A big thank you to Miles Monroe – Head Distiller at Westward Whiskey for taking the time to answer some questions about Whiskey. In mid-May Westward Whiskey launched its brand-new Pinot Noir Cask in Australia. The Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask also just won Double Gold at the 2021 San Francisco Spirits Awards. What makes…
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A French Christmas market is Coming to Canberra in July
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22 Chalets (Wood huts) imported from Europe, melted cheese stations, French crepes, snow falling, magical lights, Christmas music and carols, nutcrackers, French Wines and a Mulled Wine Garden! The market will be running for 4 full days over the school holidays and is entirely free to attend. “We are really excited to bring this unique…
VICSCREEN Strategy Launched
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The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled Victoria’s first screen strategy in more than a decade, to supercharge film, television, and digital games projects and create more jobs for Victorians. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson launched VICSCREEN, investing a record $120.7 million as part of a $191.5 million four-year strategy to put Victoria at the…
Midsumma Announces 2021 Program
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, has revealed the highly anticipated 17-day 2021 program, set to take place from 19th April until 5th May 2021. In 2021, Midsumma Festival returns to Melbourne bigger and better than ever, offering audiences an entirely unique experience that’s unlike anything on the calendar! With an incredible…
What Hot Cross Buns are the Best?
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Coles has topped the list in an expert taste test of 21 different hot cross buns – covering traditional, chocolate, apple and cinnamon, and gluten free varieties. CHOICE tested buns from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA, plus Bakers Delight and Costco. “Coles was clearly the winner in our testing this year, with their hot cross…
Roy Morgan Research Shows Public transport use increases in December quarter 2020
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New research shows over 7.8 million Australians aged 14+ (37%) used public transport during the December quarter 2020. This is up over 950,000 from the September quarter 2020 when just under 6.9 million (33%) were using public transport – a low reached during Melbourne’s long second lockdown and significant restrictions on people’s movement in Sydney.…
Free Public Transport for Senior Victorians & More Support for Disabled Victorians
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Senior Victorians and Carer Card holders will be able to enjoy free public transport from 21 to 28 March 2021. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan and Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll visited Southern Cross Station to announce the eight days of free travel on Melbourne trains, buses, trams, and regional V/Line…
Time for some self-promotion
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Yes, that’s right it is That Time Again, it is Time for some Ads. We run ads, we could run your ads. So, if you want to advertise on The Movie Boards please get in touch and next time you see an ad on The Movie Boards, it could be one of yours. Also, if…
Interview with Stewart Corrick, Grandson of Leonard Corrick about The Corrick Collection
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A big thank you to Stewart Corrick for taking time to me over the phone interview about his family and their film collection. A selection of the films from The Corrick Collection is going to premiere at Ten Days on the Island. NFSA Restores The Corrick Collection The Corrick Collection on the NFSA YouTube Channel…
Interview with NFSA Curator Elena Guest about The Corrick Collection
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A big thank you to NFSA Curator Elena Guest for the phone interview about The Corrick Film Collection. The Corrick film Collection contains 135 of the world’s earliest films, which formed part of the Corrick Family Entertainers variety act over 100 years ago. A selection of the films from The Corrick Collection is going to…