On International Women’s Day (8 March), the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace, is encouraging young women to explore opportunities for social connection in their community, as research finds they are more likely than their male peers to experience loneliness. The headspace National Youth Mental Health Survey found two in three (67%) young women felt…
Oxfam Warning of Water Scarcity and Hunger in Zambia
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Oxfam warns that over six million people from farming families in Zambia are facing acute food shortages and malnutrition until next growing season, which is twelve months away, due to severe drought, exacerbated by climate change and El Nino, which has caused massive crop failures for half of the nation’s “planted area.” The drought has…
Calls to Support Vasey RSL V Centre
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Vasey RSL Care, a leading provider of support services for veterans, is reaching out to the community for assistance in supporting veterans through their V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program. The V Centre aims to empower veterans by providing them with the tools and resources they need to regain their independence, confidence, and pride. Recognising the…
The Doorman
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Director Ryûhei Kitamura Stars Ruby Rose, Jean Reno, Aksel Hennie Rated MA Score 1/6 A woman returns from combat and befriends a family in NYC. A gang of thieves plot to take the family’s valuables, and she is all that stands between them and their lives. When it comes to leading an Action movie I…
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
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Director Steven Caple Jr. Starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez Rated M Score 2/6 During the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth. I didn’t like this one, it should be noted that I didn’t feel as if I was…
2nd Inner West Film Fest Announcements
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The 2nd Inner West Film Fest [IWFF] have announced the first five films from this year’s program, including actor and director Faouzi Bensaïdi’s comical road film, DÉSERTS, which premiered at the Cannes Director’s Fortnight; and the Australian premiere of DRUGSTORE JUNE, co-written, produced and starring comedian Esther Povitsky, with a side-splitting support cast, including Beverly…
Australian civil society groups go to ICJ to condemn Australian Government failure
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The Australian Government’s silence in responding to Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza civilians has been challenged by over 100 Australian civil society organisations deeply concerned that their government has failed to act to prevent further large scale death and destruction of the Palestinian people. A statement giving evidence of Australian civil society action since the…
Australia Post Launches New Product Range
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Australia Post has launched a range of retail products under a new label, JoyUp now available in select Post Offices across the country. The new range, available across more than 400 Post Offices, offers customers a diverse selection of lifestyle products, including toys, back-to-school stationery, appliances, and accessories bringing more choice to Australia Post customers.…
First Stage of Works on Molonglo River Bridge
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The Australian and ACT governments have announced the Molonglo River Bridge is another step closer with construction underway on the first stage of works. The construction of the Molonglo River Bridge and completion of John Gorton Drive will transform the Molonglo region and better connect the northern suburbs of Molonglo, including Whitlam, to the rest…
ACT Government Business Zero Emissions Vehicle Grants Program
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Three businesses have received funding as part of the ACT Government’s Business Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Grants program to help purchase electric vehicles. Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said this program provides grants of $20,000 for local businesses to incorporate ZEVs into their vehicle fleets. “The ACT Government is providing incentives…
WWE Stars at Special Olympics Australia Event
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Four wrestling superstars joined Special Olympics Australia’s athletes in a milestone lawn bowl match to promote inclusivity and visibility in sport through a partnership between WWE and Special Olympics. The WWE stars landed down under late last week to take part in the long awaited 2024 Elimination Chamber, which took place over the weekend (24…
Molonglo Next Canberra Town Centre
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The ACT Government is building Canberra’s future by leading work on a proposal to the Commonwealth to reclassify the Molonglo Group Centre as Canberra’s sixth town centre. “The commercial centre proposed in the suburb of Molonglo is currently classified as a ‘group centre’ which reflects the original planning for Molonglo Valley as a home for…
LONESOME DAY RECORDS Releases “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”
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Lonesome Day Records has released a gritty, Rock-tinged Bluegrass version of “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” featuring American Idol star Bo Bice. It’s the first radio single from the upcoming all-star Bluegrass tribute to Bob Seger, SILVER BULLET BLUEGRASS, due out this summer. Americana Highways premiered the song earlier this week. Fans can stream “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”…
The Musketeer
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Director Peter Hyams Starring Justin Chambers, Catherine Deneuve, Mena Suvari Rated M Score 5/6 In 17th century Paris, a dashing swordsman named D’Artagnan finds himself at odds with the powerful forces taking over France. He sets out to avenge the murder of his parents and finds his country cleaved by chaos and civil unrest. His…
James Reed Signs Multi-Year Docuseries Deal
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After fielding extensive interest from filmmakers, Colossal Biosciences and production partner Teton Ridge Entertainment have signed with James Reed, director of Oscar-winning Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher, and his company Underdog Films, to produce a multi-year docuseries following the groundbreaking work of Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company. Reed and producing partner Matt Houghton…
2024 AIDC AWARDS NOMINEES & SOUTHERN LIGHT AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED
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The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) has revealed the exceptional nominees for the 4th annual AIDC Awards, and also announced the winner of the inaugural AIDC Southern Light Award for outstanding contribution to nonfiction screen, digital and/or audio media.The AIDC Awards recognise outstanding works of new Australian documentary and factual content across six categories: Best…
New Series From Producers of Little Lunch and The InBESTigators
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Australian production company Gristmill has partnered with Canada’s Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) to bring an exciting new children’s series to audiences across the globe. Developed by Gristmill with the support of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), Lightning Primary is a half-hour live-action series aimed at children aged 6-9 years. The series will be the…
Windcatcher heads to Stan this Easter
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The heartwarming family feature film Windcatcher, starring singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy and introducing talented newcomer Lennox Monaghan, will premiere Thursday 28 March on Stan. Windcatcher is set in the small country town of Herbertson, and follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, a fast and resourceful Aboriginal boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb, and the…