Paralympic athlete Isis Holt has today announced her retirement from competitive athletics after a career which saw her win five Paralympic medals, four world titles and Commonwealth Games gold. One of the world’s leading T35 sprinters who shattered nine world records throughout her career, 21-year-old Holt will now turn her attention to her next chapter…
Double Dragon
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Director James Yukich Starring Robert Patrick, Mark Dacascos & Scott Wolf Rated PG Score 1.5/6 Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and is determined to get the brothers’ half and have a complete medallion so he can gain absolute power. For those of…
A Puppy For Christmas? Think Twice
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Christmas is only weeks away – and if you’re thinking about giving your loved one a puppy as a gift, Dogs Australia urges you to “think twice”. “Puppies can’t be exchanged, returned or put in the cupboard if the Christmas present isn’t the right fit. There’s a huge misconception that pets make great Christmas gifts…
Brightening up Sydney Building Sites
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Ten new large-scale artworks will soon adorn protective fencing around the city’s busiest construction zones thanks to the City of Sydney’s creative hoarding program. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said in a bid to enliven Sydney streets, developers building in high traffic areas are required to cover their hoardings with art by a living Australian artist…
Australia Post Resumes Inbound International Sea Mail
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Australia Post today announced the resumption of inbound international sea mail from Monday 21 November 2022. Australia Post’s Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Paul Graham explained that Sea mail entering Australia from overseas was temporarily suspended from 1 October 2022. Australia Post continued to accept mail that had been sent to Australia by…
Don’t Forget Your Letters to Santa!!
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With the countdown to Christmas upon us, Australia Post is calling on children from Broome to Brisbane to Bourke to pick up some paper, secure some stamps and get their letters to Santa in the mailbox.Australia Post General Manager, Retail Operations Josh Bannister said Christmas was the busiest time of year for the postal service…
Something to Consider for Christmas
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Perth based meal-kit delivery service My Foodie Box have released their 2022 Christmas Box that aims to help make cooking up a festive feast as easy as possible. “The way people shop and cook has changed over the last few years as more and more West Aussies have embraced the meal-kit delivery option that not…
Erin Molan and Beau Ryan Help Launch Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
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The Salvation Army have launched their annual Christmas Appeal this week, which aims to raise $23 million to support Aussies in need during the festive season, with the help of champions Erin Molan and Beau Ryan. Erin and Beau have supported the work of The Salvos over the years, seeing first-hand the impact of The…
Australia’s Most Expensive Hamper
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Hampers Galore has released Australia’s most expensive hamper. Lifting the lid on just what is in the hamper Ash Hewawasam, CEO of Hampers Galore explained that the hamper that retails for $5900 (plus delivery) and includes a 2.5 ct white gold diamond bracelet as well as a selection of decadent treats including a bottle of…
Netflix Lands Rights to Kotaro Isaka’s book Seesaw Monster
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Netflix has landed the feature rights for Kotaro Isaka’s ( Bullet Train ) book Seesaw Monster. Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek Pinault are attached to star as well as produce.Olivia Milch is writing the screenplay. Milch is known for writing the screenplay for Gary Ross’ 2018 movie Ocean’s 8. Details are being kept under wraps…
Chris Rock to Perform First-Ever Live Comedy Special on Netflix
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Netflix have announced that legendary comedian, writer, director and actor Chris Rock will be the first artist to perform live on Netflix for the company’s first-ever live, global streaming event. The comedy special is set to stream in early 2023. Additional details will be announced at a later date. “Chris Rock is one of the…
Cobargo Has a New Return and Earn
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Cobargo has a new location to return and earn with the opening of a Return and Earn machine at the Cobargo Hotel. Bega Valley Shire residents are already enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 43 million bottles and cans for recycling since Return and Earn launched in December 2017. “The community is helping reduce litter and…
80th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign this Remembrance Day
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign this Remembrance Day, Kokoda Youth Foundation are holding a Kokoda Legacy event on Saturday November 12 through Kokoda Barracks in Canungra, where Australian soldiers were trained in jungle warfare before being deployed to New Guinea in 1942. Event participants will hike or trail run either a…
DoorDash and Wing Announce Pilot Program
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DoorDash and Wing have developed the capability to make drone delivery available via the DoorDash app in Australia, delivering convenient access to food and essentials from local restaurants and retailers in 15 minutes or less. Launching this week the service will be tested via a pilot program in Logan, located within the booming South East…
Quantum Leap: A Leap to Di For
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Director Christopher Allen Starring Joshua Ramsey, Ed Ernstes & LaDonna Pettijohn Score 5/6 Sam Beckett has leapt into a 26-year-old American male on a visit to Paris, France. Finding himself with a beautiful young British girl, all seems well until Sam discovers the exact date: August 30, 1997, twenty-four hours before the death of Princess…
Australia Post Spread the Merry campaign
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Australia Post is taking its annual Spread the Merry campaign to new heights this year with a continued focus on delivering joy and creating connection. The new campaign, created by The Monkeys, tells the story of an inflatable Santa who has been blown away from his home on a suburban lawn and is off on…
AIDC Reveals Theme and First Look at Program
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Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) has revealed 2023 theme and first look at program line-up. The Southern Hemisphere’s premier industry forum and marketplace for documentary and factual content – the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) – have announced the first confirmed guests and theme for its 2023 conference. Thanks to the support of Principal Partner…
VFF Red Poppy Award Winners Announced
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Matt Nable’s Transfusion, Starring Sam Worthington has won the the Red Poppy Award for Best Film at the Veteran’s Film Festival. Jury Chair Bruce Beresford announced Transfusion as the winner of the prestigious *Howard Frank Van Norton Award for Best Film among a cluster of Red Poppy Awards including Sam Worthington for Best Actor and…