Director Shane McLachlan Score 6/6 In 2019-20 Australia experienced a catastrophic bushfire season, one of the worst on record. This documentary focuses not only on the fires and their devastating effect on Australia’s unique wildlife and eco system, but whether climate change played a roll, why was it so random and merciless and will this…
Roskino Launches RCW
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ROSKINO recently announced the launch of a new initiative: a unified export brand of the Russian content industry, Russian Content Worldwide (RCW). Evgenia Markova, CEO of ROSKINO explained that the mission of RCW is to develop international networking and cooperation, while also establishing communication amongst Russian professionals, whose projects are targeted at international markets and…
Roskino Russian Film Festival Coming in 2021
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One of the key events of the Russian Pavilion in Cannes is the presentation of the Russian Film Festival. Organized by ROSKINO and the Russian Ministry of Culture, it has a great socio-cultural and economic meaning stimulating interest in Russian cinema and creating a positive image of Russia abroad to further integrate Russia into the…
Trigger Happy Visualised at the Toff in Town on July 15
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Monash University’s SensiLab and the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) Animal Logic Academy have teamed up to bring a next generation audio-visual experience to the masses as part of a new live performance. The 60-minute live performance called Trigger Happy ‘Visualised’ will showcase the use of innovative technologies like the AirSticks, which through in-built sensory…
Netflix and Shonda Rhimes Extend Creative Partnership
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After the global record-breaking success of Bridgerton, Netflix and prolific producer Shonda Rhimes are extending their creative content relationship. A new pact expands the current deal with Rhimes, her company Shondaland as well as her long-standing producing partner Betsy Beers. The newly expanded partnership will give Netflix and Shondaland Media the opportunity to exclusively produce,…
Berlanti/Schechter Films Ink First Look Deal with Netflix
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Berlanti/Schechter Films, a production company founded by Emmy and Golden Globe nominated writer, director, and producer Greg Berlanti and his producing partner Sarah Schechter, have inked a first look deal for feature films exclusively at Netflix. The partnership expands Berlanti’s relationship with Netflix, where he executive produced the series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and You,…
Occupation: Rainfall
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Director Luke Sparke Starring Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Gillies & Jet Tranter Rated M Score 5/6 Two years after aliens land on Earth, survivors from Sydney, Australia, fight in a desperate war as the number of casualties continue to grow. Okay, perhaps I should have done my homework and rewatched Occupation (Rainfall’s prequel which…
Charging Your Mobile in Melbourne
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Busy city-goers are making the most of free mobile charging facilities across Melbourne’s eight CBD and inner-city train stations with the new units being used more than 9,000 times. The units are operational at Flinders Street, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament, Richmond, North Melbourne, South Yarra and Southern Cross Station. Victorian Minister for Public Transport Ben…
Australian F1 Grand Prix & MotoGP Cancelled Due to Pandemic
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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and Australian MotoGP will not take place in 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the global pandemic – including a slower than forecast rollout of the Commonwealth vaccination program and subsequent caps to international traveler intake. “It’s very disappointing that these much-loved events can’t proceed but this is…
GWS v Gold Coast Suns to Play at Mars Stadium
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The Andrews Labor Government is bringing more AFL games to regional Victoria with Greater Western Sydney set to take on the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium in Ballarat this Sunday 11 July. “As the home of footy, Victoria is proud to support the AFL to keep the 2021 season going and it’s great we…
Canberra Libs Calling for Government to Reform ACT Planning System
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The ACT Labor-Greens Government has finally admitted that their planning system is flawed, beyond repair and in need of being re-written. Shadow Minister for Planning Peter Cain said that the new planning system must be clear, concise, and incorporate the character of existing suburbs. “It’s obvious that there is a huge disconnect between the current…
$35k Announced Under 2021 Nature Play Grants Program
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A playground finder app and a new non-competitive orienteering course at Mulligans Flat Sanctuary are among the five projects receiving a share of $35,650 under the 2021 Nature Play Grants program. Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said that The Playground Finder by Play Australia will encourage more kids to get outside and discover…
ACT Government Announces 2020 Book of the Year Shortlist
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The ACT Government has announced the shortlist for the 2020 ACT Book of the Year. Minister for the Arts Tara Cheyne congratulated the authors and confirmed that an event will take place later in July to announce the winner. “The ACT Government’s ACT Book of the Year Award aims to support the development of ACT-based…
Money Plane
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Director Andrew Lawrence Starring Adam Copeland, Kelsey Grammar & Thomas Jane Rated MA Score 0/6 A professional thief with $40 million in debt and his family’s life on the line must commit one final heist – rob a futuristic airborne casino filled with the world’s most dangerous criminals. The big question is why the heck…
Russian Presence at the 74th Cannes Film Festival
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The Russian Pavilion and the virtual stand at Marché du Film are organized by ROSKINO with the support of the Russian Cinema Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Despite complications due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russia will take part in the world’s major film festival. The Russian Pavilion will open on…
Perth’s Barrack Square, Bell Tower and Jetties Receive Landmark Status
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WA Heritage Minister David Templeman has announced the finalisation of Perth’s iconic Barrack Square and Jetties in the State Register of Heritage Places. “So many of us will have wonderful memories of visiting Barrack Square and Jetties to catch a ferry to Perth Zoo, enjoy a meal with friends, cycle along the river or visit…
Canberra’s Electric Bike Library Continues
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Canberrans will have another year to trial electric bikes and accessories for free, to help them make the switch to zero emissions transport and take real action on climate change. Since launching in September 2020, 82% of people who have borrowed a bike from the Electric Bike Library have said they see themselves purchasing an…
ACT Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
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The ACT’s single use plastics ban has started with Canberrans already stepping up to protect our local environment and reduce harmful waste going to landfill. “With strong support from the Canberra community, we have taken action to ban the sale, supply and distribution of single use plastic cutlery, drink stirrers and polystyrene containers,” Minister for…