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Little Sydney Lives Finalists Announced

Twenty images captured by Sydney’s youngest photographers have been selected as finalists in the annual Little Sydney Lives photography competition.Children aged 3 to 12 years across Sydney captured images of nature, family, pets and toys as their cute and quirky take on life in Sydney.A panel of judges comprising artist Atong Atem, photographer Sam Ferris…

Melbourne AR Art Trail

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a new interactive augmented reality experience to Melbourne’s CBD, supporting city traders by offering visitors more reasons to stay longer and see more. Creativity and technology will combine to see world-class artworks adorn Melbourne’s arts precinct with the launch of AR. Trail – a collaboration between Fed Square, Koorie…

Five Australian Projects Selected for TIFF 2022

Five extraordinary Australian projects have been selected for the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from 8 -18 September. Feature films Blueback and Carmen will have their world premieres at the festival, while Sweet As, We Are Still Here and TV series Mystery Road: Origin will make their international premieres. “A…

Netflix Documentary ‘The Redeem Team’ Premieres October 7

For the first time, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Netflix have collaborated for this riveting and nostalgic celebratory look at the iconic 2008 US Olympic Men’s Basketball victory. Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the Olympic…

Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chair and Board Appointed

The trailblazing president of the Richmond Football Club Peggy O’Neal AO is taking a lead role in delivering a successful Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria. Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery Jacinta Allan today announced the appointment of the Chairperson Peggy O’Neal AO and the other foundational Directors of the Board of the Victoria…

Matildas to Play Sweden in November

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering another blockbuster international sporting match to Victoria, attracting more visitors to the state while giving fans the chance to get behind the Matildas in the lead up to the World Cup. Fans will get the chance to rally behind Australia’s national women’s football team in the lead up to…

ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award Named

Dr Benjamin Schwessinger has been awarded the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award for his ongoing commitment to supporting the environment and the ACT’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am exhilarated and honoured to receive this award. I’ve found both my family and scientific home in Canberra. It is nice to see…

Blue Poles Park Whitlam’s First Playground

The ACT Government continues to invest in Canberra, with the official opening of Whitlam’s first playground. The new site will be known as Blue Poles park. “I am excited to open Blue Poles park, as Whitlam continues to grow. Recreational areas in a suburb create a vital meeting point for the community. The new park…