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Tuesday 18 August 2026

4 posts · as it happened

12:40PMBen Esden

Apparently Jack Sparrow will return in the latest instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean, according to Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer-extraordinaire behind Top Gun, F1: The Movie, and, of course, the hugely popular swashbuckling film franchise. It’s supposedly time for a new story to be told, however, with Margot Robbie set to lead a new era of the franchise; Depp’s iconic pirate is expected to take more of a supporting role. Whatever the tale, Disney will no doubt be hoping that enough time has passed since the dismal returns of the last two releases. Drink up, me hearties. Yo ho.

9:55AMJohn McMahonJohn McMahon

The most fun you can have with you clothes on? Has to be driving on snow or ice. I just got back from an ice-driving experience with Zeekr at a secret testing facility in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, and I’ve never had so much fun behind the wheel of a car.
We drove two exciting new models that are scheduled to land in Australia next year – the big daddy Zeekr 9X, and the weaponised wagon, the 7GT. Both an absolute hoot to drive. Pricing is to be confirmed, but both are very compelling at first look.

The most fun you can have with you clothes on?
9:50AMJack SladeJack Slade

Another day, another Qantas sale. Some pretty good fares here particularly in Business Class if you’re looking for a quick status boost. MEL-SYD $299 one-way in business class (40 status credits) for example.The red tail sale ends August 25 - so you’ve got about a week to book.

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