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MIFF Establishes Southern Hemisphere’s Richest Feature Film Competition

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced that its 70th anniversary edition in August will include the debut of the annual MIFF Film Competition. Already the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and longest-running film festival, MIFF will now also offer one of the world’s most substantial festival prize pools. “The Competition will recognise and amplify the new,…

Production Starts on Colin from Accounts

Screen Australia, BINGE and Screen NSW have announced production has begun in Sydney on a new Australian-made original series Colin from Accounts, commissioned for BINGE. The eight-episode romantic comedy is created and written by, and stars, Patrick Brammall (No Activity, A Moody Christmas) and Harriet Dyer (Wakefield, The Invisible Man). Centred on Ashley (Dyer) and…

Russian Premieres at European Film Market

Over 40 premieres – films, series, and animation – will be presented by Russian content makers and distributors at the European Film Market (EFM) from February 10 to 17. Under the Russian Content Worldwide (RCW) brand, 39 participating companies will unite at a virtual stand organized by ROSKINO, a Russian film promotion body, with the…

Fast 9

Director: Justin Lin Staring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster Rated Score 4/6 Dom and the crew must take on an international terrorist who turns out to be Dom and Mia’s estranged brother. One thing I need to admit the last Fast and Furious movie Hobbs & Shaw left me with little hope for the…

Grants to Help Improve the Health of Canberra Children

The ACT Government is inviting applications for grants to help improve the health of Canberra children in the earliest part of their lives. Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith explained that the $1 million Healthy Canberra Grants: Focus on Supporting Children and Families program will support community-based initiatives to support families of babies and children from…

ACT Community Zero Emissions Grant

Canberrans looking to help reduce emissions and inspire change can now apply for a Community Zero Emissions Grant with $150,000 available to community groups and individuals. Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said the program provides funding for innovative and diverse projects that take action on climate change and support the ACT’s transition to a…

Documentaries Commissioned Through Curious Australia Initiative

SBS, National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Screen Australia have announced a collection of seven standalone half-hour documentaries commissioned through the nationwide Curious Australia initiative. In partnership with state and territory agencies Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screen Territory, Screenwest and the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Curious Australia supports screen practitioners from…

COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Ups at Iconic Victorian Venues

Vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorian children will soon have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccine among lions, meerkats, sharks, dinosaurs, robots and starlit galaxies. Starting on 12 February, COVID-19 vaccination pop-ups will roll out in some of Victoria’s most iconic venues – including Scienceworks, Melbourne Zoo and Sealife Aquarium – with each site intended specifically…

Making Things Easier for Bendigo Cyclists

Cyclists can soon bring their bicycles when travelling on local bus routes in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Heathcote, thanks to the extension of the Andrews Labor Government’s Bikes on Buses initiative. Bike racks will be installed on all buses travelling 14 local routes in Bendigo, the Bendigo to Heathcote route and all buses travelling six local…