Northern Corroboree Frogs, Swift Parrots, Regent Honeyeaters and two species of rare orchids are now listed as ‘critically endangered’ in the ACT to align with national listings. Seventeen other nationally threatened species have also been added to the ACT Threatened Native Species List across various categories. “I have changed the status of these species to…
Thurston More & Sempa The Great Playing Shows at MIFF
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Melbourne International Film Festival today announces two special live music events – with a performance by former Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore leading the charge. In an exclusive for Melbourne, the iconic art rock and experimental musician will grace the stage of the Astor Theatre, performing music that he composed to accompany four seminal works…
Avengers: Endgame
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Director Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo Rated M Score 5.5/6 After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe. Sorry…
Minecraft Mini Melbourne
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The Victorian Andrews Labor Government has built a virtual world of Melbourne’s underground history and landmarks – including the Metro Tunnel – in Minecraft to help students hone their creativity and problem-solving skills. Minister for Education James Merlino and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan launched a Minecraft collaboration between the Department of Education and…
Casting Announced for BBC One and FX Adaption A Christmas Carol
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BBC One and FX are partnering on a new adaptation of the timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. The three-part special is a unique and original take on the Charles Dickens’ iconic ghost story by Steven Knight (Taboo, Peaky Blinders) and a haunting, hallucinatory, spine-tingling immersion into Scrooge’s dark night of the soul. It will be…
Crossworlds
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Director Krishna Rao Starring Rutger Hauer, Josh Charles, Stuart Wilson & Andrea Roth Rated M Score 3/6 A young man discovers that his father was from another dimension and that he is the key to the operation of a crystal that can be the deciding factor in a war crossing the dimensions. Its been years…
Record Setting Active April 2019
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From Donvale to Dunolly, a record 130,211 Victorians of all ages and abilities took the pledge to ramp up their level of fitness and physical activity in the 2019 Premier’s Active April. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today congratulated everyone who had signed up to the Premier’s Active April and spread…
NSW First-Time Drink Drivers Face Immediate Three-Month Licence Suspension
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From May 2019 in New South Wales, drink drivers who are first-time, lower range offenders will receive an immediate three-month licence suspension and a fine of $561. New South Wales Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said this reform makes it clear if you break the law, you will pay the price. “We are…
Netflix Signs First Look Deal with Dark Horse Entertainment
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Netflix has closed a first look deal with Dark Horse Entertainment. Under the new deal, Dark Horse Entertainment will give Netflix a first look at its IP for both film and TV and has started exploring future projects. Dark Horse Entertainment’s Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Paul Schwake signed on to produce. Netflix and Dark…
Principal Photography Begins on The Witches
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Principal photography has begun on “The Witches,” a fantastical adventure from Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”). Starring Oscar winners Anne Hathaway (“Les Misérable,” “Ocean’s 8”) and Octavia Spencer (“The Help,” “The Shape of Water”), Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci (“The Hunger Games” films, “The Lovely Bones”), and award-winning comedy legend Chris Rock. Newcomer Jahzir Kadeem…
AFL Emergency service workers Tribute Match
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Emergency service workers from across the state will be honoured at an AFL tribute match between Hawthorn and Collingwood football clubs on Friday 5 July. The Andrews Labor Government, the AFL, the Hawthorn and the Collingwood Football Clubs and emergency service agencies are standing together in support of emergency service workers and the Emergency Services…
Netflix Announces Korean Adaptation of Designated Survivor
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Netflix has announced that Designated Survivor: 60 Days, a Korean adaptation of Designated Survivor, will launch globally in July. The worldwide rights for the title was licensed from global independent studio Entertainment One (eOne). Designated Survivor: 60 Days follows the main storyline of the original format but has been adapted to feature more of the…
Single-Use Straws Banned from Victorian Zoos
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All single-use plastic bottles will be banned from Zoos Victoria sites in an effort to move towards zero public waste going to landfill. Victorian Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said that from 1 May, single-use plastic bottled water and soft drinks, along with straws and plastic bags, will no longer be used or…
More Cast for BBC One and Netflix’s Dracula
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Additional casting has been unveiled for BBC One and Netflix’s forthcoming Dracula. Joining Claes Bang as Dracula will be Jonathan Aris (Sherlock, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch), Sacha Dhawan (The Boy With The Top Knot, The Great), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits, Adulting), Catherine Schell (Doctor Who, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service), Youssef Kerkour (Home, Jack Ryan), and Clive…
ACT Dance Week Celebrations
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Dance week (April 29th to May 5th) celebrations kicked off in the ACT recently and the Government is encouraging Canberrans to take advantage of the performances and classes on offer throughout the week. Minister for the Arts and Cultural Events Gordon Ramsay launched Dance Week, presented by Ausdance ACT, as part of International Dance Day…
Better CCTV Cameras for Melbourne Train Stations
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The Andrews Labor Government has upgrade Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at almost every Melbourne train station, providing clearer images and making it easier to retrieve footage and catch offenders. Victorian Minister for Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne explained that since 2016, more than 2,300 digital cameras have been installed across 185 metropolitan stations.…
No More Plastic Straws for Rottnest Island
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Single-use plastic straws will be banned on Rottnest Island, helping eliminate plastic waste at the tourism hotspot. “The State Government continues to build on initiatives such as the single-use plastic bag ban, biodegradable fishing bait boxes and now the ban on plastic straws on Rottnest Island. Most plastic takes years to degrade, in some cases…
The Rocketeer
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Director Joe Johnston Starring Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin Rated PG Score 4.5/6 A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero. Okay, The Rocketeer is based on a comic book character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer Dave Stevens, first…