The US development system Imagine Impact created by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Tyler Mitchell, will launch in Melbourne, Australia this year in association with Gentle Giant Media Group and Screen Australia. Impact’s unique accelerator program discovers, cultivates and empowers creative storytellers worldwide, and the Australian incarnation is the first time the program will be…
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Evacuated Animals Returning to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
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Northern Corrobboree Frogs and koalas evacuated to the Australian National University during the Orroral Valley Fire have returned to their facilities at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman explained that a population of 450 Northern Corrobboree Frogs was moved to purpose-built tanks at the ANU on 30 January…
2020 Reconciliation Day Grants Open
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Individuals, local community groups and organisations are now able to apply for grant funding of up to $5,000 to support events on and around Reconciliation Day. “Grants will support individuals and organisations to hold meaningful events in the lead up to Reconciliation Day on 1 June 2020. Reconciliation Day is an opportunity for the Canberra…
Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up
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Netflix has acquired Adam McKay’s hotly anticipated comedy Don’t Look Up with Jennifer Lawrence set to star. Don’t Look Up tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy planet earth. McKay who has written the script will direct…
Netflix Announces Painkiller Limited Series About the Origins of the Opioid Crisis
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Netflix has announced Painkiller, a new scripted drama and limited series about the origins of the opioid crisis. Eric Newman (Children of Men) will serve as Executive Producer as part of his overall deal with Netflix where he is showrunner on Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. Emmy Award® nominated writing duo Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster…
Stage Two of Canberra Light Rail Progressing
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Stage two of light rail is progressing with Minister for Transport Chris Steel announcing more detail today. Minister Steel explained that the 2A extension will add 1.7km of wire-free track from the Alinga Street station, along the western side of London Circuit and onto Commonwealth Avenue, finishing at Commonwealth Park. The Minister added that to…
27,000 Golden Perch Fingerlings Released in Lake Tuggeranong
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More than 27,000 Golden Perch fingerlings were recently released into Lake Tuggeranong, Isabella and Upper Stranger ponds to boost native fish numbers in Canberra’s urban waterways. “This adds to more than 40,000 native Murray Cod that were successfully released into ACT waterways in December, bringing the total number of fish stocked this season to over…
6 Days Until The 24th National Multicultural Festival
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The Festival is Canberra’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity and this year will run from 21-23 February. Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Chris Steel said that the Festival launch was a sample of what the Festival weekend is all about – a celebration of cultural diversity and an expression of our welcoming and inclusive city. “Canberra…
Filming Commenced on ABC Drama Wakefield
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ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW are thrilled to announce that production is underway on the intriguing eight-part drama series Wakefield. Made by Jungle Entertainment (Mr InBetween, No Activity, A Moody Christmas) in partnership with BBC studios, Wakefield explores the fine line between sanity and madness, with humour and heart. Delving into the hidden world…
New Series from Paw Patrol Creator to Premiere on Netflix in September
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Netflix and Spin Master Corp. together announce a new CG animated series Mighty Express. From the creator and producers of the award-winning PAW Patrol, season one will feature 52, 11-minute episodes and debut on Netflix this September. Executive produced by Spin Master Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Jennifer Dodge, and Spin Master’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Ronnen…