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Beat Bugs coming in August 2016

Netflix, Grace: A Storytelling Company (Grace), Thunderbird and Beyond Screen Production have announced that the highly anticipated children’s series BEAT BUGS will come to Netflix in August 2106. Beat Bugs features original characters and a world created by Josh Wakely, who will direct, write and produce the series, following a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing…

Kangaroo Pet Food Trial Extended

The Andrews Labor Government today announced plans to extend a trial allowing the use of kangaroo meat resulting from authorised wildlife control activities to be processed for pet food. A trial has been underway since 2014 to test whether waste from the control of kangaroos can be used commercially for pet food. “While kangaroos are…

Eating Choc hazelnut spread

According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Research in an average seven days, 6.4% of Australians over the age of 14 (or just over 1.2 million people) eat Nutella or a similar brand of choc/hazelnut spread. Admittedly, this pales in comparison to Vegemite, Marmite and Promite (consumed by 40.2% of the population in the…

Entries Extended for TOP 100 AND SoundKILDA

Entry dates for the annual St Kilda Film Festival competitions have been extended, with Australia’s Top 100 short film competition and The SoundKILDA music video competition remaining open until Sunday 14 February 2016. The St Kilda Film Festival is one of Australia’s few publicly owned film festivals and the City of Port Phillip’s Mayor Bernadene…

Ads on Your Mobile for a Discounted Bill?

According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Research 37% of Australian smartphone users (around 5.5 million people) over the age of 14 agree they would be interested in receiving ads on their mobile phone if it reduced their bill. Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research explained that In October 2015, Lebara become the first…

Jerrabomberra Wetlands open day

As part of the recent World Wetlands day ACT Minister for Transport and Municipal Services Meegan Fitzharris said that should take the opportunity discover more about the importance of wetland ecosystems at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands Open Day on Sunday 7 February. “If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about our wetlands, come along to…

Keep Safe around Seals and Marine Life

Victorians taking to the water on Port Phillip Bay are reminded to take care around marine wildlife, with patrols now underway to ensure both people and wildlife remain safe. Zoos Victoria’s AGL Marine Response Unit is on call to respond to marine wildlife in distress. Patrol boats from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and…

Clear fines with Donated Food

Libraries ACT is giving members the opportunity to clear unpaid fines for overdue items by donating food in a promotion designed to assist people in need across Canberra, starting today. “During the month of February, members with overdue items are encouraged to participate in Food for Fines and donate tins or packets of non-perishable food…