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

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

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.

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.

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.

The global phenomenon that broke Netflix records, sparked countless Halloween costumes and gave an all-new meaning to ‘red light, green light’, is gearing up for one final twisted, terrifying round.

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

With a distinct aesthetic and style, along with a recurring cast of actors, Anderson has firmly established himself as one of the best working directors of the past few decades.

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

There’s still a tremendous way to go for Australian cinema but check out these Indigenous directors who are absolute trailblazers when it comes to advocating for emerging Indigenous talent and sharing diverse stories and experiences. 

In addition to supporting grassroots projects and First Nations businesses, watching shows and movies is a powerful way to celebrate Indigenous culture. Luckily, Netflix offers a range of binge-worthy First Nations films and series that highlight Indigenous voices and stories.

Ready to plug in? These are the best new podcasts to play in 2025. 

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

Go ahead and bless your ears with the best Spotify playlists. 

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

When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to hit the best feel-good movies on Netflix.

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

Skip the search and dive into 17 of the best Australian podcasts for 2025. With a week's worth of listening, you'll be entertained and inspired.

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

Looking for a good story? From family dramas to crime, we've found the best dramas streaming on Netflix right now.

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

Start your self-care era with some of the best self-help books around, as chosen by us.

For those who have been eagerly holding their breath for a Kendrick Lamar tour in Australia, you can finally exhale.

We’re all about celebrating and amplifying women’s voices here at Urban List—and that’s certainly the case when it comes to entertainment. Fortunately, there is a slew of incredible, female-lead shows that hero women in all aspects of life—from bossing it in the boardroom and the powerful tales of friendship to crime-fighting queens. 

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 29 Netflix crime shows will have you hooked.

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.

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

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

The best audiobooks to please every ear, from romantasy best sellers to literary classics. 

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

There's an old saying that "the book is better than the movie". While that might be true some of the time, it isn't true all of the time. 

We all need a good cry sometimes, which is what the best films on Netflix are for. Here are our top picks.

A curated list of the best romantic comedy movies on Netflix so you can have the perfect rom com date night.

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.

Find your next favourite watch on free-to-air and save your cash for snacks. We've found the best free-to-air shows so you can start binge-watching now. 

We believe the best kids TV shows on Netflix can keep your mini ones entertained for as long as you need and don’t have to fry your adult brain cells.

Sometimes you just need to switch off from the outside world and have a good laugh—the kind that makes your stomach feel like you've done 100 crunches at the gym.

Strap yourself in for explosions, gun fights and cool one-liners a-plenty.

If you're in the market for endurance EDM, upbeat pop bangers or heavy-based rap when you need to dig deep on your next run or gym session, we’ve got the playlist to keep you hitting goals.

Whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all a little bit obsessed with reality TV. Whether it’s a goosebump-inducing true crime doco or a drama-filled episode of The Real Housewives—we’re here for it. While we know there’s a lot of streaming services out there right now, we reckon hayu is absolutely worthy of being added to your streaming rotation. With the latest episodes dropping the same day as the US, you can say goodbye to spoilers forever. It won’t break the bank either— a monthly subscription costing just $6.99 a month. Start a free, seven-day trial here.

Not only are we getting a new Lorde album, the New Zealand pop star has also announced a world tour.

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

With this year marking the event’s 20th anniversary and its biggest program to date, Sydney Comedy Festival is set to roll into town for a month of cracking jokes. 

Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination for good reason.

The festival of art, light, music and cutting-edge technology, confidently returns in July for its fifth edition, promising more kaleidoscopic installations, late-night gigs set to trippy projections and a cracking new program of dining events. 

BASSINTHECITY is a free pop-up event that'll get you warmed up for BASSINTHEGRASS, the Northern Territory's biggest music festival.

Whether you're into soul-shaking jazz, gritty punk, dreamy indie, or dancefloor-ready beats, these are the Vivid gigs that you won't want to miss. 

Get your political fix.

Beauty is in the eye of the moviegoer, but these stunning films have to be on your must-watch list.

From curated lists of the very best cinematic music moments to coveted playlists emulating every major hip artist you need to know about right now, this line-up is a sure-fit for any kind of gathering.

Singapore takes centre stage in a special episode of Netflix's latest season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive.

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

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

When searching for your next podcast binge, turn to Australia’s greatest storytellers—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices—for a truly enriching listen.

We'll show you how to ace the off-court scene by serving up Melbourne's best during the Australian Open

Ahead of the highly anticipated drop of Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, we spoke to Otten about her new series and the intimate dinner she's hosting to celebrate. 

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

If you haven't ventured into the world of dry aged meat, you're missing out on one of the culinary world's best-kept secrets. 

We don’t care what anyone says, it’s never too early to start celebrating all things Christmas—especially when it comes to festive flicks. Fortunately, the streaming gods are gifting us with yet another sleigh load of feel-good Christmas movies, from old school classics to rom-com newbies, all you need to do is organise bulk snacks for a mammoth viewing marathon. 

What if we told you that you could fulfill that pipe dream of being a homeowner without cutting back on your smashed avo? 

Experience the ultimate 24-hour staycation in Perth at The Westin. 

Rev up your party engines people, Singapore GP has just announced the entertainment line-up that will add to the festive vibes at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024.

The Seine is clean (we hope), the outfits are questionable, the beds are made of cardboard (allegedly) and it's time for our 460+ Aussie champions to show Paris what we're made of.

Here's how you can snap up the country's hottest tickets.

So, whether you want to reminisce about Game of Thrones and The O.C. or find out hot gossip from The Sopranos and The Office–we’ve rounded up the best rewatch podcasts available for listening now.

Whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now is the perfect time to fall in love with books. From crime and romantic drama to historical fiction and everything in between, we’ve found your next favourite read.

VR tech to restore the feeling of lost limbs and exercise therapy that employs AI—we’re living in the future, baby—and the Lexus Design Award is here to showcase and bring to life this world-class tech.

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

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

Nothing makes you want to hop on a plane more than watching beautiful famous people in beautiful exotic locations. 

The hustle for tickets has been every bit chaotic while some economists have predicted a “TSwift Lift” to inflation as Swifties rush to book hotels and flights.

We’re not going to lie, Netflix is taking no rest days this year when it comes to bringing you fresh true crime content. 

The truth is, you’d be doing yourself a complete disservice if you didn’t work your way through this essential reading list, stat.

But why?

It's time to don your green and gold for one of the biggest games in Australia’s sporting history.

"Well, well, well how the turntables."

If there is one movie the world is collectively keen to see in 2023, it’s absolutely Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film.

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now it’s time to take things up a notch by giving your reading list some serious cred with our favourite books on sustainability.

The mega franchise could see an actual television series coming to light with HBO Max.

It's about damn time.

Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and international authors alike. From mind-blowing factual works to eye opening fiction and even a few timeless classics, put your reading glasses on and add these prime publications to your to-read list.

We’re not ovary-acting, these are the absolute best.

There's never been a better time to be (or indulge) a Disney fan with the Disney100 Celebration taking over the 'Happiest Place On Earth'.

There’s nothing more glorious than curling up with a good book.

While the rainbow celebrations, glitter-fuelled performances and drag icons and legends that are set to fill your world are no doubt the highlight, we love that this time is also a chance to really champion, get behind and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and stories even more. 

“Australian First Nations music is a powerful force that has existed for tens of thousands of years."

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

The next generation of children’s books guaranteed to keep even the busiest tiny tot occupied.

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 viewing for your cold, dark heart.

Summer and reading go hand in hand.

Summer in Sydney is looking the goods. After a successful traffic-stopping inaugural festival in January of this year, it's just been announced ELEVATE Sydney will be returning next month to celebrate summer and the new year. 

Taking inspo from Paramount+’s new rom-com series, The Flatshare, we’ve pulled together six ways you can slowdown and reconnect with your roomies amongst everyone’s busy schedules. 

Based on the best-selling book by Beth O’Leary (that we may or may not have devoured in a single sitting), The Flatshare will be dropping on Paramount+ on XX December, so the countdown is well and truly on. 

A successful New Year’s Eve party—the kind people talk about for years to come—always has a few key ingredients; a rad crew of people, an endless grazing platter (preferably one that’s ‘gram-worthy), free-flowing booze and one seriously cracking playlist. While we can’t help with most of those things, we can ensure your party’s vibe remains high with our edit of the very best music out there.

You asked, we delivered.

If you’ve been on TikTok of late, the revival of the ol’ trusty compact digital camera should come as no surprise.

In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy actually reading a book can bring. A fancy front cover, the feel of the paper, that new book (or old book) smell – these are things a film just can’t provide.

Surprise, Christmas is not limited to just Mariah Carey.

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in the world and wading through the underwhelming to get the amazing ones can be kind of, well… hard.

There’s no better time than now to slip down the glorious wormhole of Playstation 4 games.

Get ready to hit cruise control on your brain.

Essential reading.

 Kleenex Ultra Soft at the ready.

Serious page-turners you won’t be able to steer away from.

Mega.

It's time you watched Seaspiracy.

Film lovers rejoice! 20th Century Studio's hottest new release, Amsterdam, is hitting cinemas next month and we're on the edge of our seats to see it. 

Mia Thomspon shares her thoughts on the harmony between technology and dance. 

From weekly readings to surprise tarot card pulls and all the inside knowledge on what the new moon means for your star sign, these are the best astrology Instagram accounts you need to be following.

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

Reading is a bullet-proof method for accepting stress, learning how to cope with it, and living happily ever after. 

Cashing in your AL and going on vacay might seem tempting, but these tips will help your craft a healthy foundation for dealing with burnout in the long run. 

We share tips on how to implement achievable goals, ahead of Reason Season with Rob and Lachlan from Funny Business. 

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.

 In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true crime.

How would you act out the concept behind Squid Game in under five seconds?

Enter the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition and you could win $5,000.