Australians have come together both at home and around the world to commemorate Anzac Day and pay tribute to all those who have served our nation in times of war, conflict, and humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. Anzac Day commemorations have long held importance for Australians, since the first commemorative service held in 1916. The number…
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Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand) a new book by Mavis Kerinaiua
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A powerful new children’s book by Tiwi author Mavis Kerinaiua is bringing attention to the largely untold role of the Tiwi people in World War II, while preserving cultural knowledge for future generations. Published by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand), written, translated and…
Australia Post expands its parcel network in South East Queensland
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Australia Post has opened its fourth, next-generation Post Office in Queensland today. The new, modern format Post Office is designed to make sending, collecting and returning parcels faster and more convenient for locals. Located at 1-7 Waldron Street, the new Parcels Post Office is dedicated to parcel services and provides a streamlined experience, helping customers…
NARM-JAAP: A Flinders Street Station History, a new book by Melissa-Jane Fogarty
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NARM-JAAP: A Flinders Street Station History, a new book by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, offers a powerful re-framing of one of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks. Centred on the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung understanding of place, the book invites readers to reconsider Flinders Street Station not simply as a transport hub, but as a site of deep cultural and…
Independent Member for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan Raising the Alarm About Proposed NDIS Cuts
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established with bipartisan support in 2013. It’s one of Australia’s most significant social policy achievements. However, the scheme’s long-term sustainability can be guaranteed only if it is administered with integrity and transparency. Responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Minister for Health and NDIS Mark Butler, Independent Member for…
COYOTE VS ACME Hits Australian Cinemas September 17
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Directed by Dave Green and starring John Cena, Will Forte and Lana Condor, COYOTE VS ACME is a smart, high-concept blend of live-action and animation charging into cinemas across Australia on September 17 through Pinnacle Films. Reimagining one of cartoon history’s most iconic underdogs, the film drops Wile E. Coyote into a high-stakes courtroom battle…
Coles baking for a difference
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Coles is baking a difference for Aussie veterans this Anzac Day with its annual Anzac Day fundraising appeal for national military charity Bravery Trust.From today until Tuesday 28 April, Coles will donate 40 cents from every 12-pack Coles Bakery biscuits and cookies (including Anzac biscuits) sold in-store or on Coles online to Bravery Trust. Customers…
New Ticketing Partner Announced for Melbourne Park
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Melbourne’s epicentre of live events is partnering with global ticketing provider AXS to deliver a world-class ticketing experience for year-round events outside the Australian Open (AO), making it easy for fans to access world-class sport, music and entertainment. As a global ticketing provider, AXS powers the world’s most iconic venues, including The O2 in London,…
Beast
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MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in ONE Championship against its brutal champion Xavier Grau.
Obsession Headed to Australian Cinema May 14
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Bear is a hopelessly romantic music store employee who can’t find the courage to tell his childhood friend Nikki how he really feels. Rather than be honest with her, he wanders into a New Age shop and snaps a kitschy novelty toy called the One Wish Willow – which, for $6.99, promises to grant its…