The Australian War Memorial has launched a new special exhibition, After the war, which explores the personal and societal impact and legacy of war. Developed as part of the Memorial’s commemorations of the Armistice that ended the First World War, the exhibition explores the personal and social consequences of war over the past 100 years.…
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Screenwest Receives $7 Million Grant
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The McGowan Government has confirmed its support for Western Australia’s booming screen industry, with the presentation of a $7 million Lotterywest grant to Screenwest. The funding will further boost the screen sector in WA, which is currently the nation’s busiest filmmaking State for Australian film and television production. Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman…
Jack Bannon to Star in Drama Series Pennyworth
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Jack Bannon has been cast in the lead role of Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming EPIX drama series “Pennyworth,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC while Ben Aldridge has been cast in the series regular role of Thomas Wayne. The 10-episode, one-hour drama series is based on DC characters…
BBC One and Netflix to Co-Produce Dracula Mini-Series
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BBC One has commissioned Dracula from the co-creators of multi-award-winning hit BBC drama Sherlock. It will be produced by Hartswood Films and is a co-production between BBC One and Netflix. The 3×90’ mini-series is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss and inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Three feature length episodes will…
Australia’s Oldest Motor Museum: York Motor Museum
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The oldest motor museum in Australia flourishes in the heart of the Avon Valley, attracting motor enthusiasts from around the world. Western Australian Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman recently visited the York Motor Museum, which showcases more than 100 years of global motoring history. “The York Motor Museum is a key regional tourist…
Tilda Cobham-Hervey & Danielle Macdonald to star in Helen Reddy Biopic
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Screen Australia, Goalpost Pictures and Cowlick Entertainment have announced that, Tilda Cobham-Hervey (Hotel Mumbai) and Danielle Macdonald (PattiCake$), will headline the major new Australian feature film I Am Woman the story of Australian singing superstar Helen Reddy, which begins filming next month in Sydney. Produced by Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight (Top End Wedding, The Sapphires),…
Antarctic Drama coming to Television Screens
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The first television drama series set at an Australian Antarctic research station will be developed this summer as part of the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship. Leading TV screenwriter Jane Allen (Cleverman, Janet King, Wentworth, Love Child) and award-winning novelist Dr Jesse Blackadder (Sixty Seconds, Chasing the Light) have been jointly awarded the 2018 Fellowship. During…
Remember Slow down to 40km/h Around Schools on Monday
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Canberra motorists are being reminded to slow down around schools, with 40km/h school zones coming back into effect for the new school term from Monday. Minister for Road Safety Shane Rattenbury said that school zones are there to protect Canberra school children and urged all motorists to slow down and be vigilant during the new…
The Opposition Banned from PNG Human Rights Film Festival
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Editor’s Note We have posted articles about the legal trouble The Opposition has. For those of you who want their memories refreshed Here are the links our past articles: Court Battle Surrounding Documentary The Opposition Documentary The Opposition wins first court battle The Opposition was due to screen Saturday afternoon 12th October at the PNG…
40 Years of Helicopter Rescue Service in Queensland
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has praised RACQ LifeFlight for 40 years of service to the Queensland community, describing the organisation as ‘one of our great institutions’. Speaking at a function to celebrate the launch of the anniversary, and to mark 25 years of RACQ sponsorship, the Premier said LifeFlight provided one of Queensland’s most important services.…