Victorians can once again watch the penguins on parade with the re-opening of the St Kilda Pier Breakwater – one of Melbourne’s top tourist attractions. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Member for Albert Park Martin Foley and Member for Southern Metropolitan Nina Taylor on the opening night to watch hundreds…
Helping Save Canberra’s Mammal Emblem and Unique Orchid
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The ACT Government’s management of Canberra’s iconic Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Brindabella Midge Orchid is helping prevent their extinction, new reports show. Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti said that the five-year implementation progress reports show that the ACT Government’s action plans are improving the chances of survival for Canberra’s mammal emblem and unique orchid. “We…
Hua Mu Lan (1939)
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Director Bu Wancang Staring Chen Yunshang Score 6/6 A young woman takes her father’s place in the army and, over several years, rises through the ranks to fight off invaders near the Great Wall and save the Tang dynasty. For those of you who might be interested Hua Mu Lan is also known as Mulan…
New Agreement for the use of Bruce Oval
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The ACT Government and the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) are supporting local and rural sporting teams through a new partnership for use of Bruce Oval sporting precinct. Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said the agreement between CIT and NSWRL is about supporting grassroots sporting teams. “Bruce Oval will now give local Canberra…
So who wants to be a recording artist?
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Djooky Music Awards (DMA), the first global online song contest, is seeking out the most talented artists and songwriters from Australia and around the world in a search for someone to become the next biggest singing sensation. Open to amateurs, professional songwriters and musicians, one buddying artist will have a once in a lifetime opportunity…
A Rise in Romance Baiting Scams
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Australians reported a record-breaking $37 million lost to Scamwatch last year for dating and romance scams. Total losses are expected to be much higher and scammers are now using dating apps to lure victims into investment scams. This new technique, called romance baiting, involves scammers meeting people on dating apps and then moving the conversation…
CHOICE Welcomes Moves to Ban Bank Marketing in Schools
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CHOICE welcomes ACT’s vote to ban bank marketing in schools, CHOICE is also calling on other states and territories to follow ACT and Victoria’s lead and stop banks from marketing to kids in schools. “This is an important moment for the ACT community. School banking schemes are simply polished marketing programs designed to capture lifelong…
Rip Curl Pro Returning to Bells Beach in 2022
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Victoria’s world-famous Rip Curl Pro will return to iconic Bells Beach in 2022 under a new three-year agreement secured by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced the deal with the World Surf League to continue the tradition at the renowned break near Torquay following the cancellation of…
Support for ACT Container Scheme at All Time High
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The release of the ACT Container Deposit Scheme Annual Statutory Report for 2019-20 has shown support among Canberrans is at an all-time high with strong and growing participation. “The report shows that since the ACT Container Deposit Scheme commenced on 30 June 2018, over 148.1 million containers have been redeemed,” Minister for Transport and City…
The Broken Hearts Gallery
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Director Natalie Krinsky Starring Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery & Utkarsh Ambudkar Rated M Score 3/6 A 20-something art gallery assistant living in New York City, who also happens to be an emotional hoarder. After she gets dumped by her latest boyfriend, Lucy is inspired to create The Broken Heart Gallery, a pop-up space for the…
ACMI Reopening After $40 Mill Redevelopment
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Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, will welcome back visitors tomorrow following its physical and digital transformation. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson was at ACMI today to celebrate the official opening of the $40 million redevelopment. “Victorians are hungry for creative experiences and ACMI’s reopening will entice more visitors back to the heart…
The Marksman
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Director Robert Lorenz Starring Liam Neeson, Juan Pablo Raba & Jacob Perez Rated M Score 3.5/6 A rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who have pursued him into the U.S. This is probably not going to be one of Liam Neeson’s more…
Golden Tag Fishing Competition Hits $100K Milestone
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Regional Victoria is experiencing a fishing tourism boom, with the Golden Tag competition racking up a huge $100,000 in prizemoney paid to winners since being expanded and relaunched. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the competition is having big benefits on the tourism industry, with fishers travelling across the state to chase up…
Australian Cricketing Legends Honoured with 25th Australia Post Legends Awards
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Six of Australia’s greatest cricket stars are being honoured in the 25th annual Australia Post Legends Awards, celebrating their significant contribution to the world of sport and the wider community. The 2021 Legends – Allan Border AO, Adam Gilchrist AM, Jason Gillespie, Dennis Lillee AM MBE, Ellyse Perry and Ricky Ponting AO – will each…
A Taste of Ireland Touring Australia in 2021
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A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will have you laughing, crying and jigging into the night with a show that has entertained thousands. A Taste of Ireland brings all new sets, costumes, tunes and effects to over 90 cities and towns across Australia in 2021. An all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza, this energetic,…
Higher Ground Productions Announces Upcoming Projects
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Higher Ground Productions, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company in partnership with Netflix, have announced a new slate of upcoming projects. The content encompasses a range of fiction, non-fiction and kids & family across both series and feature films. This announcement builds on their existing slate of projects which includes Academy Award winning…
Animated Series Daniel Spellbound Coming to Netflix in 2022
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Netflix, Boat Rocker Studios and Industrial Brothers have announced the magical new CG animated series Daniel Spellbound from creator Matt Fernandes (Dino Ranch, Remy & Boo, Kingdom Force). The 20 x 22-minute animated epic adventure series will debut globally on Netflix in 2022. The series is produced in partnership with its creator and director Matt…
Mrs Henderson Presents
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Director Stephen Frears Starring Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins Rated M Score 6/6 Laura Henderson buys an old London theater and opens it up as the Windmill, a performance hall which goes down in history for, amongst other things, its all-nude revues. For those of you who might be wondering there have been some odd reasons…