Tourists and locals alike visiting Melbourne’s Federation Square will be able to beat the heat of summer by enjoying a giant inflatable water slide, running 75 meters. Acting Minister for Tourism and Major Events Philip Dalidakis launched Toyota’s Slide the Square, which will be open 10 AM to 8 PM daily until 15 January 2017.…
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And The Word is Post-Truth
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Well in case you haven’t heard the 2016 word of the year is Post-Truth which is defined as : ‘Relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief’ And if your to believe American late night talk show host Mr Stephen…
Something to think about: Highlander Franchise
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okay, last week on FaceBook about how it was a surprise to see The Highlander Tv series on Australian tv screens, and it was. i suppose it would be a surprise to see any of the mid-90’s action series that i used to watch.now i’m writing this because there is continuing talk of remakes most…
Vjunior Opens with Trolls
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Australia’s first kids concept cinema, Vjunior, celebrated its grand opening last night at Village Cinemas Southland. Ambassador, Luke Darcy, welcomed over 200 guests to a screening of the most anticipated kids film of the year, Trolls. Among VIPs and their children included Rozalia Russian, Sophie Cachia, Kylie Brown, Olivia Anderson, Renee Enright, Jess Dempsey, Brendan…
Special Edition of The Horizon released for World AIDS Day
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Cobbstar Productions, has announced that it will release a special edition, full length TV pilot of The Horizon online, directed by Stephan Elliott (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert), to coincide with World AIDS Day – 1 December 2016. A percentage of proceeds from all digital downloads during the month of December will…
Alcohol warning for under-18s ahead of Leavers Week
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Western Australian Mental Health Minister Andrea Mitchell today reminded parents and students ahead of Leavers Week (November 21 to 24) that no-one should provide alcohol to under 18s. This is the second year that the Liberal National Government’s secondary supply laws will be in force, meaning 18-year-olds that provide alcohol to their friends could be…
Tales From The Antiques Roadshow Touring Australia
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In May 1977 a pilot recording for a new programme about antiques was filmed in Hereford. Antiques Roadshow went on to become one of the most loved and popular shows on British television. In Australia the programme has an equally loyal audience – broadcast on Foxtel’s Lifestyle channel, the ABC and Nine. A firm favourite…
Interview with Sophie Mathisen about her movie Drama
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Drama is set entirely in Paris and London. It celebrates the value of friendships that often outlast the relationships with those that share our beds. The film follows Anna, an Australian actor living in London. It’s been a year since she split with John and she isn’t landing auditions. Anna travels to Paris to the…
Godzilla against Mechagodzilla and Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S
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Director Masaaki Tezuka Starring Yumiko Shaku, Shin Takuma, Kana Onodera (Godzilla against Mechagodzilla) Staring Noboru Kaneko, Miho Yoshioka, Mitsuki Koga (Tokyo S.O.S) Rated PG Score 3/6 (Godzilla against Mechagodzilla) Score 3.5/6 (Tokyo S.O.S) Godzilla is pitted against his mechanical counterpart, Mechagodzilla. Humans are under attack by the green beast. With little hope left, they build…
Flinders Street Station $100 Million Upgrade
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Flinders Street Station will be restored to its original 1910 colours as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s restoration and upgrade of the iconic Melbourne landmark. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced today that the current mustard colour will become a lighter, stone colour, while the maroon sections and green trimmings will be darkened,…