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ACT Government Launches Online Birth Registration Form

Minister for Business and Regulatory Services Gordon Ramsay has launched Access Canberra’s online birth registration form. The form will offer greater convenience and significantly reduce waiting times for documentation for parents of newborns. Minister Ramsay encouraged parents to take advantage of the new online birth registration tool – which is free and easy to use.…

Village Cinemas Screening UFC 229

Village Cinemas will bring the most anticipated MMA fight to the big screen, featuring ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor and unbeaten champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229. Australian fans have the opportunity to get as close to the action as possible on Sunday 7 October at 1:00pm, from the luxurious, comfortable cinema…

Protecting Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock and the East Paddock will be protected for local communities and the next generation of Victorians, under a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. Under Labor, $3 million will kickstart the implementation of the Hanging Rock Strategic Plan, a document developed in cooperation with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and designed to protect this world-renowned…

The Nun Passes $300 Million Globally

Ron Sanders, Warner Bros.’ President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment has announced that New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “The Nun” crossed another milestone, surpassing $300 million at the global box office. Sanders said that through Tuesday, the film has taken in an estimated $102.4 million domestically. It has also been #1 at the…

Screen Australia Production Funding Announcements

Screen Australia today announced production investment funding for five films, five television series and two online series totaling over $9 million. The latest slate features a mix of emerging and experienced creatives, telling diverse stories that range from frontier tales to animated features and comedies, including a one-off Christmas special based on Stan’s original series…

Helping Queensland Strawberries

Restoring the Queensland strawberry industry’s worldwide reputation for safe and delicious berries is at the core of the Palaszczuk Government’s million-dollar strawberry sabotage response fund. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner outlined the breakdown of the funding today. “This attack on our strawberry industry was cowardly, calculated and callous,” Mr. Furner commented…

Supporting Canberra’s Urban Forest

Minister for City Services Chris Steel helped to plant a mix of new trees and shrubs at Waramanga and put his support behind maintaining and protecting our urban forest. The Minister also sent a warning to those members of the community who damage or remove trees without approval and announced his directorate will be targeting…