Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage. The announcement by the Commonwealth Games Federation comes after a period of exclusive negotiations, with Commonwealth Games Australia and the Andrews Labor Government last month submitting a delivery concept for consideration. “The…
Coles Partners With The Resilience Project
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A positive mental health program to help students build resilience and cope with stress will be delivered in 20 schools across Australia thanks to a new partnership with Coles and The Resilience Project. The education partnership was officially launched at Shepparton East Primary School by Collingwood Football Club’s AFLW young gun Jordyn Allen who shared…
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
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Director David Yates Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston & Mads Mikkelsen Rated M Score 3.5/6 Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt…
NSW Paramedics Launch Weeklong Action over Resourcing and Pay
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NSW Paramedics have launched a week of industrial action, as the Australian Paramedics Association (NSW) escalates demands for better resourcing and pay. Until Friday, APA (NSW) has placed a complete ban on ‘staff movements’—meaning Paramedics will refuse to split from crewmates or travel from their designated station to fill roster gaps elsewhere. “Refusing staff movements…
Christian Schools Australia Calls to Protect Religious Freedoms
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With the Australian election scheduled for May, Christian Schools Australia say that the 47th parliament must deliver protections for religious freedom and deliver on the rhetoric of both parties. “The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have sought to focus on the future in their opening pitches to the nation today” Mark Spencer, Director of Public…
Calls to Address Nursing Workforce Crisis
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Heading towards the next Federal Election, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is urging politicians to prioritise the issues impacting the nursing profession throughout the campaign, in the interests of the health of all Australians. “For the last two years, nurses have led Australians through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” ACN CEO Adjunct Professor…
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Funding Announced to Improve Canberra Waterways
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To improve waterway health and provide greater amenity for Canberrans, the ACT Government has provided a significant funding boost to the ACT Healthy Waterways program, committing an additional $14 million through to June 2023. This brings the total value of the program to $20.5 million since the first stage of Healthy Waterways was completed in…
Masters of the Universe
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Director Gary Goddard Starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella & Meg Foster Rated PG Score 4/6 The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull. I suppose there are more than a few jokes that can be made about Masters of the Universe especially considering…
Ambulance
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Director Michael Bay Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II & Eiza González Rated MA Score 5/6 Two robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry. I think it has been more than a few months since I have last watched a movie directed by Michael Bay and he has always been the director that…
The Art of the Heist at QAGOMA
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A breath-taking program of more than 30 feature films will explore one of cinema’s most beloved crime subgenres – the heist – at the Australian Cinémathèque, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) from 29 April to 26 June. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines said tickets were on sale now…
MIFF Announes Inaugural MIFF XR Commission
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The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is pleased to announce local artists and long-time collaborators, Isobel Knowles and Van Sowerwine, have been awarded its inaugural MIFF XR Commission, supported and developed by artist and philanthropist, Ling Ang. Knowles and Sowerwine, have written, directed, and animated Line-Up – a series of Augmented Reality (AR) experiences celebrating…
Variety Australia Launches
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The Brag Media, which reaches over 33% of the Australian population each month across its digital and print properties, has entered into a further licensing agreement with Variety’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation, to launch Variety Australia. Variety Australia launches online today, featuring original and syndicated content most relevant to local audiences. A print edition…
Punks for West Papua
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Director Anthony ‘Ash’ Brennan Narrated by Basia Bonkowski Score 6/6 Punks for West Papua is an Australia wide movement, and the brainchild of Jody Bartolo. Jody and his band ‘Diggers with Attitude’ spearhead Punks for West Papua with the aim to raise money and awareness for the Free West Papua cause. The genocide of the…
ACCC To Monitor Fuel Excise Cut
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The ACCC notes that the Federal Budget announcement of a six-month reduction in fuel excise from midnight. Under direction from the Federal Government, the ACCC currently monitors fuel prices, costs and profits and reports on these each quarter. The ACCC can compel refiners, importers, terminal operators, wholesalers, and retailers to provide information relating to fuel…
New Action Plan to Protect Mature Native Trees in Canberra
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The Canberra community can help shape a new action plan to protect mature native trees which are a crucial component of environmental diversity in the ACT. “Canberrans take great pride that they live in the Bush Capital, as we share our great city with an array of incredible wildlife and native trees,” Minister for the…
ACT Government Investing In Large Scale FOGO Facility
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The ACT Government is strengthening Canberra’s circular economy by investing in a large-scale Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) facility to process local waste. “We are investing in new waste infrastructure that will support Canberrans to take everyday action on climate change and reduce our city’s future emissions,” Minister for Transport and City Services Chris…
Jorge Gutierrez to Direct I, Chihuahua For Netflix
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Jorge Gutierrez has set his next project with Netflix, the animated feature film I, Chihuahua, following last year’s release of the critically acclaimed Maya and the Three. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will produce and star. “After The Book of Life and the amazing experience on Maya and the Three, I’m now thrilled to collaborate with Melissa,…