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New Voting Structure in Junior Eurovision 2017

Young stars from across Europe will eagerly make their way to Tbilisi, Georgia this November, as it is announced that 16 hopeful participants will perform at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017. For the first time ever, a new voting structure will be introduced to allow viewers from around the world to vote online for…

Millarworld Acquired by Netflix

Netflix Inc. have announced they have acquired Millarworld, the comic book publishing powerhouse founded by Mark Millar, the legendary creator of such iconic characters and stories as Kick-Ass, Kingsman, and Old Man Logan, and one of the most important voices in comics. “As creator and re-inventor of some of the most memorable stories and characters…

Unscene Short Film Competition

Following the success of its inaugural festival, Village Cinemas’ Unscene short film competition is back and is once again seeking Australia’s most talented undiscovered filmmakers. Partnering with Event Cinemas and Open Channel, Village Cinemas will be calling out for emerging filmmakers to produce a short film inspired by this year’s theme; ‘The Future of Cinema’.…

Queensland launches Passport to Play

Queensland children are being encouraged to spend more time playing outdoors with a new ‘passport to play’ launched today. Minister for Education and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones unveiled the Nature Play QLD Embracing 2018 Passport at the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens. Ms. Jones said the special Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games-themed passport would help…

Bike Stops across Canberra

The ACT Government will join local businesses this spring to launch new innovative ‘Bike Stops’ across Canberra. Bike Stops will allow cyclists to use participating businesses’ facilities to change, refresh or store their gear. Minister for Transport and City Services, Meegan Fitzharris has called on local businesses to register for the Bike Stop program. “This…

Students win awards at global creative contest

Students from Billy Blue Design School at Torrens University Australia and Media Design School, New Zealand have won numerous awards recognising their outstanding contribution to the creative industries at The Rookies – a global competition for young designers, creators, innovators and artists. Professor Justin Beilby, Vice Chancellor, Torrens University Australia said that The Rookies recognise…

South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme Extension

The State Government will extend the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants. The decision is in response to concerns expressed by South Australians with disabilities and MP Kelly Vincent that NDIS packages are not providing sufficient support for their transport needs. “I am contacted every day by South Australians…

Optus Connect5 – 2017

Optus has opened entries for its five-minute film competition, Connect5, aimed at Australian filmmakers, videographers, vloggers, animators, or anyone with a creative idea and a smartphone. Ben White, Managing Director of Marketing and Product at Optus, explained that filmmakers have until 1 October 2017 to submit an original short film which encapsulates how lives change…

National Missing Persons Week

Western Australian Police Minister Michelle Roberts is urging families, friends and communities to stay connected with those around them, as National Missing Persons Week gets under way. National Missing Persons Week is held in the first week of August each year, to highlight the plight of missing persons, their families and friends. “People go missing…