Primary schoolers around Australia have clocked up more than two million minutes of word building, in preparation for the July 27 start of national literacy competition LiteracyPlanet Word Mania 2015. LiteracyPlanet CEO, Adam McArthur pointed out that since registrations for the online competition opened in June, children have practiced the popular word building game for…
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Nubia unveils first “My” series device
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Chinese android smartphone manufacturer nubia unveiled its first “My” series device, “nubia My PRAGUE,” in Beijing on July 15. This is the official debut of the new product in China following the world premiere in Prague, Czech on July 8. “City of Prague is a symbol of art, romance and love, a symbol we desire…
Australia finishes 6th at IMO in Thailand
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The 2015 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) has concluded this week in Thailand. Australia won two Gold and four Silver medals and came sixth out of 104 teams. This is the best result for Australia in 35 years of competing, the Australian team improved its ranking from 11th last year to 6th position ahead of Taiwan,…
ACT Government to hold second wind auction later this year
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Considering the Australian Prime Minister Mr. Tony Abbott’s recent comments about Solar and Wind energy I can’t help but think that this is kind of interesting. Speaking at the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney, Mr Corbell said the Government was finalising its considerations on the next steps for the second round of the wind…
Rent or Buy?
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Consumers are now able to easily compare the cost between renting and buying household goods, such as electrical appliances and furniture, by using ASIC’s MoneySmart new Rent V Buy Calculator. ASIC Deputy Chairman Peter Kell said the new calculator developed in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS) will enable people who are considering…
$45 Mill lost to scams in 2015
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging the community not to send money or personal details to strangers after $45 million was reported lost to scams already this year and 45,000 complaints made. “Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to get your money or personal details. Scams succeed because they look like…
NFSA & NPG to establish ‘Portraits from the Movies’ exhibit
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The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) are thrilled to have received funding from the Australian Government to begin developing a joint touring exhibition with the working title ‘Portraits from the Movies’. “I am delighted that the NPG and NFSA are embarking on this groundbreaking collaboration. I…
100th anniversary of first ever ANZAC film
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The first ever film re-enactment of the 1915 Gallipoli landings, ‘The Hero of the Dardanelles’, is now available on DVD, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its premiere at Melbourne’s Majestic Theatre on 17 July 1915. Directed by Alfred Rolfe, The Hero of the Dardanelles was filmed only weeks after the Gallipoli events.…
Vic Government introduces new drunk-drug driving laws
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Natalie Hutchins, Victorian Acting Minister for Roads and Road Safety, announced two new offenses for drink-drug driving will come into force on 1 August 2015. “The Andrews Labor Government is cracking down on idiotic drink and drug drivers to make our roads safer and to help reduce road trauma.” Ms Hutchins commented. Ms Hutchins explained…
Shaun the Sheep Interview!!!!
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Editor’s Note:- A big thank you to Sean Clarke, Aardman’s Head of Rights and Brand Development for answering my questions. Will Skånes Djurpark have the only international Shaun the Sheep Attraction? Skånes will be the world’s first international Shaun the Sheep theme park attraction in 2016 , but we have ambitions to launch other theme…