Budding film-makers from Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia have taken home a prestigious Art Directors’ Club Bronze Cube award in New York for their futuristic film, Wake. Directors Dan Braga and Julz Lane took out the ADC Bronze Cube in the Motion, Craft in Motion, Direction, Single category at the 96th…
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Andre Rieu Celebratory Maastricht Concert Coming to Village Cinemas
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Village Cinemas is bringing the ‘King of Waltz’, Andre Rieu back to the big screen to celebrate his 2017 Maastricht Concert on Saturday 29 & Sunday, 30 July. Hosted by Channel 9’s Richard Wilkins, this year’s concert spectacular is a celebration of the 30th anniversary performing with his Johann Strauss Orchestra. “Andre’s concerts are nothing…
Snowtunes 2017 Announces Line Up
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Dust off your snow boots and get your puffer jackets ready. Australia’s ONLY music festival in the snow is returning – bigger and better than ever – to host the most epic winter weekend. During the first weekend of September 2017 – Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd – the NSW ski town of Jindabyne will…
Victorian Prisons No Fly for Drones
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The Andrews Labor Government is banning drones from flying near prisons and youth justice precincts. Victorian Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney explained that the changes to the Corrections Act 1986 to be introduced into Parliament today will make it an offence to intentionally or recklessly operate a drone at or near a prison or youth…
May 8th to May 14th is National Road Safety Week
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Drivers are urged to slow down and drive so others survive as Canberra turns yellow for National Road Safety Week. Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said the annual week is an opportunity to reflect on the lives lost and make a commitment to road safety. “In…
Entries are open for Live N Local 2017
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The City of Port Phillip is calling on bands and musicians to go “Live N Local” by entering the 2017 celebration of live music. Mayor Bernadene Voss said the Live N Local program plays an important role in providing a platform for local bands and musicians to showcase their talent to a large audience. “The…
Queensland Rail exceeds Trainee Guard Applicant Target by 25%
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More than 250 successful applicants have been selected for trainee guard positions at Queensland Rail, exceeding the recruitment target by 25%. Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad said the Palaszczuk Government was delivering on the Strachan Inquiry recommendations. “Getting recruitment back on track at Queensland Rail is central to our plan to fix…
2017 Big Pineapple Winner Announced
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Jan Cattoni has won the 2017 Big Pineapple film funding award. Jan’s concept, titled Yuki, was chosen from a pool of 305 script entries to the inaugural competition. Sophie Mathisen, President of WIFT (Women in Film & Television) and Director of FFS (For Film’s Sake) explained that Jan wins a $50,000 cash prize which will…
James Wan to Produce New Line Cinema’s “The Nun”
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Filmmaker James Wan, director of the record-setting horror hits “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring 2,” explores another dark corner of that universe with New Line Cinema’s “The Nun.” Helmed by award-winning director Corin Hardy (“The Hallow”), the new fright-fest has begun production on location in Romania. It will be produced by Wan through his Atomic…
St Kilda Film Festival Announces Full Program for 2017
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St Kilda Film Festival has revealed its action packed 10-day event calendar for 2017. Proudly produced by the City of Port Phillip, the Festival is Australia’s longest running publicly owned short film festival, running from Thursday 18 May to Saturday 27 May, 2017. The highly anticipated gala event’s Opening Night will take place at the…