The Andrews Labor Government has fast-tracked changes to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and cats under the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2014 with increased powers for councils to protect vulnerable animals now in effect. Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford said the previous Liberal Government slated the changes to commence on 1 July 2015.…
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Westpac & Australia Post Partnership Announced
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Westpac and Australia Post today announced they had entered into a partnership to enable Westpac customers to access banking services at 3,200 participating Post Offices across Australia, including at more than 1,400 regional and rural locations. Group Executive Westpac Retail & Business Banking, Jason Yetton, said he was pleased to be able to offer customers…
Cola is King
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According to the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research, taken from more than 50,000 respondent interviews; reveal that they also share a key trait: Cola beverages feature heavily among the most popular soft drinks in each country. Coca Cola is undisputed leader in Australia and New Zealand, and Big Cola tops the list in Indonesia.…
Gorman House to receive On the Staircase artwork
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch recently announced the much loved public artwork On the Staircase will be relocated to the Gorman House Arts Centre later this year. Ms Burch said the artwork by Danish artist Keld Moseholm will be moved to the Gorman House Arts Centre eastern courtyard near the ACT Writers Centre by…
ANZAC: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF WORLD WAR I
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People will be able to experience the Sights and Sounds of the First World War period, by exploring a new website produced in partnership by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision in New Zealand. NFSA Senior Curator Jennifer Coombes explained that a curated selection of hundreds…
2015 MTV Movie Awards
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THE WINNERS FOR THE “2015 MTV MOVIE AWARDS” ARE: MOVIE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY GEICO® The Fault in Our Stars (Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation) Director: Josh Boone Producers: Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE Shailene Woodley- The Fault in Our Stars (Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation) BEST MALE PERFORMANCE Bradley Cooper –…
NZ Minister for Customs and Minister for Disability traveling to OZ to foster trans-Tasman cooperation
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Customs Minister and Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner will be traveling to Australia to visit her counterparts and foster trans-Tasman cooperation across both portfolios. “New Zealand Customs and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service enjoy a strong relationship and work collaboratively to ensure effective border management in both countries,” Ms Wagner commented “Meeting…
Attitudes to country-of-origin food labeling
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With all the talk and some controversy in regards to country-of-origin food labeling, here is something to consider. According to recent findings released by Roy Morgan the proportion of Australians 14+ who are more likely to buy food if it is labeled ‘Made in Australia’ increased from 85% to 88% over the last two years.…
Hisense Announces Partnership with Red Bull Racing
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Hisense electronics a multi-year partnership with Infiniti Red Bull Racing, through this partnership Hisense is looking to become the third most popular global TV brand, one place higher than last year. “Infiniti Red Bull Racing is one of the most successful and most talked about teams in a sport renowned for technology, teamwork and competitiveness,”…
ABC Launches AustraliaPlus
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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) becomes the first mainstream western media organization to launch a Chinese registered web portal. Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has congratulated the ABC on its achievement, saying “the potential for Australia’s relationship with China to grow and prosper has never been greater and the launch tonight is a testament to…