Gareth Parker promising more Eagles, Freo and iron stories, as he moves to new role at 9News Perth.

Former GP turned Independent MP Sophie Scamps has picked a fight with fast food advertising in Australia, highlighting the growing issues of obesity among children. Dr Scamps, who was one of several independents to ride the Teal wave at the latest federal election, has prepared a private bill aiming to target fast food advertisements and […]

Of all the possible triggers for World War III, few suspected it would be the butty, caramelly goodness of a Snickers.

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Dentsu International has announced the appointment of Michael Bass (pictured) as chief trading officer, media, Dentsu Asia Pacific. With over 20 years’ experience, Bass’ career has included a range of senior investment and trading roles across the media sector. Bass spent seven years at IPG Mediabrands as trading director of Initiative and subsequently moved on […]

The Block debuts to strong numbers, as Scott Cam set to publish his collected works of Logies acceptance speeches.

Nine’s The Block burst back onto the scene last night, and interestingly its regional move has translated into more regional viewers. This season of The Block isn’t based on apartments or inner city semis. Instead, The Block has gone rural. The contestants are renovating five separate homes, each on 10 acres of land outside of Melbourne […]

The Masked Singer debuted last night, and Toadie made his debut post Neighbours. Neighbours ended this year, almost cracking a million for its finale and then cracking over a million in BVOD views. Ryan Moloney, aka Toadie, has starred in Neighbours since 1995 and has been a much-loved fixture on our television screens. However, there’s been […]

Brand extension agency Asembl has partnered Streets’ iconic ice-creams with Australian home fragrance, candle and oil diffuser specialist, dusk for a dreamy creamy fragrance range. Now online and launching on Thursday August 11 2022 in dusk stores across Australia, the range including candles, MoodMist fragrant oils, tealights and melts is the very first time these […]

WPP unveils impressive half years and, yes, B&T has again converted the pounds to dollars for your reading delectation.

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ROLLiN car insurance has partnered with creative studio Bear Meets Eagle On Fire (BMEOF) to create a 16-part mini-series celebrating important dates in hip hop history. Building on the cultural cachet of the brand launch spot — which featured a yellow puppet named Larry rapping along to Digital Underground’s ‘90s classic ‘The Humpty Dance’— ‘Hip […]

Markedly improve your crypto skills and possibly your prattishness too with this new Nova podcast.

Coopers disproves the theory you can't mess with perfection, revealing rebrand for its splendiferous ale.

Domino’s has released an ad campaign announcing its move into burger delivery via It’s Friday. The ad is centralised around the phrase “Finally, burgers made to be delivered”, a reference to Domino’s self-proclaimed title as the experts in food delivery. Adam Ballesty, chief marketing officer of Domino’s ANZ, said: “We’re excited to be able to […]

Okay, so Michael Hill Jeweller isn't the poshest place for an engagement ring, but it's a step up from Cash Converters.

Australian media personality Russel Howcroft has re-signed a multi-year deal as co-host of 3AW’s Breakfast show, which will see him continue to partner Ross Stevenson on Breakfast for another four years. “’We are delighted Russ is committing to 3AW for the long term”, said 3AW station manager, Stephen Beers. “Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft have […]

10’s Masked Singer is gearing up to return, and what it lacks in seriousness, it makes up for in silliness and usually ratings. Masked Singer will be airing from Sunday 7th of August, and it is racing onto the scene after the success of 10’s Hunted. EP Tamara Simoneau chatted with B&T, about why 10’s […]

Integrated communications firm Icon Agency has been ranked the fourth fastest growing agency in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, according to the 2022 PRovoke PR Agency ‘Fast Movers’ rankings. Icon’s fee income for calendar 2021 grew 84.3 per cent, making it the fastest-growing and largest independent agency in Australia. The Melbourne-based indy was ranked […]

Paris Hilton charging fans $377 to watch her new horror movie. Some prepared to pay as much as $500 not to watch it.

B&T would never tolerate the abuse of any sporting official. Okay, we can be a little potty mouthed if our team loses.

Who needs a filter to make us all look fat & bloated when we already have excessive alcohol consumption and fast food.

The Project's Hamish MacDonald has been called a wanker. And, no, it wasn't a Lisa Wikinson tanty either.

10's Dog House debuts to solid numbers last night. Proof we're a nation of dog lovers, just not dog poo picker-uppers.

Tiger Brokers, an online broker for millennials and Gen Z, is offering fans the chance to win sideline seats to Melbourne Storm’s Round 21 clash against the Titans at AAMI Park (Friday 5 August 2022). The campaign has reached its peak, and now every Australian can also have the chance to win a Melbourne Storm […]

Zuck can't leave his play thing alone for a minute, can he? See what's new under the bonnet with this news.

As this Fridayz concert series proves, the simple addition of a Z at the end of words can seriously up your cool cachet.

TikTok star labelled "blasphemous" for provocative bikini shoot. B&T yet to receive Jesus' side of the story, however.

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This columnist is comparing marketing ROI to Yorkshire puddings. As baffling as that sounds, he makes a meaty point.

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Surely the most eco-friendly funeral of all has to be eaten and swallowed by some form of aggressive wildlife.

Dodgy laundromats, loud neighbours and shonky tradies everywhere rejoice as ACA hack gets tables turned.

As a journalist you wait your entire career to write a headline like this. And today, dear readers, that day's arrived!

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