As the State of Origin series opener heads to Townsville for the first time on 9 June, its most successful coach reflects on what it takes to create a champion team in Sport Australia’s latest podcast episode. Rugby League’s 13th ‘Immortal’ and current Australian Kangaroos head coach, Mal Meninga guided the Maroons to an unprecedented…
New Cast for Young Wallander Season 2 Announced
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Young Wallander will be back with a new case on Netflix in 2022. Several new cast members have been announced, including ‘Tomiwa Edun and Lisa Hammond. Adam Pålsson (Moscow Noir, Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves) will return as Kurt Wallander, alongside Leanne Best (Black Mirror), Ellise Chappell (Poldark) and Yasen Atour (The Witcher: Season…
Interview with Miles Monroe – Head Distiller at Westward Whiskey
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A big thank you to Miles Monroe – Head Distiller at Westward Whiskey for taking the time to answer some questions about Whiskey. In mid-May Westward Whiskey launched its brand-new Pinot Noir Cask in Australia. The Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask also just won Double Gold at the 2021 San Francisco Spirits Awards. What makes…
Curious Australia Documentary Initiative Launched
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SBS and NITV, in partnership with Screen Australia, and state and Territory agencies, have announced the launch of Curious Australia, a new, nationwide initiative seeking submissions for standalone, half-hour documentaries reflecting the diversity of people and experiences of contemporary Australia. In partnership with Screen Australia, and state and Territory agencies Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Screen…
Consider the Use of Your Wood Heater
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On the first day of winter it’s time to remember how to ‘Burn Right Tonight’, or consider switching from wood burners to a less polluting alternative for your heating. “After the horrific smoke from burning forests during the Black Summer fires, Canberra is back to enjoying very good air quality. But smoke from household wood…
Reduce Home Fire Risks This Winter
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With the arrival of winter, Canberrans are being informed about how to prevent a home fire and what to do if a fire starts. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said now was the time for residents to think about the fire risks within their home and make sure they know what to…
Round Two of Get Active Kids Voucher Program Open
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More vouchers are on offer for young Victorians keen to play their favourite sport with up to $200 available to help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has announced applications has opened under the second round of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher Program. “Every kid deserves…
The Power of the Dream Launching July 14
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Chips and Gravy Films are proud to announce the release of their new mockumentary series The Power of the Dream, to coincide with the world’s greatest sporting challenge, the Olympics! The Power of the Dream is the second short-form comedy series from the creators of the ABC iView hit The Housemate. All six episodes of…
The Mandalorian Seasons 1 & 2
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Created by Jon Favreau Staring Pedro Pascal Rated M Score 3/6 Beginning five years after the events of Return of the Jedi and the fall of the Galactic Empire, The Mandalorian follows Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. He is hired by remnant Imperial forces to retrieve…
“White Road” Project Atelier section of the Cinefondation program at Cannes
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Mystical drama “White Road!” which is to be directed by Ella Manzheeva has been selected to The Atelier section of the Cinefondation program of the Cannes Film Festival, which will take place from 6 to 17 July 2021. The Atelier section of the Cinefondation program was created in 2005 with the aim of developing new…
A French Christmas market is Coming to Canberra in July
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22 Chalets (Wood huts) imported from Europe, melted cheese stations, French crepes, snow falling, magical lights, Christmas music and carols, nutcrackers, French Wines and a Mulled Wine Garden! The market will be running for 4 full days over the school holidays and is entirely free to attend. “We are really excited to bring this unique…
MY NAME IS GULPILIL National Q&A – Wednesday May 26
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Ahead of the national theatrical release of My Name is Gulpilil on May 27, cinemas across all states and territories will unite on the evening of May 26 for a live-streamed, interactive Q&A event, honouring the screen career of Australian living legend David Gulpilil. A collaborative national event, fitting for such a national cinema icon,…
Dirty Lines Starts Production
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Production for the Dutch Original Netflix series Dirty Lines started in Amsterdam. The series is made in collaboration with Fiction Valley and inspired by Fred Saueressig’s book 06-Cowboys about the rise of the telephone sex lines in the late 1980s. The series is created by Pieter Bart Korthuis and directed together with Tomas Kaan and…
Time For The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2
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Australia Post is celebrating iconic and admired symbols of Australian life with a whole new collection of $1 coins and the return of its most successful collectables program with the Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2. Australia Post Executive General Manager Community & Consumer Nicole Sheffield said the Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2 would again create…
VICSCREEN Strategy Launched
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The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled Victoria’s first screen strategy in more than a decade, to supercharge film, television, and digital games projects and create more jobs for Victorians. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson launched VICSCREEN, investing a record $120.7 million as part of a $191.5 million four-year strategy to put Victoria at the…
League of Legends Animated Series Arcane Coming to Netflix
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Netflix and Riot Games are bringing the global phenomenon League of Legends franchise to television with the animated event series Arcane, set to premiere on Netflix worldwide in Fall 2021. The series marks Riot Games’ first series for television. Set in Riot’s globally popular League of Legends IP, Arcane is an animated series developed and…
Emily in Paris Season 2 Begins Production
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Netflix is excited to announce that Season 2 of Emily in Paris begins production in Paris, St. Tropez and other locations in France. The first season of the comedy, which stars Lily Collins and hails from creator, writer and executive producer Darren Star (Younger, Sex and the City), captivated members around the world. During a…
Mortal Kombat (2021)
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Director Simon McQuoid Starring Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson Rated R Score 0/6 MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. Okay, perhaps I should have done a little homework and at the very least re-watched…