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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

You asked, we delivered.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Skip the search and dive into 21 of the best Australian podcasts for 2025. With a week's worth of listening, you'll be entertained and inspired.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 

It’s official, Elton John, Foo Fighters, Lewis Capaldi, Alan Walker, G-Dragon, CL and more stars are set to headline the Singapore Grand Prix. Here’s who else you can expect to see.

To celebrate the highly anticipated new season, the cast (and outcasts) are being summoned to Sydney for Wednesday Island, a one-night-only, gloriously gothic fan festival taking over Cockatoo Island.

Get ready to ditch your summer holiday plans, Tomorrowland spin-0ff CORE is officially coming to Melbourne. 

After selling out in record time, today, it was announced that the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper will be adding extra Sydney and Melbourne shows to his December tour. 

Craving something binge-worthy? Discover the best food shows on Netflix, from Chef’s Table to Somebody Feed Phil.

From Kath & Kim to Fisk and The Castle, these are the best Aussie comedies filled to the brim with laughs, charm and iconic one-liners.

Craving a culinary binge? These are the best Australian cooking shows to serve your tastebuds oh so right.

Bendigo has seriously diversified its portfolio since its opulent gold rush era. Now with an impressive food scene, buzzing creative community and regional charm aplenty, it's the weekend getwaway from the city you need to take. 

The best Aussie TV shows to stream on Netflix, Stan, Binge and ABC. 

Ready to get hot under the headphones? These are the best sex podcasts dishing out steamy stories, expert advice, and laughs to keep things extra satisfying.

Find your inner peace with the best meditation podcasts to stream now. Guided sessions, expert tips and soothing vibes. 

The celebration of art, light, music, and cutting-edge technology has returned for its fifth edition, with more kaleidoscopic installations, late-night gigs set to trippy projections, and a new program of dining events. 

Kiwi pop icon Lorde has finally dropped dates for the Australian and New Zealand leg of her tour. 

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.

The latest NSW Budget is big news for our festivals, films and creative industries.

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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.