Australia Post’s 2023 Community Grants program will provide funding to 72 not-for-profit community groups across the country whose projects support mental health and greater connection in their communities. Grants of up to $10,000 each have been awarded to support a range of groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQ+, the Culturally and Linguistically…
Fairy Tales at QAGOMA this Summer
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Across a magical threshold and beyond the everyday, ‘Fairy Tales’ is an unexpected and immersive exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art this summer. QAGOMA Director Chris Saines explained that ‘Fairy Tales’, presented across the entire ground floor of GOMA from 2 December until 28 April 2024, would re-tell the enduring folk stories of childhood…
Jessica Redmayne appointed Dementia Australia Ambassador
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Dementia Australia marked Dementia Action Week by welcoming actress and star of Home and Away Jessica Redmayne as the newest Ambassador. Ms Redmayne was inspired to support Dementia Australia after her mother Christine was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and her family accessed support from Dementia Australia. “When Mum was diagnosed with dementia, my Dad…
Australia Post and Beyond Blue to brighten lives with ‘Connection Postcards’
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Australia Post and Beyond Blue have again joined forces to distribute 4 million prepaid ‘Connection Postcards’ to households across the country during the month of September, encouraging people to check in with friends and loved ones. Beyond Blue’s Connections matter booklet research indicates nearly half of all Australians will face health challenges during their lifetime,…
Irish Film Festival Australia Announces 2023 Program
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From The Banshees of Inisherin and The Quiet Girl, to Derry Girls, Bad Sisters and Normal People, the power and popularity of local Irish stories with universal themes is at an all time high. With 16 films, including 15 Australian Premieres and multiple award winning titles and talent, the 9th Irish Film Festival Australia from…
A Guide to Preparing for a Pet Sitter for Your Furry Friend
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Editor’s Note: a big thank you to Tyler Evans of Dogzasters for writting this guide to help you prepare for a pet sitter. The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for a Pet Sitter: Your Furry Friend’s Care Comes First Planning a trip can be exciting, but it’s essential to ensure your furry friend is well-cared for…
Australia Competing at the Invictus Games 2023
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The Invictus Games 2023 kicked off recently in Dusseldorf, Germany celebrating the power of sport, the resilience of veterans and the unconquered Invictus spirit. Team Australia is made up of 31 current and former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who have been wounded, injured or become ill during their military service. Minister for Veterans’…
RACV Reveals Victoria’s Cheapest Car to Own and Operate
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RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey has revealed Victoria’s cheapest car to own and operate is the MG3 Core light Hatch – taking out the top spot for a third year in a row – with monthly costs of $746.01. The MG3 Core was closely followed by Kia Picanto S at $765.87 per month and…
Australia Post Celebrates Aussie ‘Big Things’
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Despite their kitsch, 1980s vibe, Australians still can’t get enough of Aussie ‘Big Things’ like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple. Australia Post quizzed 1,000 Australians in August 2023 about our nationwide relationship with these giant roadside structures. It revealed that almost 90 percent of us have visited at least one of around 1,000…
CIMIC’s Leighton Asia wins five M&E projects
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CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded five electrical works projects for the Hong Kong Housing Authority in the past 18 months.Awarded to Leighton Asia’s mechanical and electrical engineering arm, Pekko Engineers, the five projects will generate revenue of A$116 million (Editor’s note A$1 = HK$5). The contracts comprise mechanical and electrical works for…
Coles Top Donation Dogs 0f 2023
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The top fundraising Donation Dogs at Coles have been revealed for the 2023 financial year with Coles Liverpool taking out the coveted “Top Dog” award. With the help and generosity of Coles customers, more than $830,000 was raised for Guide Dogs last financial year from Donation Dogs at the front of more than 900 Coles…
Australia Post Pillowcase Workshops
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Australia Post will lend a helping hand to high-risk communities across Australia by supporting Australian Red Cross deliver Pillowcase workshops, an initiative aiming to help kids in schools across the nation understand the importance of being prepared for a disaster. Australia Post Executive General Manager of Community, Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement, Tanny Mangos, said that…
Screen Australia and ABC Announce Maggie Beer’s Big Mission
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Screen Australia, ABC and Screenwest have announced that Australia’s food icon, Maggie Beer AO is looking to improve the lives of older Australians in her new series for the ABC, Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. Currently filming in Perth and produced by the award-winning team at Western Australian production company, Artemis Media (Ningaloo Nyinggulu, New Leash…
BINGE and Screen Ireland Announce New Drama Series
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BINGE, Screen Australia and Screen Ireland have announced a new original drama, Mix Tape – an international co-production between the Foxtel Group, acclaimed Australian production company, Aquarius Films and one of Ireland’s leading TV and film production companies, Subotica. Mix Tape is a four-part event miniseries adapted from the popular and critically acclaimed novel by…
Netball NSW Announces New Premier League Netball Team
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Netball NSW has proudly announced a new Premier League netball team, South West Mounties Magic, the next step for elite sports within Mounties Group. In a partnership between the group’s health and wellbeing offering, Mounties Care and Liverpool City Netball Association, the introduction of an additional Premier League netball team will offer a clear pathway…
12 Rounds
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Director Renny Harlin Stars John Cena, Ashley Scott, Aidan Gillen Rated M Score 3/6 Detective Danny Fisher discovers his girlfriend has been kidnapped by an ex-con tied to Fisher’s past, and he’ll have to successfully complete 12 challenges in order to secure her safe release. I do remember watching this one around the time it…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Gelato Flavors
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Gelatissimo’s newest collaboration to celebrate the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, in cinemas September 7. From August 25, Gelatissimo are unleashing an army of flavour obsession to celebrate with 5 awesome flavours: the all new ‘Mutant Madness’, ‘Donatello’s Dragonfruit and Lychee’, ‘Leonardo’s Lolly Wonderland’, ‘Raphael’s Raspberry’ and ‘Michelangelo’s Mango’. “Teenage Mutant Ninja…
CIT Woden Development
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The development application for the main building at CIT Woden is now approved, cranes are place, and construction is ramping up on the main structure which is due for completion in 2025. “We’re investing in this transformational infrastructure project to support the future skills our city needs, but it has also been a game changer…