Australia’s Moose Toys won Girl Toy of the Year for the Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck based on votes from toy retailers, media, TIA members and consumers. Echoing the most-coveted industry award, Shopkins was also recently named the 2015 top-selling toy in the US, for the Shopkins 12-pack, according to The NPD Group. “Winning an…
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Chubby Checker Joining Rock the Boat 6 – A Salute to the Sixties
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Choose Your Cruise has announced the addition of Chubby Checker to headline the illustrious 60’s line up for Rock the Boat 6 – A Salute to the Sixties which features nine iconic international acts and sets sail in November this year. Checker will replace Peter Noone the original voice of Herman’s Hermits who has medical…
Beat Bugs coming in August 2016
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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
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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
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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…
Alec Baldwin Cancels 2016 La Dolce Italia Charity Gala Appearance
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In its second year, the Gala will be held to support Bully Zero – a national charity committed to establishing a zero-tolerance culture of bullying in Australia and it is understandable that with less than 4 weeks until the event, Alec Baldwin’s unexplained cancellation has understandably left Eventcepts’ Director Connie Paglianiti dismayed, and has resulted…
Entries Extended for TOP 100 AND SoundKILDA
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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…
Briggs replacing Gurrumul at St Kilda Festival
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Australian rapper, lyricist and hip hop artist Briggs is joining the 2016 St Kilda Festival line up. A Spokesperson for the St Kilda Festival Briggs will said that he will be replacing Gurrumul, and will be performing a number of his songs in tribute to the artist who is no longer able to perform due…
Ads on Your Mobile for a Discounted Bill?
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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
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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…