From its humble beginnings in 1991 as a small festival at the Balmain High School, Flickerfest has risen to be Australia’s only Academy® accreditation and BAFTA recognised short film festival. In 2016 Flickerfest will be celebrating its 25th year, when the fun and festivities kick off on January 8th at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Pavilion at…
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The 2016 Movie Boards Survey
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In 2016 I want to get to know everybody out there who visits The Movie Boards in the great wide world a little better. I have questions that I would like to ask and considering that my travel budget is very limited, I hope that you will take the time to answer my questions and…
Unwanted Christmas Gifts ….. Know Your Rights!!!
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Following the Christmas and Boxing Day sale rush, Victorians are being urged to understand their shopping rights before returning their unwanted presents or purchases. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said thousands of gifts would be returned this holiday period but many people were confused about their refund and return rights.…
Falls Festival Receives Financial Support
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Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren has announced that the Andrews Labor Government will contribute financial support to the tune of $200,000 including a contribution of up to $50,000 from the Commonwealth Government so that the Falls Festival can take place this New Year’s Eve at Mount Duneed, north of Torquay. Mr.…
33rd Australian National Blind Cricket Championships
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With the current fate of the Trans-Tasman trophy yet to be decided, there is even more cricketing action this summer as teams from Australia and New Zealand go head to head at the 33rd Australian National Blind Cricket Championships. The Australian National Blind Cricket Championships run from December 28 to January 7. Acting Minister for…
Additional Disaster Assistance Bushfire affected Victorian Communites
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Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Victorian Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett have announced disaster assistance in response to the bushfires that affected Victorian communities on 25 December 2015. Mr. Keenan explained that the assistance is being provided under the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. “The relief grants will help support…
3 days left till the Woodford Folk Festival
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There is only three days left till the Woodford Folk festival and 2015 marks the festival’s 30th anniversary. Festival Founder, Bill Hauritz, is eager to unveil the new festival layout with a heavy focus on the visual aesthetic with new sculptures, bars and venues. Festival Founder, Bill Hauritz, is eager to unveil the new festival…
Recalled Washing Machines not Located
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Over two years since the recall of 144,000 Samsung washing machine the ACCC has announced that 45 047 recalled Samsung washing machines have not been located in homes across Australia, posing a serious fire risk to the community. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that in April 2013 Samsung announced a recall of over 144…
Australian Breakfast Media
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According to the recent research released by Roy Morgan Research in the 12 months to September 2015, 73.1% of Australians over the age of 14 used one or more forms of media at breakfast time on an average weekday—and more of us are using the internet: now 18.0% go online at breakfast, up from 8.2%…
Second Series of Ordinary Lies Commissioned
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Ordinary Lies, created by award-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst, has been commissioned for a second series by Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning and Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One. The series will be produced by RED Production Company for BBC One. “Danny’s brilliant scripts really do make the ordinary lives of our characters become…