The Underground Sistine Chapel is a free documentary on YouTube (that premiered in June 2021, at the mythical Grand Rex cinema in Paris) that chronicles the creation of a contemporary Sistine Chapel by street artist Pascal Boyart in the center of an abandoned gold foundry in Paris suburbs, in what some may refer to as…
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Canberra Electric Bike Library Extended
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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Canberra Electric Bike Library, the ACT Government has extended the program for a further two years, with additional opening hours, more e-bikes available and offering opportunities to test ride the bikes at more community events. ACT Minister for Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury explained that since its opening in…
Coles Trials Bring-Your-Own Deli Containers in SA
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South Australian customers are being encouraged to bring reusable containers to help them purchase their cold cuts, small goods, and other deli favourites at eight Coles supermarkets. Customers who bring in clean reusable containers with a resealable lid can ask deli Team Members to pack their items in their containers as part of a trial…
Animated Short Friendship Wins at IndieFEST Film Awards
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The animated short film ‘Friendship’ from Lin Tam and Immix Studios, has won a prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards. ‘Friendship’ was recognized for its universally touching themes and nostalgic 2.5D animation. The film was commended for its use of animation style and a live orchestrated score to bring out the passion…
Aussie Musicians Strip Down For Total Support Calendar
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In a major collaboration with iconic Australian retailer BONDS, Aussie musicians from diverse genres and backgrounds have united for a cheeky twist on the classic charity underwear calendar in partnership with Rolling Stone Australia. A limited number of calendars are on sale now with all proceeds going to music industry charity Support Act, the organisation…
Screen Queensland Announces $1 Million Funding For Gaming
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In the lead up to this week’s Gamescom (the globe’s largest digital games conference in Germany) the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland has announced seven digital games projects to be supported with more than $1 million total in development funding. Screen Queensland CEO Kylie Munnich said the sunshine state is emerging as Australia’s most innovative…
Irish Film Festival Announces 2022 Program
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The 8th Irish Film Festival Australia have announced their full cinema program for 2022. The 2022 festival will showcase a total of 16 films, including 13 Australian Premieres.10 of the films will be screened in Palace Cinemas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra from 25 August – 25 September and online festival from 30…
August is Platypus Month
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Canberrans are encouraged to pick up a pair of binoculars and join Waterwatch volunteers to help monitor platypuses at dusk and dawn for the ninth annual Platypus Month. “With over 300 spots to fill across 34 one-hour surveys, now is the perfect time to join our citizen-scientists and ecologists to collect data that will improve…
Rover is the Better Wingman
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New research commissioned by dating app eharmony has revealed the vital role pets play in romantic partnerships. eharmony psychologist Sharon Draper said it was particularly interesting that the majority (81%) of those surveyed felt how someone treats their pet is a strong indicator of how they would be in a relationship. “At eharmony, we know…
Production Underway on Turn Up the Volume
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Filming has commenced in Melbourne on ABC ME’s latest live action offering Turn Up The Volume with major production investment from Screen Australia. Produced by Matchbox Pictures and Film Camp, the 10-part series will follow a group of young female and gender diverse teenagers who start a band at a music camp held in Melbourne’s…