Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a three way kidney transplant exchange has been carried out in New Zealand for the first time. “Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment and for people with organ failure it’s often the only option available,” says Dr Coleman. Dr Coleman pointed out that Individuals are often very keen to help…
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Fire Action Week Launched in Victoria
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Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming fire season with the launch of Fire Action Week. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley and the state’s chief fire officers today to launch the annual fire readiness week.The launch…
E-Class to Roll on Route 86 next Month
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E-Class trams are set to make their debut on Melbourne’s Route 86 next month, which operates from Waterfront City Docklands to Bundoora RMIT. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan was joined by Member for Bundoora Colin Brooks and former Victorian Premier John Cain to announce the introduction of low-floor trams to the route. “E-Class trams…
Man in An Orange Shirt Cast Announced
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An exciting array of young and upcoming stars have been cast alongside Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave in Man In An Orange Shirt – the first screen drama from best-selling British novelist Patrick Gale. The series will be directed by Michael Samuels. Julian Morris (New Girl, Felt), James McArdle (The Worricker Trilogy, Star Wars: The Force…
Improving Safety on Phillip Island Road
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The Andrews Labor Government will progress planning and develop a business case to improve safety and reduce congestion along Phillip Island Road. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan visited Phillip Island to announce $3.2 million to undertake the planning, helping to pave the way for a future upgrade of the corridor. “Phillip Island…
BBC Three Acquires Barracuda
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BBC Three has acquired Australian drama Barracuda from NBCUniversal International Distribution, and will be available on BBC Three this winter. Based on the book by award-winning novelist Christos Tsiolkas and directed by Robert Connolly, the cast includes Academy Award® nominated and Golden Globe® winner Rachel Griffiths, Matt Nable and introduces Elias Anton as Danny Kelly.…
Optus Connect5 winners announced
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Optus has today announced the winners of its inaugural short film competition ‘Connect5’‘Life in Boxes’ by Jason van Genderen and‘Dark Matter’ by siblings Jacob and Luci Trevaskis captured what ‘connecting lives’ meant to them using a mix of mobile phones and film making equipment. The aspiring filmmakers were selected from entries submitted from across Australia…
Monster Pictures Denies connection to Creepy Clown Craze
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Despite rumours to the contrary, Australian film distribution company, Monster Pictures would like to officially deny any connection to the recent ‘CREEPY CLOWN’ craze sweeping the nation. It has been suggested by several unscrupulous sources that these so-called ‘CREEPY CLOWN’ incidences are part of a campaign designed to promote the Monster Pictures Halloween release of…
Report shows 311,000 of mortgage holders in Australia have been identified as having little or no real equity in their home
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According to findings from the latest Roy Morgan ‘State of the Nation-Spotlight on Finance Risk’ report, 6.8% (311,000) of mortgage holders in Australia have been identified as having little or no real equity in their home. This is based on the fact that the value of their home is only equal to or less than…
Children’s Week 2016
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Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced that more than 65 organisations will share more than $55,000 in grants to support events that celebrate our youngest Victorians, this Children’s week. Minister Mikakos explained that children’s Week runs from 22 to 30 October and will see thousands of Victorian children participate in events and…