Dalton Swallows Universe: Beloved Aussie story now global Netflix smash

Boy Swallows Universe is the 5th most-watched Netflix show in the world this week. Set in 80s Queensland, the Trent Dalton penned series has amassed 3.6 million views so far. Forbes Australia talks to Netflix APAC head of public affairs about the homegrown Aussie story, and how the streamer’s $1 billion investment in Australian content […]

Netflix and cheers: Sci-fi films and spooky TV take the 2023 cake

Netflix released its list of Top 10 shows for the 30-month period ending December 31, 2023. The story our viewing habits tells is creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky. A lot has happened since June 2021. It was a time when many people across the globe emerged from a year of intense change and oversight. So […]

How Google’s billion-dollar ‘brain power’ is boosting Australia’s hearing expertise

Google Australia announced a $1 billion investment in Australian digital initiatives in 2021. Two years on, Forbes Australia is given exclusive access to the ‘Hearing Hub,’ a recipient of the funds allocated under the Digital Futures Initiative. The Hub – headquartered at Sydney’s Macquarie University – brings together non-profits, the research community, and powerhouses like ASX Cochlear Limited.