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1,000 Free Gudetama Hashbrowns Are Coming to Melbourne Central
1,000 Free Gudetama Hashbrowns Are Coming to Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central is giving away 1,000 free Gudetama hashbrowns to launch Australia’s first Gudetama All Day Breakfast café. Here’s when to go and what to expect. Read more...
How to Book a Cosplay Location Photoshoot: A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Photographers, Locations & Nailing Your First Shoot
How to Book a Cosplay Location Photoshoot: A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Photographers, Locations & Nailing Your First Shoot
Ready to level up your cosplay? Learn how to book a cosplay location photoshoot, choose the right photographer, scout the perfect location, and know what to expect after the shoot. Read more...
PAX Aus 2026 Wants You Back in PAX Land And Early Bird Badges Are Already Flying
PAX Aus 2026 Wants You Back in PAX Land And Early Bird Badges Are Already Flying
PAX Aus 2026 is coming to Melbourne this October. Early Bird badges are now on sale. Here’s everything you need to know about tickets, dates, merch, and what to expect... Read more...
Run, Run, Run!: Accusefive Turn Melbourne’s Festival Hall Into a Night of Collective Catharsis
Run, Run, Run!: Accusefive Turn Melbourne’s Festival Hall Into a Night of Collective Catharsis
Accusefive’s Run Run Run 2026 tour hit Melbourne’s Festival Hall with an intimate, emotionally charged set. Here’s our full review of the night, the crowd, and the standout moments. Read more...
Colin Tries: Buying Cosplay in Akihabara - Honest Store Reviews from Japan
Colin Tries: Buying Cosplay in Akihabara - Honest Store Reviews from Japan
Is buying cosplay in Akihabara worth it? We review Cospatio, Cosmate and Bodyline for range, price and quality in Japan’s anime capital. Read more...
The Ultimate Beginner Cosplayer’s Guide to Conventions in Australia & New Zealand
The Ultimate Beginner Cosplayer’s Guide to Conventions in Australia & New Zealand
Attending your first cosplay convention? Learn what to wear, how to prepare, con etiquette, competitions, and tips for beginners in Australia & New Zealand. Read more...
Hooked: The Anime Romance Tropes You Love Without Knowing Why
Hooked: The Anime Romance Tropes You Love Without Knowing Why
From bold heroines and shy boys to slow-burn tension and reverse harems, these are the anime romance tropes that keep us hooked. A deep dive into the dynamics that make... Read more...
Why Thai Thrillers Are So Addictive: 3 Thai Dramas That Will Keep Your Heart Racing
Why Thai Thrillers Are So Addictive: 3 Thai Dramas That Will Keep Your Heart Racing
Love Girl From Nowhere? Explore why Thai thrillers are so intense, and the dark Thai dramas packed with mystery, horror, and social commentary. Read more...
Trials and Tribulations of the Newbie 3D Modeller
Trials and Tribulations of the Newbie 3D Modeller
Starting 3D printing? From bed levelling and Blender modelling to slicer settings and spaghetti failures, here’s the real beginner journey of 3D printing. Read more...
Colin Tries Muay Thai: The Martial Art Behind Tekken, Street Fighter & Cosplay Combat Poses
Colin Tries Muay Thai: The Martial Art Behind Tekken, Street Fighter & Cosplay Combat Poses
Discover how Muay Thai inspired Tekken and Street Fighter characters. We train at The Ring Gym in Melbourne to level up cosplay combat poses. Read more...
How to Elevate Your Cosplay: 4 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Costume.
How to Elevate Your Cosplay: 4 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Costume.
Want to take your cosplay to the next level? Discover 4 easy ways to elevate your cosplay with better fit, upgraded accessories, and professional finishing techniques. Read more...
Neoculture Fashion Parade Shakes Up Melbourne Fashion Festival: Independent Programme with Asian Street Style
Neoculture Fashion Parade Shakes Up Melbourne Fashion Festival: Independent Programme with Asian Street Style
Neoculture’s secret runway at PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival: Independent Programme spotlighted Asian street fashion, featuring Lolita, cyberpunk and Indo-Western designers. Read more...
Where to Find the Best Free Books During March’s Stuff Your E-Reader Events 2026
Where to Find the Best Free Books During March’s Stuff Your E-Reader Events 2026
Discover where to find the best free indie books during March 2026’s Stuff Your E-Reader events, including romance, fantasy, nonfiction, and International Women’s Day specials. Read more...
Want to Live in Japan? The Honest Pros and Cons of Becoming an ALT
Want to Live in Japan? The Honest Pros and Cons of Becoming an ALT
Thinking of moving to Japan? Here’s the real experience of becoming an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher), including salary, work culture, housing and lifestyle pros and cons. Read more...
Maker Spaces: The Cosplayer’s Secret Weapon for Crafting on a Budget
Maker Spaces: The Cosplayer’s Secret Weapon for Crafting on a Budget
Discover how maker spaces in Australia and New Zealand help cosplayers access 3D printers, sewing machines, laser cutters and more, without breaking the bank. Your guide to finding and using... Read more...
Rings of Fate Review: Melissa De La Cruz’s Witty Fantasy Romance of Curses, Taverns & Royal Chaos
Rings of Fate Review: Melissa De La Cruz’s Witty Fantasy Romance of Curses, Taverns & Royal Chaos
A spoiler-light Rings of Fate review exploring Melissa De La Cruz’s witty fantasy romance, cursed princes, tavern chaos and slow-burn longing. Read more...
Coach Book Club: When Reading Became the New It-Girl Accessory
Coach Book Club: When Reading Became the New It-Girl Accessory
Coach’s viral book charms at Paris Fashion Week spark a bigger conversation about Gen Z, AI culture, BookTok and why reading is becoming luxury again. Read more...
3 Manga That Deserve an Anime Adaptation ASAP (Studios, We’re Begging)
3 Manga That Deserve an Anime Adaptation ASAP (Studios, We’re Begging)
Looking for the next big anime? These must-read manga, Machida-kun’s World, Hima-Ten! and Kagurabachi, deserve anime adaptations. Romance, slice of life and dark fantasy shonen that need to hit the... Read more...
How to Prepare for the Year of the Fire Horse: Lunar New Year Rituals With Main Character Energy
How to Prepare for the Year of the Fire Horse: Lunar New Year Rituals With Main Character Energy
Step into the Year of the Fire Horse with confidence. Discover Lunar New Year traditions, superstitions, lucky foods, decluttering rituals and intention-setting tips to attract wealth, luck and momentum in... Read more...
Three Steamy F1 Romance Books to Fill the Void While We Wait for the 2026 Formula 1 Season
Three Steamy F1 Romance Books to Fill the Void While We Wait for the 2026 Formula 1 Season
Love Formula 1 and the hotties of the grid? These steamy F1 romance novels bring the speed, spice, and workplace tension while we wait for the 2026 season. Read more...
How I Romanticised My Life for a Week (and You Can Too)
How I Romanticised My Life for a Week (and You Can Too)
What happens when you romanticise your life for a week? Discover 8 simple, mindful ways to slow down, find joy in everyday moments, and turn your routine into something beautifully... Read more...
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts They Actually Won’t Hate
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts They Actually Won’t Hate
Forgot to buy a Valentine’s Day gift? These last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas are affordable, thoughtful and easy to grab in-store from cute plushies and board games to skincare... Read more...
Songbird of the Sorrows Review: A Dark Fantasy of Freedom, Betrayal & Power
Songbird of the Sorrows Review: A Dark Fantasy of Freedom, Betrayal & Power
Songbird of the Sorrows by Braidee Otto is a haunting fantasy filled with betrayal, raw magic and a fallen princess turned spy. A gripping review exploring freedom, sacrifice and emotional... Read more...
Booked & Colin-ed – February 2026
Booked & Colin-ed – February 2026
Discover the best fantasy romance books to read in February 2026, featuring vampires, magic, morally grey love interests and fierce female leads. Read more...
Baladins Brings Its Whimsical Co-Op Fantasy to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation This February
Baladins Brings Its Whimsical Co-Op Fantasy to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation This February
If your idea of saving the world involves cooking dinner, throwing parties, and dancing your way through danger, Baladins might just be your next co-op obsession. The charming tabletop-inspired fantasy RPG... Read more...
Cosy Co-Op Games to Play This Valentine’s Day
Cosy Co-Op Games to Play This Valentine’s Day
Looking for cosy co-op games to play this Valentine’s Day? From It Takes Two to adorable indie gems, here are the perfect games for couples. Read more...
Australian Medieval Events and Renaissance Faires
Australian Medieval Events and Renaissance Faires
Looking for medieval festivals in Australia? Explore Renaissance faires, historical events, jousting, cosplay and immersive experiences across the country. Read more...
Pop Culture Explainer: Why Are We So Obsessed With Formula 1?
Pop Culture Explainer: Why Are We So Obsessed With Formula 1?
From Netflix’s Drive to Survive to fashion, fame, and 350 km/h thrills, here’s why Formula 1 has become pop culture’s most addictive obsession. Read more...
Meet Nabii: The Korean-Australian Naarm Artist Blending Hyperpop, Trance and Club Emotion
Meet Nabii: The Korean-Australian Naarm Artist Blending Hyperpop, Trance and Club Emotion
Naarm-based Korean-Australian artist Nabii talks sound, AngelFM, identity and building dreamy hyperpop and electronic club worlds. Read the interview. Read more...
Cosplay, Clubbing & Everything in Between: How to Keep Your Makeup Flawless for Hours
Cosplay, Clubbing & Everything in Between: How to Keep Your Makeup Flawless for Hours
Learn how to make your makeup last all day and night. Sweat-proof, club-proof tips for skincare prep, primers, powders, and setting spray. Read more...
Why Letter Writing Clubs and Journal Swaps Are Quietly Taking Over TikTok
Why Letter Writing Clubs and Journal Swaps Are Quietly Taking Over TikTok
In a world dominated by screens, letter writing clubs, journal swaps, and pen pal groups offer a slow, meaningful way to connect. Learn how to start sending letters, joining snail... Read more...
Life Is Strange: Reunion Brings Max and Chloe Back for an Emotional Finale
Life Is Strange: Reunion Brings Max and Chloe Back for an Emotional Finale
Life Is Strange: Reunion reunites Max Caulfield and Chloe Price in a full-length finale. Release date, gameplay details, and everything we know so far. Read more...
Five Surprisingly Addictive Things to Do Instead of Doomscrolling
Five Surprisingly Addictive Things to Do Instead of Doomscrolling
Tired of doomscrolling but not ready to quit your phone? These five easy, surprisingly fun swaps, from puzzles to reading, help break the scroll without the guilt. Read more...
Where to Find the Best Free Reads During January’s Stuff Your Kindle Events
Where to Find the Best Free Reads During January’s Stuff Your Kindle Events
Discover where to find the best free reads during January’s Stuff Your Kindle events, from romantasy and sports fiction to sci-fi, horror, and romance. Read more...
You and I Are Polar Opposites Review: A Chaotic, Soft High-School Romance That Just Works
You and I Are Polar Opposites Review: A Chaotic, Soft High-School Romance That Just Works
You and I Are Polar Opposites is a sweet, funny slice-of-life anime about loud girls, quiet boys, and first love chaos. A soft romance now streaming on Crunchyroll. Read more...
Hooked From the First Insult: Why We Who Will Die Is Fantasy Romance at Its Most Addictive
Hooked From the First Insult: Why We Who Will Die Is Fantasy Romance at Its Most Addictive
Hooked from the very first line, We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark delivers blood-soaked fantasy, fierce sisterhood, and gut-wrenching romance. Read our spoiler-free review. Read more...
The Art of Effortless: Japanese Beauty Hacks That Do the Most With the Least
The Art of Effortless: Japanese Beauty Hacks That Do the Most With the Least
Discover the Japanese beauty hacks behind effortless glow, from morning sheet masks and aegyosal eyes to hair mascara, subtle falsies, and suppin powder for no-makeup makeup skin. Read more...
Trigun Stargaze Review: Why This 3D Anime Reboot Works Better Than You Expect
Trigun Stargaze Review: Why This 3D Anime Reboot Works Better Than You Expect
Trigun Stargaze and Trigun Stampede reimagine a cult classic with bold 3D animation. Here’s why the reboot works, whether you’re a longtime fan or totally new. Read more...
Fairy Tail Dungeons Is a Nostalgic Dungeon Crawl That Feels Like an 80s RPG Love Letter
Fairy Tail Dungeons Is a Nostalgic Dungeon Crawl That Feels Like an 80s RPG Love Letter
Fairy Tail Dungeons blends retro 80s RPG vibes with turn-based combat and deck-building, delivering a cosy, nostalgic adventure for Fairy Tail fans. Read more...
Babie Club: Where Weeb Culture Meets the Rave Underground
Babie Club: Where Weeb Culture Meets the Rave Underground
Anime-inspired rave nights are reshaping Melbourne nightlife. From Babie Club to VRChat clubs, we explore the rise of alternative club culture, cosplay, and community-driven dance floors. Read more...
Beth Is Dead Review: A Dark, Modern Little Women Reimagining
Beth Is Dead Review: A Dark, Modern Little Women Reimagining
Beth Is Dead reimagines Little Women as a gripping modern mystery, examining grief, family bonds, and how loss reshapes identity and relationships. Read more...
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals New Teaser, Cover Art, and Music Under the Full Wolf Moon
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals New Teaser, Cover Art, and Music Under the Full Wolf Moon
Rebel Wolves unveils new gameplay footage, cover art, and music for dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, launching in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Read more...
Analog Bags Are Trending: What the Boredom Bag Is and How to Create One
Analog Bags Are Trending: What the Boredom Bag Is and How to Create One
The analog bag (or boredom bag) is a tech-free trend combating digital fatigue. Learn what it is, why it’s trending, and how to make your own. Read more...
Cosy, Chaotic & Strategic: 5 Board Games for Your Next Game Night
Cosy, Chaotic & Strategic: 5 Board Games for Your Next Game Night
Hosting a board game night? These fun board games for friends and groups are perfect for cosy nights, chaos, and strategic showdowns. Read more...
A Year of Craft: 12 Creative Projects to Try in 2026
A Year of Craft: 12 Creative Projects to Try in 2026
From vision boards to pressed flower art, discover 12 creative craft ideas, one for every month of the year. A cosy, beginner-friendly DIY guide from Colin Magazine. Read more...
Everyone Wants a Village - Here’s How to Actually Be One
Everyone Wants a Village - Here’s How to Actually Be One
Friendship takes effort, even when life is exhausting. Here are small, human ways to show up for your friends and build a real village. Read more...
Rewriting Your Personal Mythology Instead of Self-Improvement
Rewriting Your Personal Mythology Instead of Self-Improvement
Tired of “New Year, New Me”? Explore New Year, New Lore, a gentler, mythic alternative to resolutions built on ritual, symbolism, and meaning. Read more...
Victoria Levels Up: Massive Monster and VicScreen Launch MASS Games Hub in Melbourne
Victoria Levels Up: Massive Monster and VicScreen Launch MASS Games Hub in Melbourne
Victoria strengthens its games industry as VicScreen and Cult of the Lamb studio Massive Monster launch MASS, a new Melbourne coworking hub and investment fund for game developers. Read more...
Kicking 2026 Off Strong: Every Must-Watch January Anime Release on Crunchyroll
Kicking 2026 Off Strong: Every Must-Watch January Anime Release on Crunchyroll
Kick off 2026 with Crunchyroll’s biggest January anime releases, including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren Season 2, Oshi no Ko Season 3, Trigun Stargaze and more. Read more...
Street Fighter Movie Cast Shocks Fans With Surprise Trailer Reveal at The Game Awards
Street Fighter Movie Cast Shocks Fans With Surprise Trailer Reveal at The Game Awards
The Street Fighter movie cast shocked fans at The Game Awards with a surprise trailer reveal. Get the first look at all 17 iconic characters and why Kitao Sakurai’s adaptation... Read more...

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