Minister for Consumer Affairs, Jane Garrett, assisted in destroying more than 4,300 unsafe toys and nursery items seized from Victorian retailers, wholesalers and importers. Minister Garrett explained that among the products seized by Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors were toy bow and arrow sets, yo-yo balls posing strangulation hazards, faulty prams and dangerous nursery products including…
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ABC Radio launches latest version of website and app
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ABC Radio has launched the latest version of the ABC Radio website and ABC Radio app, giving audiences unprecedented listening access to ABC Radio stations and programs on the platform of their choice. Michael Mason, Director ABC Radio, said the latest evolution of the website and app delivers against one of the ABC Radio’s key…
Make Sure your Gas Heater is Safe this Winter
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Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio is urging householders to service their gas heaters regularly to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. “There is no room for complacency when it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning – it poses a real risk in every household.” Minister D’Ambrosio commented. Minister D’Ambrosio explained that Victorians are encouraged to have their…
Jurassic World Premiere
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Jurassic World Press Conference
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Greens oppose changes to SBS advertising
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Senator Scott Ludlam Australian Greens communications spokesperson has announced that The Australian Greens will oppose the government’s moves to increase advertising on SBS with government senators backing the flawed bill in a Senate inquiry report tabled today. A Greens and ALP dissenting report recommends that the bill not be passed. “By pushing ahead with this…
Screen Australia Selling Lindfield Studios site
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Screen Australia has announced that it is selling the former Film Australia studio and office facilities, located in Lindfield on Sydney’s upper north shore. Following the merger of Film Australia, the Australian Film Commission and the Film Finance Corporation into the existing Screen Australia, the studio facilities were no longer required. It also should be…
Canberra Theatre 50 Years Old
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has encouraged the community to help Canberra Theatre Centre celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday 6 June by attending a Family Fun Open Day. The free community event will have something to offer for all ages, including live entertainment for families and backstage tours. Ms Burch pointed out that…
Support Fatality Free Friday
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch has joined with police and other first responders in calling for road users in the ACT to support the 9th Fatality Free Friday initiative tomorrow, May 29. Fatality Free Friday is an initiative of the not-for-profit Australian Road Safety Foundation and has been running since 2007 with…
Extra Locomotive added to Albury Line
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The Andrews Labor Government has that an extra V/Line locomotive is being converted to standard gauge to improve the reliability of train services on the Albury line. Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan explained that there are currently only three standard gauge locomotives available to haul trains on the Albury line. Routine maintenance means one…