Screenwest have announced that two family features, Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers, have been greenlit for production, with both films set to commence filming later in 2023 in Western Australia’s Gascoyne and Pilbara regions, respectively. With major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screenwest, Lotterywest and the Western Australian Regional Screen Fund,…
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Tim Ferguson to headline 2023 Brisbane Disability Staff Recognition Awards
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Australian comedy icon, director, screenwriter and disability advocate, Tim Ferguson will headline the upcoming 2023 Brisbane Disability Staff Recognition Awards, helping to recognise the work of the people and organisations who have become part of his life since his MS diagnosis. Sponsored by Holistic Horizons Support Services, the awards held in three major cities, bring…
Storyland Festival Announces Final Line-Up
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The final line-up for Storyland, a new full festival experience of music, art, and story in Coffs Harbour, has just been announced with Genesis Owusu joining co-headliner double-Grammy nominated, jazz-soul giants Hiatus Kaiyote, who will perform fresh from their set at Coachella. Storyland takes place on May 20, at Park Beach Reserve, Gumbaynggirr Country, Coffs…
A Micro-wedding on top of Sydney Harbour Bridge
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A couple has climbed to the top of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge to tie the knot in front of a dozen family and friends in celebration of Sydney WorldPride 2023. Paul Pui and Craig Hamilton have been together for 15 years and are among 26 lucky couples getting married during the global LGBTQIA+ festival…
SBS and Screen Australia Announce Swift Street
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SBS and Screen Australia have announced the commissioning of a new eight-part Australian drama series Swift Street, in partnership with Fifth Season. Screen Australia’s Head of Content, Grainne Brunsdon said that Swift Street is a fast, funny, and gritty family crime drama, set in bustling inner-city Melbourne, where the rich and poor collide. This high-paced…
Singaporean Drama Series Shero to Film in Canberra
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Canberra will star in Shero, a new 20-episode drama series by Singaporean broadcast company Mediacorp, with filming to take place across the city from 22 February to 4 March 2023.The story follows a young woman, who after losing her sister, decides to join her sister’s bodyguard company to continue her legacy. In doing so, she…
Apples Never Fall To Start Production in Queensland in March
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Apples Never Fall is the latest screen production to call Australia home, with the limited series expected to inject more than $79 million into the Australian economy when production commences in Queensland in March. Also supported by Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy, the Australian Government’s Location Incentive is providing funding supporting the creation of 260…
Why Not a Micro-Wedding Ceremony at The iconic Sydney Opera House?
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The iconic Sydney Opera House will be the stunning backdrop for more than 30 loved-up couples as they tie the knot in exclusive micro-wedding ceremonies hosted by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages this Valentine’s Day. NSW Registrar Amit Padhiar said 32 micro-weddings and a vow renewal would be hosted by the Registry…
New Hot Cross Buns From Coles This Easter
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Available in stores, limited edition Coles Special Burger Sauce Hot Cross Buns are infused with Coles’ best-selling Special Burger Sauce, filled with diced pickles and finished off with a delectable layer of tasty cheese on top. The perfect base for your burger or savoury snack, simply add toppings for a fuss-free, convenient, and affordable meal…
Australia on Track to Pass Milestone of 100,000 Electric Vehicles
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New research by the Electric Vehicle Council has revealed Australia is on track to soon pass the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles, with more than 83,000 EVs estimated to be on our roads now. Electric Vehicle Council Chief Executive Behyad Jafari said that the new research, contained in the Australian Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2022,…