The Stawell Gift the prestigious 120m handicap – Australia’s oldest and richest short distance running event – offers male athletes a $60,000 prize purse, and a $40,000 lump sum for the winner. Before 2015, the women’s event attracted a pool of $6000, but this year marks parity. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John…
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32 Logie Nominations for ABC TV
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ABC TV has received 32 nominations, more than any other network, and a record number for ABC TV, for the 57th TV Week Logie awards. Richard Finlayson, ABC Director of Television explained that ABC TV received 27 nominations in the ‘outstanding’ categories and five nominations in the ‘popular’ categories, representing a wide range of genres…
Research: Sports Affects levels of depression, anxiety and stress
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The latest findings from Roy Morgan Research show that the 1.35 million Australian adults who participate regularly in some kind of team sport are noticeably less likely than the average Aussie to experience mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or stress. “Everybody knows sport is good for you: its fitness and weight-loss benefits are…
Victorian Parks Discovery App Launched
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Victorian Minister for Environment, Lisa Neville recently launched Parks Victoria’s new Parks Discovery App. Ms Neville explained that Parks Discovery is packed with interesting facts and stories along with a directory of Victoria’s most popular parks. “Victoria has so many great parks and waterways ready to discover. This new app is designed to encourage everyone…
ACCC liquid laundry detergent capsule risks
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With two deaths and over 16,000 ingestion cases reported every year worldwide the ACCC, in partnership with international regulators, is urging parents to be careful when using and storing laundry products so they don’t accidentally harm children. “The product has only been widely available in the market recently and its risks are not necessarily well-known.…
25 years for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music
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The Minister for the Arts, Senator George Brandis announce a grant of $80,000 to the Australian Festival of Chamber Music to support three community-based arts projects in 2015. Senator Brandis commented that this investment demonstrates the Government’s commitment to making the arts accessible to all Australians and to maintaining the excellent standard of classical music…
Uptake in British made vehicle components
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According to a recent report released by the UK Automotive Council British cars are being made with more British sourced components as the UK automotive industry’s renaissance continues apace. The figures revealed that that domestic component makers sold 19% more products to UK vehicle producers last year than in 2013. Business Secretary Vince Cable explained…
ABC ANZAC Day programing
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Ahead of the 2015 Anzac Day commemorations which mark the marks the Centenary of Gallipoli. The ABC is once again honoured to help all Australians reflect on this historical moment, with the recent announcing of its programing for Anzac Day. ABC managing director Mark Scott commented that across our radio, television, digital and online platforms…
Marianne Leitch new Executive Producer for Foreign Correspondent
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Marianne Leitch has been appointed Executive Producer of ABC TV’s international current affairs flagship program Foreign Correspondent. “Marianne is an exceptionally experienced and capable journalist and Foreign Correspondent will be in terrific hands.” ABC Head of Current Affairs Bruce Belsham said. Mr Belsham pointed out that Leitch was a member of the original team that…
Time-Zone Change for South Australia?
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The South Australian Government has received a tremendous response to the first month of consultation on the merits of changing South Australia’s time-zone. The Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith who is leading the consultation process said the State Government has been inundated with hundreds of submissions. “It has been encouraging to read the…