Sherlock: The Six Thatchers was the most watched programme over the festive season across all channels, with 11.3 million viewers tuning in according to recently issued consolidated viewing data. The 90-minute episode, which aired on New Year’s Day 2017, achieved a consolidated audience share of 37.8 percent. “We are absolutely thrilled that over 11 million…
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Popular Victorian Baby Names for 2016
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Charlotte reigned as queen of baby names for girls in 2016, while Oliver took the crown as most popular boys’ name for the third year in a row, according to the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. “Victorian parents have again shown an affinity with the name Oliver, while more traditional names such as…
2017 St Kilda Festival Announces Line Up
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The City of Port Phillip is pleased to announce the coveted line up for Australia’s largest music festival, St Kilda Festival on Sunday 12 February 2017. The St Kilda Festival Main Stage will play host to Drapht, Emma Louise, Archie Roach, The Aston Shuffle (DJ set), The Smith Street Band, Clairy Browne, Daryl Braithwaite and…
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Continues Partnership with The Star
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Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced that The Star Sydney will continue their Official Partnership with the Festival for the second consecutive year. “Mardi Gras is excited to continue its partnership with The Star to celebrate the extraordinary work they’ve done to support the community within their own staff, and the broader LGBTQI…
Puppetry of the Penis to Tour Australia
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The much-loved hilariously nuts spectacle that is Puppetry Of The Penis, is returning down-under for an action packed tour across the country. The show will stop at 24 cities across Australia from 2nd February through to 28th April. Simon Morley, Creator & Puppeteer said that the latest incarnation of the show comes fresh from Sin…
New Funding for St Kilda Film Festival
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The Andrews Labor Government has shored up support for Australia’s longest-running short film event, St Kilda Film Festival, with confirmation of funding through to 2018. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley recently announced the Labor Government will back the Festival for a further two years with funding to support the event to plan and flourish.…
Victorian Monkey Bikes Laws in Effect
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Legislation introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to impound and crush dangerous miniature motorbikes, known as monkey bikes, is already making our roads safer. Victoria Police this week spotted a man pushing a monkey bike in Melton, and despite the man’s best efforts to ride off – he dumped the bike before fleeing on foot.…
Getting Victorian Schools Better Prepared for Bushfires
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Thousands of Victorian students will be safer this summer with the Andrews Labor Government making sure schools in the state’s highest fire danger areas are better prepared for bushfires. Acting Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino today inspected Billanook Primary School in the Dandenong Ranges, which will have its bushfire shelter area audited and…
Top 10 Baby Names for the ACT in 2016
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Minister for Regulatory Services, Gordon Ramsay has revealed the top 10 most popular baby names in the ACT for 2016. The Minster said that said Canberra’s new parents continued to choose traditional names. “For the second year running, Charlotte topped the list of girl’s names and William continued its popularity with top spot on the…
20,000 Shoppers Complain to Australian Competition and Consumer Comission
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More than 20,000 shoppers complained to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission about consumer guarantees in 2016, with more than a quarter reporting problems returning electronics and whitegoods to retailers. As the Christmas period ends and Boxing Day sales wind down, the ACCC is reminding shoppers they have automatic guarantee rights that a product will…