SBS, National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Screen Australia have announced a collection of seven standalone half-hour documentaries commissioned through the nationwide Curious Australia initiative. In partnership with state and territory agencies Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screen Territory, Screenwest and the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Curious Australia supports screen practitioners from…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Ups at Iconic Victorian Venues
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Vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorian children will soon have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccine among lions, meerkats, sharks, dinosaurs, robots and starlit galaxies. Starting on 12 February, COVID-19 vaccination pop-ups will roll out in some of Victoria’s most iconic venues – including Scienceworks, Melbourne Zoo and Sealife Aquarium – with each site intended specifically…
Making Things Easier for Bendigo Cyclists
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Cyclists can soon bring their bicycles when travelling on local bus routes in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Heathcote, thanks to the extension of the Andrews Labor Government’s Bikes on Buses initiative. Bike racks will be installed on all buses travelling 14 local routes in Bendigo, the Bendigo to Heathcote route and all buses travelling six local…
WAFL and WAFLW Teams Headed to Northampton for April 30 Fixtures
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Mid-West football fans are in for a treat, with WAFL and WAFLW teams holding their April 30 fixtures at the Northampton Football Club. The event is being supported by the McGowan Government, through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Regional Strategic Initiative funding program. “The WAFL and WAFLW Fixture Northampton 2022 is…
Research Into Australia’s Social Health
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As Australians look to co-exist with COVID, there are concerns the nation may be ‘socially stunted’ with research revealing that one-in-two people revealing they’re choosing to spend more time on their own due to the pandemic. Mainstreet Insights’ research surrounding social skills reveals we’re alarmingly out of practice when it comes to connecting with others.…
AIDC 2022 Announces Full Program
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The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) has announced the full program for its first-ever hybrid event – including over 40 sessions, more than 90 speakers and 70-plus industry decision makers – taking place in-person at ACMI Melbourne, and simultaneously online, from 6-9 March 2022, with an online-only international marketplace 10-11 March 2022. “As we launch…
52 Million Parcels Delivered in December
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Australia Post has again delivered a huge Christmas, with 52 million parcels delivered through the December peak and more packages moving by air than ever before. Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Paul Graham said many months had been spent preparing for the festive season and despite the continuing challenges presented by the pandemic,…
The Russian Film Industry Headed to WEMW
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The Russian film industry will be widely represented at the international co-production forum When East Meets West (WEMW), which will be held January 24–28 in Trieste, Italy. For the first time Russia will be “a country in focus” of one of the largest European co-production platform. “The participation of the Russian delegation in the international…
AFP Launches Investigations into RAT Price Gouging
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The AFP has launched investigations into rapid antigen test (RAT) price gouging and is warning individuals and businesses they face five years’ imprisonment for re-selling COVID-19 tests for more than 20 per cent of the original retail purchase price. Two investigations have begun in Queensland and NSW after referrals from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Clear Australian Skies Making the ISS Visible
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After a week of rain, the clouds will finally part today to reveal one of humanities greatest achievements flying through the Australian sky. For one week only, the skies above Australia are a little bit more crowded than usual, with the International Space Station (ISS) clearly visible above. Scientists at ANSTO Australia’s knowledge centre for…