The City of Port Phillip is excited to announce the highly anticipated line-up for Australia’s largest free music festival, the St Kilda Festival on Sunday 11 February 2018. The St Kilda Festival Main Stage will play host to The Jezabels, Dan Sultan, Tkay Maidza, Models, Mia Dyson, Bustamento, Architecture in Helsinki (DJ set) and That…
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Greens Call for Independent Misconduct Complaint Commission
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The Australian Greens say that the McLachlan claims show it’s time for an independent misconduct complaint commission. News this morning that performer Craig McLachlan has been accused of sexual misconduct by a number of former colleagues shows women can’t wait for the industry to reform itself, Australian Greens media spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has said.…
Brisbane Based Stateside is Touring in February
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In support of their EP “Naïve”, Brisbane based band “Stateside” is getting ready to hit the road and showcase what they do best … Rocking in a tour that will see the band perform in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. This five-piece alternative rock band fronted by Erin Reus on lead vocals, with Ethan Laenen (lead…
The Countdown to the Australian Open has Began
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Acting Minister for Sport Philip Dalidakis joined Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley to officially start the final countdown to the 2018 Grand Slam. The event takes place from 15 to 28 January and is the largest annual sporting event in the southern hemisphere. “The Australian Open gets bigger and better every year and it’s…
Animaniacs is Coming Back!!!!!!
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Hulu, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation today announced a new deal to create and premiere a brand-new version of the iconic family friendly cartoon franchise “Animaniacs.” Under the two-season straight-to-series order, Steven Spielberg will return as executive producer of the series, with Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series, and Amblin…
Newly-Designed Commemorative Marriage Certificates in Queensland
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Two newly-designed commemorative marriage certificates are available to Queenslanders celebrating their nuptials in 2018. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages commissioned the new designs in part to acknowledge the new same sex marriage laws passed earlier this month. Mrs. D’Ath explained that one of the new…
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Shatters Record at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
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Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Shatters All-Time Box Office Record at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre With $2,054,877.00 Weekly Gross (January 2, 2018 – New York, NY) – Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” shattered the all-time box office record at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for the week ending December 31, 2017. Roald Dahl’s “Charlie…
Gym Memberships: Don’t Just Give Your Wallet a Work Out
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Every January many Canberrans have fitness high on their New Year Resolution lists, however, the best of intentions don’t guarantee the best consumer outcomes said Minister for Consumer Affairs Shane Rattenbury. Minister Rattenbury said like any contract or service procured there are a few things consumers can do to ensure they are getting the best…
Top Baby Names in Queensland in 2017
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Charlotte and Oliver have remained Queensland’s most popular baby names, while names such as Harper, Ivy, Hudson and Henry are becoming more popular. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the most popular baby name lodged through the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2017 was Charlotte for girls, and Oliver for…
Film, TV and Digital Games Funding Boost
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The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victorian film, television and digital games projects with $10 million in new grants funding. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today announced 36 projects that have received funding in the latest round of grants from Film Victoria. Together, these projects will create more than 4,500 additional jobs for the…