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Who is eating turkey?

According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Between October 2014 and September 2015, 6.2% of Australians 14+ ate turkey in an average seven days. Over the course of this 12-month period, there were discernible peaks and troughs: with January being the biggest turkey-eating month (12.0%) and August being the off-season (3.4%). “Along with pudding…

Be Aware of Quad Bike Safety

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the community to be fully prepared, wear protective gear and ride safe to prevent quad bike accidents this summer. “Tragically, 20 Australians have died this year from quad bike accidents, including a six-year-old, a seven-year-old and a 15-year-old. In 2014, there were 15 deaths – sadly, a…

Be Aware of Trampoline Safety

Victorians are being urged to keep a close eye on children using backyard trampolines this holiday season, with the number of head injuries and broken bones on the rise. Statistics reveal that almost one child is being hospitalised with trampoline-related injuries every day. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said trampolines…

Entries Open for St Kilda Film Festival

Entries for the coveted St Kilda Film Festival competitions are now officially open, both emerging filmmakers and industry professionals are being called on to submit their creative works in the following categories; Australia’s Top 100 short film competition, The SoundKILDA music video competition, and Under the Radar for filmmakers under the age of 21. The…

Flickerfest Program Announced

The 25th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival has announced the full list of 53 films officially selected into our Academy® Accredited Australian Competition for 2016, chosen from over 2300 entries received for Flickerfest 2016. Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd explained that this year’s official Australian Competition features 18 world premieres, 6 Australian premieres and 10 NSW…

ME Bank and Village Cinemas Announce Partnership

Industry super fund-owned bank ME has announced a new partnership with Village Cinemas Australia and joint venture partners Amalgamated Holdings Limited. ME Brand and Digital Director, Ingrid Purcell, said the Bank was attracted by the partnership’s unique marketing opportunities together with Australian’s growing love affair with the big screen. The partnership extends across Village, Event,…

Rivoli Hateful Eight Q&A Sold Out

Village Cinemas Australia has sold the exclusive Melbourne fan event for The Hateful Eight in just over an hour where Village Cinemas Rivoli will play host to legendary film director Quentin Tarantino and Hollywood star Kurt Russell on Sunday 17th January. “The Hateful Eight is no doubt one of our most anticipated films this summer.…

Shopping At Shopping Centres

With Christmas approaching very quickly here is something to think about as you go out and complete your Christmas shopping. In the financial year to June 2015, 16.5 million Australians 14+ (85%) shopped at one or more shopping centres in an average four week period. Chadstone was the top destination, with 396,000 Australians a month…

Works to Begin at Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory

Western Australian Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett and Energy Minister Mike Nahan today announced that the State Government had approved regional energy provider Horizon Power to execute a power supply agreement with the CSIRO for the supply of electricity to the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO). “This agreement helps deliver the Government’s broader commitment for…