The Andrews Labor Government is supporting independent performing arts producers to build their careers and practices with flow-on benefits for artists and the wider Victorian performing arts sector. Part of the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative, the latest round of Unlocking Capacity grants support producers to build their skills and networks while developing a sustainable practice.…
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Kings of Leon to Play Mildura
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Kings of Leon, will play a one-off regional gig in Mildura on Saturday, 29 October, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula recently announced Mildura will be the only regional stop on the band’s first Australian and New Zealand tour in 10 years. “We invest…
Old People’s Home For 4-Year-Olds Wins at New York festival TV and Film Awards
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Season 2 of much-loved ABC Factual series Old People’s Home For 4-Year-Olds was the ABC’s big winner when it was named the only Australian Grand Award winner at the prestigious New York Festivals’ TV and Film Awards. The awards recognise the most innovative and entertaining screen content from more than 50 countries around the world.…
Fruit Pickers to Now Get Minimum Wage
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The Australian Workers’ Union has welcomed the new Horticulture Award which introduces an hourly minimum rate for fruit pickers, who will now enjoy the same baseline conditions as all other Australian workers. AWU National Secretary Daniel Walton explained that in November 2021, the AWU secured an historic industrial win for fruit pickers by successfully arguing…
Coles Electric-Powered Vehicle Trial
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Coles is using an electric-powered truck to deliver stock to New South Wales stores under a trial being undertaken with transport partner Linfox Logistics. David Clark, Head of Transport Safety & Sustainability – Supply Chain, said the electric truck trial was a significant step in Coles’ Sustainability Strategy, and demonstrated how Coles could win together…
Battleship & American Warships
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Battleship Director Peter Berg Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker & Liam Neeson Rated M Score 4/6 American Warships Director Thunder Levin Stars Mario Van Peebles, Carl Weathers & Johanna Watts Rated TV-14 Score 1/6 I wish I could say that there was a rational train of thought behind the decision of watching Battleship…
Australia Post Celebrates CWA Centenary
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Australia Post has released a new stamp to celebrate 100 years of advocacy and community work by Country Women’s Associations across Australia to improve the lives of rural and regional women, children and communities. “The celebration of our centenary is an important milestone for our association and our members, marking 100 years of advocacy on…
Tram Project to Bring Jobs
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The Andrews Labor Government is on track to deliver the largest investment in locally-made trams in Australia’s history – supporting thousands of jobs and improving access to Melbourne’s iconic tram network. Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded the contract to build 100 new and accessible trams as part of the Labor Government’s $1.85 billion Next…
Netflix Announces Exploding Kittens Mobile Game & Animated Series
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Netflix will launch a mobile game and TV series from the same franchise, building on the popular Exploding Kittens card game. Exploding Kittens – The Game, , will launch on Netflix in May, followed by an adult animated comedy series coming in 2023, starring Tom Ellis (Rush, Lucifer), Abraham Lim (Clickbait,The Boys), Lucy Liu (Shazam,…
Kangaroo Beach Season 2 in Production
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The Lifeguard cadets of Kangaroo beach will return to the small screen next summer, with Season 2 of Kangaroo Beach now in production. Kangaroo Beach is a fun-filled series about the adventures of four young animal friends, Pounce, Gemma, Neville and Frizzy, training as junior cadets with their lifeguard heroes at the spectacular Kangaroo Beach.…