The ACT Government and the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) are supporting local and rural sporting teams through a new partnership for use of Bruce Oval sporting precinct. Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said the agreement between CIT and NSWRL is about supporting grassroots sporting teams. “Bruce Oval will now give local Canberra…
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So who wants to be a recording artist?
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Djooky Music Awards (DMA), the first global online song contest, is seeking out the most talented artists and songwriters from Australia and around the world in a search for someone to become the next biggest singing sensation. Open to amateurs, professional songwriters and musicians, one buddying artist will have a once in a lifetime opportunity…
CHOICE Welcomes Moves to Ban Bank Marketing in Schools
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CHOICE welcomes ACT’s vote to ban bank marketing in schools, CHOICE is also calling on other states and territories to follow ACT and Victoria’s lead and stop banks from marketing to kids in schools. “This is an important moment for the ACT community. School banking schemes are simply polished marketing programs designed to capture lifelong…
Rip Curl Pro Returning to Bells Beach in 2022
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Victoria’s world-famous Rip Curl Pro will return to iconic Bells Beach in 2022 under a new three-year agreement secured by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced the deal with the World Surf League to continue the tradition at the renowned break near Torquay following the cancellation of…
Support for ACT Container Scheme at All Time High
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The release of the ACT Container Deposit Scheme Annual Statutory Report for 2019-20 has shown support among Canberrans is at an all-time high with strong and growing participation. “The report shows that since the ACT Container Deposit Scheme commenced on 30 June 2018, over 148.1 million containers have been redeemed,” Minister for Transport and City…
ACMI Reopening After $40 Mill Redevelopment
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Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, will welcome back visitors tomorrow following its physical and digital transformation. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson was at ACMI today to celebrate the official opening of the $40 million redevelopment. “Victorians are hungry for creative experiences and ACMI’s reopening will entice more visitors back to the heart…
Golden Tag Fishing Competition Hits $100K Milestone
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Regional Victoria is experiencing a fishing tourism boom, with the Golden Tag competition racking up a huge $100,000 in prizemoney paid to winners since being expanded and relaunched. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the competition is having big benefits on the tourism industry, with fishers travelling across the state to chase up…
Australian Cricketing Legends Honoured with 25th Australia Post Legends Awards
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Six of Australia’s greatest cricket stars are being honoured in the 25th annual Australia Post Legends Awards, celebrating their significant contribution to the world of sport and the wider community. The 2021 Legends – Allan Border AO, Adam Gilchrist AM, Jason Gillespie, Dennis Lillee AM MBE, Ellyse Perry and Ricky Ponting AO – will each…
Animated Series Daniel Spellbound Coming to Netflix in 2022
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Netflix, Boat Rocker Studios and Industrial Brothers have announced the magical new CG animated series Daniel Spellbound from creator Matt Fernandes (Dino Ranch, Remy & Boo, Kingdom Force). The 20 x 22-minute animated epic adventure series will debut globally on Netflix in 2022. The series is produced in partnership with its creator and director Matt…
ABL Championship Series Coming to Melbourne
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Baseball is back in the nation’s events capital big time, with Melbourne securing next week’s 2021 Australian Baseball League’s Championship Series at Melbourne Ballpark. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced that the playoff series featuring the top four ABL teams had been secured for 11-14 February through the Andrews Labor Government’s…