Oxfam warns that over six million people from farming families in Zambia are facing acute food shortages and malnutrition until next growing season, which is twelve months away, due to severe drought, exacerbated by climate change and El Nino, which has caused massive crop failures for half of the nation’s “planted area.” The drought has…
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Calls to Support Vasey RSL V Centre
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Vasey RSL Care, a leading provider of support services for veterans, is reaching out to the community for assistance in supporting veterans through their V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program. The V Centre aims to empower veterans by providing them with the tools and resources they need to regain their independence, confidence, and pride. Recognising the…
2nd Inner West Film Fest Announcements
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The 2nd Inner West Film Fest [IWFF] have announced the first five films from this year’s program, including actor and director Faouzi Bensaïdi’s comical road film, DÉSERTS, which premiered at the Cannes Director’s Fortnight; and the Australian premiere of DRUGSTORE JUNE, co-written, produced and starring comedian Esther Povitsky, with a side-splitting support cast, including Beverly…
Australian civil society groups go to ICJ to condemn Australian Government failure
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The Australian Government’s silence in responding to Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza civilians has been challenged by over 100 Australian civil society organisations deeply concerned that their government has failed to act to prevent further large scale death and destruction of the Palestinian people. A statement giving evidence of Australian civil society action since the…
First Stage of Works on Molonglo River Bridge
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The Australian and ACT governments have announced the Molonglo River Bridge is another step closer with construction underway on the first stage of works. The construction of the Molonglo River Bridge and completion of John Gorton Drive will transform the Molonglo region and better connect the northern suburbs of Molonglo, including Whitlam, to the rest…
ACT Government Business Zero Emissions Vehicle Grants Program
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Three businesses have received funding as part of the ACT Government’s Business Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Grants program to help purchase electric vehicles. Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said this program provides grants of $20,000 for local businesses to incorporate ZEVs into their vehicle fleets. “The ACT Government is providing incentives…
WWE Stars at Special Olympics Australia Event
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Four wrestling superstars joined Special Olympics Australia’s athletes in a milestone lawn bowl match to promote inclusivity and visibility in sport through a partnership between WWE and Special Olympics. The WWE stars landed down under late last week to take part in the long awaited 2024 Elimination Chamber, which took place over the weekend (24…
Molonglo Next Canberra Town Centre
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The ACT Government is building Canberra’s future by leading work on a proposal to the Commonwealth to reclassify the Molonglo Group Centre as Canberra’s sixth town centre. “The commercial centre proposed in the suburb of Molonglo is currently classified as a ‘group centre’ which reflects the original planning for Molonglo Valley as a home for…
LONESOME DAY RECORDS Releases “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”
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Lonesome Day Records has released a gritty, Rock-tinged Bluegrass version of “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” featuring American Idol star Bo Bice. It’s the first radio single from the upcoming all-star Bluegrass tribute to Bob Seger, SILVER BULLET BLUEGRASS, due out this summer. Americana Highways premiered the song earlier this week. Fans can stream “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”…
James Reed Signs Multi-Year Docuseries Deal
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After fielding extensive interest from filmmakers, Colossal Biosciences and production partner Teton Ridge Entertainment have signed with James Reed, director of Oscar-winning Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher, and his company Underdog Films, to produce a multi-year docuseries following the groundbreaking work of Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company. Reed and producing partner Matt Houghton…