Director Shawn Levy Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer & Taika Waititi Rated M Score 6/6 A bank teller discovers that he’s actually an NPC inside a brutal, open world video game. As fun and light-hearted movie Free Guy I was a little bummed that I didn’t get a chance to watch this one on the…
The Suicide Squad
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Director James Gunn Starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba & John Cena Rated MA Score 5.5/6 Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Okay, there was a small…
Crime Drama Strange River headed to ABC
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New crime drama Savage River was announced recently, developed and commissioned by the ABC with worldwide distribution rights acquired by Dynamic Television. Produced by Aquarius Films, Jocelyn Moorhouse (Wakefield, Stateless, The Dressmaker) is directing the 6 x 57 series with Golden Globe-nominated actress Katherine Langford (Thirteen Reasons Why, Cursed, Knives Out) attached in the leading…
Production Begins on Beep and Mort
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The ABC and Screen Australia have announced that production is underway on the preschool series, Beep and Mort. Produced by Windmill Pictures and distributed by ABC Commercial, this mixed media series for ABC Kids is also funded by the South Australian Film Corporation. Based on Windmill Theatre Company’s award-winning theatre show, Beep, this new series…
Weekend Postal Delivers Set for Victoria
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Posties and delivery drivers are set to deliver as many as 350,000 parcels across Victoria each and every weekend for the rest of the year, while Australia Post facilities in Melbourne are processing on average a million parcels each day, enough to fill the seats of the MCG ten times. Australia Post General Manager Corporate…
Children’s Book Helping with Anxiety ‘Sleep Tight’ Released
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An Australian designed children’s book and “worry doll” is giving new hope to parents with anxious children. Through the power of story, children learn the ancient practice of using a worry doll to release their worries & fears – and it’s a game changer for exhausted parents supporting children with anxiety. Mother-of-two Amy Markham says…
765 Million Cans Saved in Western Australia
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Western Australians have saved 765 million 10 cent containers from landfill during the first year of operation of the State’s container deposit scheme. “When Containers for Change launched a year ago, an estimated 70 per cent of 10c containers were going to landfill, but now as many as 60 per cent of 10c containers are…
Three New Mediterranean Wine Varieties Developed Supported by WA Government
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The McGowan Government continues to support the expansion of the State’s wine industry, backing the local development of three new wine varieties from the Mediterranean – two receiving a medal at a recent Western Australian wine show. “Our Government is getting behind WA’s wine industry to optimise its potential by investing in scientific research on…
Scam Losses reported to Scamwatch exceed $211 million
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Scamwatch is urging people to be extra vigilant about scams after Australians reported a record $211 million in losses to scams so far this year, an 89 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Scamwatch. The losses, reported between 1 January and 19 September, have already surpassed…
Russian Film Companies Secure Deals at TIFF
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Following the results of the TIFF Industry, which took place online from September 9 to 18 as part of the 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Russian content producers secured a number of deals and negotiated the sale of films, TV series and animation with distributors from Sweden, USA, Canada, Japan, China, Spain, Italy, Mongolia,…
All-Terrain Wheelchair Grants
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A new grants program will provide up to $10,000 for organisations, delivering on the McGowan Government’s election commitment to provide all-terrain wheelchairs at more locations across Western Australia. “The McGowan Government’s election commitment to provide more all-terrain wheelchairs across WA will enable communities to be more inclusive and ensure our State’s beautiful landscapes are accessible…
Australia Post Announces 2021 Community Grants recipients
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Australia Post have announced the recipients of its 2021 Community Grants, with 76 organisations awarded a total of more than $500,000 in funding in support of mental health projects. Australia Post Head of Community Nicky Tracey said she was delighted to support projects making a real difference to mental health, with recipients catering to a…
Canberra Library Delivery Service
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Canberrans will have more opportunities to lose themselves in a good book with registrations now open for free contactless delivery of library resources. “Just in time for school holidays, the popular Mystery Box and Home Library services are back, delivering items such as books and DVDs to your front door,” Minister for Transport and City…
Larapinta and Our Law Headed to NITV in 2022
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National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Screen Australia have announced two new distinctive documentary series slated for 2022 – Larapinta and Our Law. The documentaries will join a family of powerful factual stories at NITV, following a year that has seen documentaries such as Incarceration Nation and History Bites Back reach audiences and garner discussion nationwide.…
Six-Episode Documentary Unheard Coming to Amazon Prime Video October 29
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Amazon Prime Video have announced a ground-breaking new six-episode documentary series, UNHEARD, the first feature produced by LADbible Australia Originals and with production funding from Screen Australia. All six episodes of UNHEARD will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand and select countries around the world on 29 October, with the first two…
October 4 is World Vodka Day
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Kavka is a premium vodka distilled and bottled in Poland that has recently launched in Australia, in time for World Vodka Day on October 4th, 2021. Made using traditional production methods from the 19th Century, Kavka is reminiscent of how Polish Vodka used to taste: bold and full of personality. Adding to the uniqueness, Kavka…
Robocop (1994) – The Future of Law Enforcement
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Director Paul Lynch Starring Richard Eden, Yvette Nipar & Blu Mankuma Rated PG Score 3/6 RoboCop and Madigan uncover a conspiracy by an insane genius and an OCP executive to develop a computer linked to a human brain designed to run the entire city. Okay, I’m sure that you all know about the Robocop Remake…
After the Verdict Coming to 9Network
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To catch a killer, four everyday people go beyond the call of jury duty in the 9Network’s gripping new drama series After The Verdict, with major production investment from Screen Australia. The series stars Sullivan Stapleton (Animal Kingdom, Strike Back, Blindspot), Magda Szubanski (Kath & Kim, Babe, Happy Feet) and Lincoln Younes (Doctor Doctor, Grand…