Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) is thrilled to announce Emma Macey-Storch, as the winner of the inaugural Ferguson Film Prize. The director of the documentary Geeta will receive a $3000 personal cash prize, a trophy, and an official accreditation. Emma Macey-Storch is an award-winning director and producer, having worked across documentary, animation, and fiction on…
Coles Outfits Fully Functioning Supermarket At St Lucy’s School
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As part of the ongoing commitment to providing opportunities for people living with disabilities, Coles has fitted out a fully functioning supermarket at St Lucy’s School, an independent school for students with disabilities, to assist in teaching students’ practical life skills. Principal of St Lucy’s School David Raphael said he was delighted for the school…
Sweet Magnolias Renewed for Third Season
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Netflix has renewed Sweet Magnolias for a third season. Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by MIRA Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series. Actors JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley set…
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
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Director John Shepphird Stars Jack Scalia, Jeremy Luke, Joseph Russo Rated MA Score 0/6 Trouble encircles Seaside Heights, NJ as once more, intense drilling vibrations coming from the town’s new beach resort attract a swarm of deadly sharks who crave human flesh. Under those circumstances, the sheriff’s son, TC, and his friends, who bear an…
Netflix Greenlights Liz Feldman’s No Good Deed
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On the anniversary of the series premiere of Dead to Me (May 3, 2019), Netflix ordered a new series from the show’s creator, Liz Feldman, with the greenlight of No Good Deed. Liz Feldman created the comedy series and will also serve as an executive producer. Netflix has a multi-year overall deal with Feldman. Netflix…
The Phantom #1 Sells for $20K at Auction
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The Australian printed edition #1 of The Phantom sold at auction over the weekend for over $20,000 almost doubling its estimated expectations. Editions #2, #3, #4 and #5 also broke record prices individually for their editions with all comics selling for over $50K in a single auction. “Comics are just another form of a passion…
Netflix Announce Obliterated
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Netflix have announced Obliterated, a new action-comedy series from Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald who serve as Executive Producers and Showrunners via their Counterbalance Entertainment production banner. Sony Pictures Television is the studio. Casting is underway with plans for production to commence in the summer. Obliterated is a high-octane action-comedy…
AIFC announces Khushaal Vyas as new COO
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Australia India Film Council (AIFC) today announced the appointment of youth leader and lawyer Khushaal Vyas as their Chief Operating Officer. Khushaal is from Western Sydney with a history of social justice and diversity advocacy. He is an extremely passionate advocate for greater collaboration between the Australian and Indian film industries and the opportunities such…
Australia Post Launches ‘Even good dogs have bad days’ Campaign
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Australia’s dog owners are being urged to keep their pets secured following a surge in serious bites and other incidents, as Australia Post’s posties and drivers deliver record volumes of parcels amid increased pet ownership across the country. Australia Post Executive General Manager Network Operations Rod Barnes said shocking images of injuries and confronting footage…
Vic Government Supporting Independent Performing Arts Producers
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The Andrews Labor Government is supporting independent performing arts producers to build their careers and practices with flow-on benefits for artists and the wider Victorian performing arts sector. Part of the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative, the latest round of Unlocking Capacity grants support producers to build their skills and networks while developing a sustainable practice.…
Kings of Leon to Play Mildura
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Kings of Leon, will play a one-off regional gig in Mildura on Saturday, 29 October, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula recently announced Mildura will be the only regional stop on the band’s first Australian and New Zealand tour in 10 years. “We invest…
Old People’s Home For 4-Year-Olds Wins at New York festival TV and Film Awards
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Season 2 of much-loved ABC Factual series Old People’s Home For 4-Year-Olds was the ABC’s big winner when it was named the only Australian Grand Award winner at the prestigious New York Festivals’ TV and Film Awards. The awards recognise the most innovative and entertaining screen content from more than 50 countries around the world.…
Fruit Pickers to Now Get Minimum Wage
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The Australian Workers’ Union has welcomed the new Horticulture Award which introduces an hourly minimum rate for fruit pickers, who will now enjoy the same baseline conditions as all other Australian workers. AWU National Secretary Daniel Walton explained that in November 2021, the AWU secured an historic industrial win for fruit pickers by successfully arguing…
Coles Electric-Powered Vehicle Trial
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Coles is using an electric-powered truck to deliver stock to New South Wales stores under a trial being undertaken with transport partner Linfox Logistics. David Clark, Head of Transport Safety & Sustainability – Supply Chain, said the electric truck trial was a significant step in Coles’ Sustainability Strategy, and demonstrated how Coles could win together…
Battleship & American Warships
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Battleship Director Peter Berg Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker & Liam Neeson Rated M Score 4/6 American Warships Director Thunder Levin Stars Mario Van Peebles, Carl Weathers & Johanna Watts Rated TV-14 Score 1/6 I wish I could say that there was a rational train of thought behind the decision of watching Battleship…
Arena
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Director Peter Manoogian Starring Paul Satterfield, Hamilton Camp & Claudia Christian Rated M Score 2.5/6 A human becomes an unlikely rising star in the biggest fighting tournament in the galaxy that’s dominated by alien species. For those of you who might be interested after some quick research I found out that Arena is considered as…
Australia Post Celebrates CWA Centenary
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Australia Post has released a new stamp to celebrate 100 years of advocacy and community work by Country Women’s Associations across Australia to improve the lives of rural and regional women, children and communities. “The celebration of our centenary is an important milestone for our association and our members, marking 100 years of advocacy on…
Tram Project to Bring Jobs
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The Andrews Labor Government is on track to deliver the largest investment in locally-made trams in Australia’s history – supporting thousands of jobs and improving access to Melbourne’s iconic tram network. Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded the contract to build 100 new and accessible trams as part of the Labor Government’s $1.85 billion Next…