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The duelling debuts of Barbie and Oppenheimer have provided some independent Australian cinemas with the best box office results in their history, even as the industry struggles to drag long-term audience numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.

Audience members at a recent Barbie movie screening in Sydney were purportedly handed gift bags containing cleaning cloths and a skin-whitening cream, prompting an apology from the Events Cinemas chain.

Barbie has long attracted feminist criticism for fuelling outdated and problematic “plastic fantastic” sexist stereotypes and expectations.

Every 182-gram Barbie doll causes about 660 grams of carbon emissions, including plastic production, manufacture, and transport.

tbh skincare’s co-founder donned some pink heels as she took to the streets of Sydney’s CBD on Friday to prank fans into thinking she was Australian actress Margot Robbie.

Australian entrepreneur Tara Simich has spent more than two years working with Mattel to create a limited edition Barbie range of her popular Mermade Hair styling appliances and accessories. 

Martino has been included alongside powerhouse TV creator Shonda Rhimes, Chinese fashion designer Lan Yu, Global Digital Women founder Tijen Onaran and makeup entrepreneur Pat McGrath.