Charlotte reigned as queen of baby names for girls in 2016, while Oliver took the crown as most popular boys’ name for the third year in a row, according to the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. “Victorian parents have again shown an affinity with the name Oliver, while more traditional names such as…
Tag Archive for the movie boards
2017 St Kilda Festival Announces Line Up
by themovieboards - Editor •
The City of Port Phillip is pleased to announce the coveted line up for Australia’s largest music festival, St Kilda Festival on Sunday 12 February 2017. The St Kilda Festival Main Stage will play host to Drapht, Emma Louise, Archie Roach, The Aston Shuffle (DJ set), The Smith Street Band, Clairy Browne, Daryl Braithwaite and…
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Continues Partnership with The Star
by themovieboards - Editor •
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced that The Star Sydney will continue their Official Partnership with the Festival for the second consecutive year. “Mardi Gras is excited to continue its partnership with The Star to celebrate the extraordinary work they’ve done to support the community within their own staff, and the broader LGBTQI…
Puppetry of the Penis to Tour Australia
by themovieboards - Editor •
The much-loved hilariously nuts spectacle that is Puppetry Of The Penis, is returning down-under for an action packed tour across the country. The show will stop at 24 cities across Australia from 2nd February through to 28th April. Simon Morley, Creator & Puppeteer said that the latest incarnation of the show comes fresh from Sin…
New Funding for St Kilda Film Festival
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Andrews Labor Government has shored up support for Australia’s longest-running short film event, St Kilda Film Festival, with confirmation of funding through to 2018. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley recently announced the Labor Government will back the Festival for a further two years with funding to support the event to plan and flourish.…
Victorian Monkey Bikes Laws in Effect
by themovieboards - Editor •
Legislation introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to impound and crush dangerous miniature motorbikes, known as monkey bikes, is already making our roads safer. Victoria Police this week spotted a man pushing a monkey bike in Melton, and despite the man’s best efforts to ride off – he dumped the bike before fleeing on foot.…
Slide in Fed Square
by themovieboards - Editor •
Tourists and locals alike visiting Melbourne’s Federation Square will be able to beat the heat of summer by enjoying a giant inflatable water slide, running 75 meters. Acting Minister for Tourism and Major Events Philip Dalidakis launched Toyota’s Slide the Square, which will be open 10 AM to 8 PM daily until 15 January 2017.…
Top 10 Baby Names for the ACT in 2016
by themovieboards - Editor •
Minister for Regulatory Services, Gordon Ramsay has revealed the top 10 most popular baby names in the ACT for 2016. The Minster said that said Canberra’s new parents continued to choose traditional names. “For the second year running, Charlotte topped the list of girl’s names and William continued its popularity with top spot on the…
20,000 Shoppers Complain to Australian Competition and Consumer Comission
by themovieboards - Editor •
More than 20,000 shoppers complained to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission about consumer guarantees in 2016, with more than a quarter reporting problems returning electronics and whitegoods to retailers. As the Christmas period ends and Boxing Day sales wind down, the ACCC is reminding shoppers they have automatic guarantee rights that a product will…
Federal Court Orders Valve to pay $3 million
by themovieboards - Editor •
On 23 December 2016 the Federal Court ordered Valve Corporation (Valve) to pay penalties totaling $3 million for breaching the Australian Consumer Law. Valve is one of the world’s largest online game retailers and operates the Steam game distribution platform. In March 2016, the Court found that Valve had breached the Australian Consumer Law by…