According to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) data Almonds were Australia’s most valuable horticultural export product in 2014-15 showing annual export sales of $522 million. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, said the bumper almond crop was great news for Australian growers, exporters and the horticultural industry as a…
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New Melbourne Market in Epping
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The Andrews Labor Government has welcomed the opening of Victoria’s new purpose built wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market in Epping, in Melbourne’s north. “The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian growers, wholesalers and retailers to buy and sell the freshest horticultural produce all year round. We welcome the opening of the new Melbourne Market.”…
Paul Fenech introducing new web series Dumb Criminals
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Australian cult comedy hero, Paul Fenech (HOUSOS, FAT PIZZA, BOGAN HUNTERS) has released a brand-new comedy, Dumb Criminals, a web series of seven out-there episodes based on true-life stories of criminal idiocy, available to view free online from 31st August at 7pm. Writer, producer and director Paul Fenech said “With the success of ‘on demand’,…
Extra Sydney Concert Announced for Elton John’s “All The Hits Tour”
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Sir Elton John and his band return to Australia from 5 December as part of his international “All The Hits Tour.” Due to huge ticket sales one last Sydney concert has been added on Thursday 17 December – at the venue where it all began – the Hordern Pavilion. Tickets for this concert go on…
Sir Charles Bright Scholarship Receives Renewed commitment from SA Government
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The South Australian Government has committed $30,000 to continue an important scholarship program which is helping young South Australians with disabilities to undertake tertiary studies. Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister Gail Gago said the funding for the Sir Charles Bright Scholarship program will be provided over five years from 2016-2020. “I’m very pleased to…
Plans to Double Scottish Gin Exports
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Scottish Secretary David Mundell said that The UK Government wants to more than double gin exports in a move that will create jobs and bring investment to Scotland. Mr. Mundell explained that the UK is already the biggest gin exporter in the world- and 70 per cent of it is made in Scotland. Last year,…
Fury Road Movie goers more likely to buy a high performance car
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan almost 1.1 million Australians 14+ (5.6%) saw Mad Max: Fury Road at the cinema from its release in May to the end of June 2015 and of those movie goers a third of those who saw the latest Mad Max movie agree they would like a car…
CAFC Launched
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The China Australia Film Collaboration (CAFC) was recently launched at Parliament House, Perth, Western Australia, with the signing of Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) by event partners the China Film Producers’ Association, Australia China Business Council (WA), ScreenWest and CinefestOZ. A business-to-business event, the CAFC will bring together representatives of China and Australia’s production and film…
Vic Govt. provides $250000 to National Vietnam Veterans Museum
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The National Vietnam Veterans Museum in Phillip Island welcomes some 20,000 visitors every year, and it’s mainly thanks to 20 years of veteran donations and volunteer work. Minister for Veterans John Eren announced that the Labor Government is providing $250,000 so that the venue can protect the memories that are forever etched in our national…
NZ Renews Air NZ & Cathay Pacific alliance
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New Zealand Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced that he has extended the strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific will result in more benefits to travellers than would otherwise have been the case. Mr. Bridges has reauthorised the alliance for almost four years beyond its initial expiry date of 30 January 2016.…