ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services Simon Corbell has announced that the latest Report on Government Services that was recently released shows that the ACT continues to provide nation leading emergency services. “For the seventh straight year, the ACT Ambulance Service has improved Code 1 emergency response times at both the 50th and 90th…
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Queensland Paramedic Public Awareness Campaign
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The Palaszczuk Government will implement a $1.35 million public awareness campaign aimed at minimising violence against paramedics following the interim report of the Paramedic Safety Taskforce set up by Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick to address the issue. Mr. Dick received the interim report on the taskforce late on Friday, after…
Back To School Make Sure Kids are Organized on the Bus
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With children heading back to school next week, parents are reminded to check the ACTION bus timetable to organise their children’s journey to and from school. Minister for Transport and Municipal Services, Meegan Fitzharris, said many children will be catching a bus for the first time, so it’s a great idea to get organised before…
Hanna-Barbera Classic Cartoons to be adapted into DC Comics
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Beginning in May, DC Entertainment plans to give old fans and new the chance to relive their childhoods (a little bit) with the release of a line-up of comics based on some of Hanna-Barbera’s most popular cartoon characters, but reimagined in a fresh and contemporary fashion. “I can’t think of anyone that doesn’t look back…
Top Baby Names for 2015
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According to data released by the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Olivia and Oliver have topped the Victorian list of top baby names for the second year in a row while Charlotte, Mia, Ava all remained in the top five most popular lists of girls names from 2014, with Amelia edging out Chloe.…
SI launches film Sweden in 1min 46s
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Swedish Institute (SI) has launched a new film showcasing different sides of Sweden directed by B-Reel’s Olof Lindh – titled “This is Sweden”. “This is Sweden film showcases facets of life in Sweden ‘as is’. From generous paid parental leave and spontaneous skinny dipping to same sex marriages and summers that might turn rainy. This…
Schools Back, Not Just in Victoria, So Slow Down
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Drivers are being urged to slow down and be extra cautious around school zones this week, with reduced speed limits in place from Thursday 28 January outside schools across Victoria to keep kids safe as they return to classrooms for 2016. “The start of the school year is an exciting time for students, and sometimes…
Tom Green Australian Tour
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“WITH A MANIACAL GRIN, AND DARE I SAY CARLIN-ESQUE SWAGGER, TOM GREEN WAS DOING WHAT FEWER AND FEWER COMEDIANS ARE DOING. MAKING A POINT, TAKING A STANCE, AND NOT GIVING A SHIT IF YOU AGREE OR NOT” – TOO FAR (CANADA) “A MASTERPIECE OF STAND-UP BRILLIANCE” – AXS Tom has graced the cover of Rolling…
Dendy Direct Celebrating Australia Day with Australian Film Line-up
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Dendy Direct are celebrating Australia Day the Dendy way with our favourite Aussie movies and TV shows. Greg Hughes, CEO of Dendy explained that Dendy has a fantastic Aussie selection with over 100 Australian movies and television shows including Ozploitation classics Wake in Fright and The Adventures of Barry Mckenzie as well as acclaimed Australian…
Fifth series of Citizen Khan Commissioned
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BBC One announced that it has commissioned a fifth series of the award-winning family-based sitcom Citizen Khan. “The irrepressible Mr Khan and his family return with their refreshing comic slice of British Asian family life. It’s a testament to Adil’s wonderful creation and the writing team that there’s lots more comedy chaos and adventures ahead.…