies to stream this spooky season.

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Loved Eddington? Here Are 9 More A24 Films To Watch Right Now

Whether it’s horror, crime or coming of age, A24 films just hit different—each flick spawning a ride-or-die following, endless memes and countless mood boards. Grab some popcorn because we've rounded up some of our favourite A24 films.

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Dust Off The Studded Belts: 5 Seconds Of Summer Announce EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour 2026

Bust out the checkerboard Vans and smudge-proof eyeliner: Australia’s favourite pop-punk exports, 5 Seconds of Summer, are coming home.

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Ready to Scare Yourself Silly? Score Free Tickets to IT: Welcome to Derry’s Split Scream Experience

Whether you’re obsessed with IT, love a good old scare, or are the long-suffering partner or bestie of a full-blown horror fiend, this one-night-only immersive experience brought to you by Stephen King & HBO Max should definitely be on your radar.

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The Full Good Things 2025 Festival Set Times Have Just Dropped

Be still, our emo beating hearts. Good Things Festival has released the full playing times for its 2025 tour.

Entertainment

Transcendental Rock Band Tool Has Announced Two Massive Side Shows For 2025

Prepare your earplugs (and your chakras) because Tool have just announced they’ll be playing two massive arena sideshows this summer, alongside their headline slot at Good Things Festival 2025

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Stop Everything–Bridgerton Season 4 Is Coming To Netflix In 2026

If the lack of romance, scandal, and gloriously ridiculous pomp since Bridgerton’s last instalment in 2024 has left you feeling bereft, lost, and lacking a purpose in life, you’re definitely not alone. You might also be glad to know that filming just wrapped on Season 4, with a release date set for next year (yay).

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Bridgerton Season 4 Is Coming, Here’s 20 Other Smutty Regency Dramas To Binge Right Now

Bridgerton Season 4 is coming, here's what to watch while you wait.

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“The Art Becomes The Artifact”: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman On Telling Australian Stories

The creative couple and long-time collaborators have always been drawn to movies and music that hold a mirror up to who we are as Australians—the good, the bad, the fraught, the collective.

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Obsessed With Wednesday? Here’s 9 More Jenna Ortega Roles That’ll Hook You

Obsessed with Jenna Ortega? Find out what type of fan you really are.

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The Anaconda Movie Trailer Has Dropped—And It Looks Every Bit As Ridiculous As We Hoped

Keen-eyed Aussies will be able to spot several local landmarks like Purling Brook Falls, Tambourine Mountain, and the Gold Coast rainforest and hinterland in general. Terrifyingly massive man-eating snake-beast aside, this could be great hiking inspo for your next Queensland getaway.

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Call Your Dad: The Red Hot Summer 2026 Tour Line-Up Has Dropped, And It’s Massive

The Red Hot Summer Tour 2025 hasn’t even arrived yet, but Red Hot Summer 2026 is already preheating: Paul Kelly has been announced as the headliner of the touring music festival on a run of dates between January and March 2026, with an all-Aussie lineup, including Missy Higgins and The Cruel Sea.

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Stop What You’re Doing: The Mandalorian And Grogu Movie Trailer Has Just Dropped, And It Looks Epic

If you just can’t get enough of the Star Wars universe, you’ve probably been champing at the bit to see the new The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. And, while you’ll have to wait until May 22, 2026, for the full movie, you can get your Star Wars fix with the brand-new The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer right now.

Shopping

5 Reasons You Should Consider Investing In An eBike

No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie Is Officially In The Works—Here’s Everything We Know

If you’ve been absolutely devo about the end of the smash hit TV romance drama that’s all but broken the internet, you can stop sobbing and breathe a huge sigh of relief because a The Summer I Turned Pretty movie is officially happening.

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The Rock’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Is Raw, Emotional and Totally Unexpected

The film industry has fallen head over heels for Dwayne Johnson’s performance in his latest movie, The Smashing Machine.

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Chappell Roan Is Headlining Laneway Festival 2026

Laneway Festival 2026 lineup brings Chappell Roan, Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, BENEE & more to stages across Australia and New Zealand.

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It’s Murder On The Dancefloor, Officially: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Is Touring Australia In 2026

Dust off your disco pants, because British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has just announced that she’s bringing her brand of glossy disco pop back to the land Down Under this summer–but you better not steal the moves.

Music

The Coachella 2026 Lineup Just Dropped, And We’re Losing Our Minds

The Coachella line-up just dropped, and it's absolutely bonkers.

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Infamous Psych-Rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre To Tour Australia and NZ In 2026

Psychedelic legends The Brian Jonestown Massacre are heading back to Australia in March 2026. Led by the mercurial Anton Newcombe, BJM have been bending minds since the early ‘90s with their hypnotic mix of garage rock, shoegaze and psychedelia. Now they're back.

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26 Best Shows And Movies On Prime Video Australia To Watch Right Now (October 2025)

Because there's no such thing as binge-watching too many shows! Here are the best Prime Video shows and movies to stream this winter.

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Need A New TV Fix? Brand-New Feel-Good Aussie Series, Top End Bub Premieres This Week On Prime Video

If you’re looking for something warm and fuzzy with plenty of heartwarming drama along the way, Top End Bub has eight episodes of home-grown goodness just waiting for you to binge.

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Only Murders Season 5 Just Dropped, Here’s What We Know So Far

From the epic 'whodunit' twists and slapstick ridiculousness to heartwarming friendships and an absolutely stonking list of guest stars, there’s so much to look forward to in Season 5 of Only Murders In The Building.

Things To Do

CMC Rocks QLD Just Dropped A Killer 2026 Lineup: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

CMC Rocks QLD’s back for 2026, and boy, are we geared up for this one.

Entertainment

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About The Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange

What’s the go with Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange? And how can you use it to score tickets for a sold-out event, or offload tickets that you can no longer use? Here’s everything you need to know.

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A Bluey Movie Is Hitting Australian Cinemas In 2027, Here’s What You Need To Know

For those of you who can’t get enough of Bluey, Bingo, Mum, Dad, and all their friends, the Bluey movie will be released in Australian cinemas in 2027. Here's everything we know so far.

News

Everything You Need To Know About Apple’s Three New iPhones Including Singapore Launch Dates

Mark your calendars because Friday, September 19 is about to feel like Christmas morning for tech lovers. Apple’s gone and launched not one, not two, but three brand-new iPhones, and each one is coming for our wallets in a different way.

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Olivia Dean Down Under Again: 2026 Australia and NZ Tour Announced

Olivia Dean is returning Down Under in October 2026 to kick off our spring season with her honey-sweet vocals and soul-filled lyrics. Touring her upcoming album The Art of Loving, the singer has just announced her Australia and New Zealand tour dates. Here are all the details.

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A Tribute To Teamwork: Chivas Regal And Scuderia Ferrari HP Launch New Film

Drivers usually take the centre stage, but every lap is a team effort, both on and off the track.

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Love 10 Things I Hate About You? Here Are 13 Iconic Heath Ledger Movies To Watch Right Now

From The Dark Knight to Brokeback Mountain and Ned Kelly, here are the best Heath Ledger movies to watch right now.

Entertainment

From Interstellar To The Dark Knight: Where To Watch Christopher Nolan Movies In Australia

Are you in the mood to rewatch Interstellar for the twentieth time?

Things To Do

Doja Cat Is Coming To Singapore On Dec 10: Here’s What You Need To Know

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Singapore later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

Entertainment

Love The Castle? Stream These Classic Australian Movies This Weekend

From portaloo to Porpoise Spit, the Aussie film classic brings to mind a bingo card of pure Straya nostalgia.

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Doja Cat Is Coming To Australia And New Zealand In 2025: Here’s What You Need To Know

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Australia and New Zealand later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

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Dom Dolla, Addison Rae And Kid Cudi Are Headlining The Absolutely Stacked Wildlands Festival Lineup

Your favourite summer festival is returning with big beats, big energy, and big changes.

Features

Australian Rock Stalwarts Bad//Dreems Reflect On Masculinity, Music And HoMie’s New Store Sessions

Off the back of their performance at HoMie's new Tiny Desk-inspired Store Sessions, Bad//Dreems chat to music writer Ben Madden about playing stripped-back music, writing a new record and finding rapport with a certain ilk of Aussie male.

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Another 750 Tickets Have Just Dropped To See The Strokes At Harvest Rock 2025

This spring, Harvest Rock will make its much-anticipated return to Rymill & King Rodney Parks / Murlawirrapurka & Ityamai-Itpina, and the two-day music, food and wine festival has just unleashed a monster lineup that’ll have you booking annual leave before you get to the end of this article.

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