In May 1977 a pilot recording for a new programme about antiques was filmed in Hereford. Antiques Roadshow went on to become one of the most loved and popular shows on British television. In Australia the programme has an equally loyal audience – broadcast on Foxtel’s Lifestyle channel, the ABC and Nine. A firm favourite…
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Filming Date Announced for Living Space
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College sweethearts Brad and Ashley venture into the heartland of Germany. Their romantic holiday takes a sinister turn when encountering a German SS Officer, thrusting them into a psychological vortex revealing there is not always life in a ‘Living Space’. Tru Dot Films today announced that principal photography on the feature film, Living Space will…
Village and Event Cinemas Partner with UFC
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UFC® has announced a partnership with Village Cinemas and EVENT Cinemas, which will showcase the global brands largest events in 63 theater locations across Australia and New Zealand. This partnership will launch with UFC’s historic UFC® 205: ALVAREZ vs. McGREGOR on Sunday, November 13 from the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, in New…
Victoria Cracking down on Monkey Bikes
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The Andrews Labor Government is making Victorian roads safer by giving the Victoria Police the power to impound and crush dangerous miniature motorbikes, known as monkey bikes. The Road Legislation Further Amendment Bill (2016) will be introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week and will give the Victoria Police greater powers to seize and impound…
New Grandstand for Flemington
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The Andrews Labor Government today announced a $10 million funding boost for a new world-class grandstand at the Flemington racecourse, as part of this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival launch. “The new Flemington Grandstand will create hundreds of new jobs during the construction phase and, once completed, it will ensure Victoria remains one of the top…
Brisbane to host global premiere of ‘Wonders of the World’ lego exhibition
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Brisbane is to host global premiere of ‘Wonders of the World’ exhibition. The global exhibition will premiere in Brisbane, marking the beginning of the Australian tour. The exhibition will open on Wednesday 23rd November and run until Wednesday 14th December at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The exhibition will then continue around Australia stopping…
NZ Health Minster welcomes NZ’s first three way kidney exchange
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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…
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…