The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to dual name the Macdonald River as Ganangdayi. Macdonald River starts on the eastern slopes of Mellong Range, about nine kilometres northwest by west of Kindarun Mountain. It flows for approximately 120 kilometres into the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry. Chair of the…
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Australian Koala Foundation Announce Sponsorship of Benjamin Wenzel
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The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is very excited to announce a multi-year sponsorship of the skilled junior wheelchair sportsman, Benjamin Wenzel. Ranked number six in the world and number one in Australia in junior boy’s wheelchair tennis, Benjamin brings his exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to the cause of saving the Koala. Sport has the…
Coles rolling out 47 Reverse Vending Machines across Victoria
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Coles is helping its customers recycle more plastic, glass and aluminum drink containers by rolling out 47 Reverse Vending Machines across its Victorian stores as the state launches its Container Deposit Scheme today. The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) allows Victorians to earn a 10-cent refund when they return any eligible can, bottle or carton, such…
The Wrap up on the 2023 Koori Netball Tournament
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La Perouse Netball Club defeated #4 Voguey to win the Open Women’s A Division Final of the 2023 Koori Netball Tournament over the weekend. More than 1,000 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers from across NSW converged on Charlestown Netball Courts last weekend for the Koori Netball Tournament with #4 Voguey (Newcastle) Open Women’s A Division player…
Bryan Brooks’ Wrecker Out For Halloween
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Shocking concepts and unexpected plot twists are not a common occurrence in big studio films these days. Hollywood has learned to play it safe with their audiences, opting for more universally acceptable plots and predictable endings. Their audience is assured the protagonist will always win the day and every story will end in typical fairytale…
Uptick in Sydney’s Night-Time Economy
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Latest data released by the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) has reported an uptick in Sydney’s night-time economy with a growing number of establishments across the city and a boost in overall sales turnover. Notable increases were reported across the retail, accommodation, food, drink, leisure and entertainment sectors, highlighting an opportunity for more…
China Story Database and CPC WORKS Release Magic Seeds
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Magic Seeds, a Chinese-English short animation film was jointly released by China Story Database and CPC WORKS. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The 3.52-minute film tells a story about a rice seed setting off on a journey of seeking seed heroes and met hybrid rice seeds in…
Get Free Released in Cinemas November 2nd
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Movie “Get Free” , based on real life Australian incidents of human slavery, arrives in Australian theatres from November 2 with a series of national Q&A screenings aiming to raise awareness and discussion. Filmed across NSW’s Central Coast region, “Get Free” features an ensemble cast including Shane Emmett (“Nine Perfect Strangers”, “Total Control”, “Mankind is…
Lucy Broadbent Releases How To Be A Lioness (Not A Panda)
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Following the success of What Would Ted Lasso Do? How Ted’s Positive Approach Can Help You which became an Amazon #1 Best Seller and won an INDIE Award, Lucy Broadbent now focuses on the women of the Apple TV+ show in How To Be A Lioness (Not A Panda): Find Your Roar With The Women…
Halliday Wine Companion Announces 2023 Top Australian 100 Wineries
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Halliday Wine Companion announced its highly anticipated Top 100 Wineries 2023 selected by chief editor, Campbell Mattinson, a milestone moment for the authority on Australian wine and an opportunity for wine lovers nationwide to recognise the best of the best. The newly acclaimed list recognises the finest Australian producers of now who put their wine…