The only surviving complete episode of Network Ten’s 1960s music show Go!! (aka The Go!! Show ) and rare colour home movies filmed on the set of the show – including a young Olivia Newton-John and Ian Turpie – will be screened by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) on 25 May…
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Blundells Cottage reopened
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The National Capital Authority has reopened Blundells Cottage after major heritage restoration works. The Cottage has been closed for the last six months while it underwent a conservation programme in-line with the Blundells Cottage Heritage Management Plan. National Capital Authority Chief Executive, Mr. Malcolm Snow explained that the stone dwelling, now known as Blundells Cottage,…
Butter Gaining Popularity
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According to data released by Roy Morgan butter has overtaken margarine as the spread of choice among Australian grocery shoppers. The figures revealed that more than half of Grocery Buyers 14+ (51%) bought butter in an average four-week period last year (up 6% points since 2010) while less than half (49%) bought Margarine (down 9%…
ACT Playground Improvements
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, today announced that over 108 playgrounds across the ACT will receive upgrades to improve both accessibility and safety. “The improvements include replacing or repairing sections of the equipment including hand rails, scramble nets, fencing and other minor amendments. Not only will this improve safety, but we hope…
New Camry rolls off the line
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Victorian Industry Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, today attended the line-off ceremony at Toyota’s Altona plant, as the new-look Camry rolled off the production line. “The Andrews Labor Government will work with the automotive industry to successfully transition, reinforcing Victoria as a centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing, design and engineering.” Ms D’Ambrosio commented. Ms D’Ambrosio pointed…
Schools Back Don’t Speed
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch joined ACT Policing Chief Police Officer Rudi Lammers to remind motorists that 40km/h school zones are in force as Term 2 of the school year commences. “As children return to school from a two-week break, we’re reminding motorists to take care around school zones and adhere to…
NFSA Wax Cylinder Recording Project
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The Basics, Keith Potger (The Seekers) and Indigenous duo Stiff Gins have teamed up with the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) to record new songs using 1890s wax cylinder technology. The NFSA has worked with a number of other recording artists and the recordings are available for free download. A spokesman for…
Melbourne Zoo free for under 16 on weekends & holidays
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Premier Daniel Andrews recently announced that the upcoming 2015-16 State Budget will provide $5.8 million to ensure visits by children aged under 16 remain free on weekends, public holidays, and State School holidays at the Melbourne zoo. “We want to make sure Victorian families can afford to spend a day of fun at the zoo.”…
Warner Brothers Announces 3 Lego Movies
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Warner Brothers has recently announced confirmed the release dates of three much-anticipated LEGO® features. The announcement was made by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. The movies that where announced where an as-yet-untitled LEGO Batman™ feature which is a spin-off film featuring Batman from the 2014…
A Money Back Guarantee. Seriously?
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Gambling, I’m not here to preach about Gambling. If you like to gamble and think that you’re good at it, then all the power to you and if you have a gambling problem I sincerely hope that you find whatever you need to get your problem under control. Now that little piece of housekeeping is…