/ 23 September 2021

Netflix eyes Roald Dahl, a free footy membership, and bird-proofing drone delivery…

Image source: Ben Roberts
Image source: Ben Roberts

Netflix is said to be in talks with The Roald Dahl Story Company to purchase the rights to the author’s entire catalogue. Said to be worth more than US$100 million, it would mark the streaming giant’s biggest-ever acquisition, and it would give Disney+ a run for its money, analysts say.

The purpose of today was not to host a pity party for Melbourne… But here’s a thing: as a token of appreciation for Victorians’ support during 6 lockdowns, the NRL’s  Melbourne Storm is offering up 23,000 free memberships next year.

Drone delivery service Wing was forced to temporarily halt its operations in Canberra yesterday after a raven attacked a drone en route with a coffee order. Maybe we really are in the end times…

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