Tag Archive for Australia

Melbourne AR Art Trail

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a new interactive augmented reality experience to Melbourne’s CBD, supporting city traders by offering visitors more reasons to stay longer and see more. Creativity and technology will combine to see world-class artworks adorn Melbourne’s arts precinct with the launch of AR. Trail – a collaboration between Fed Square, Koorie…

Five Australian Projects Selected for TIFF 2022

Five extraordinary Australian projects have been selected for the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from 8 -18 September. Feature films Blueback and Carmen will have their world premieres at the festival, while Sweet As, We Are Still Here and TV series Mystery Road: Origin will make their international premieres. “A…

Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chair and Board Appointed

The trailblazing president of the Richmond Football Club Peggy O’Neal AO is taking a lead role in delivering a successful Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria. Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery Jacinta Allan today announced the appointment of the Chairperson Peggy O’Neal AO and the other foundational Directors of the Board of the Victoria…

Matildas to Play Sweden in November

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering another blockbuster international sporting match to Victoria, attracting more visitors to the state while giving fans the chance to get behind the Matildas in the lead up to the World Cup. Fans will get the chance to rally behind Australia’s national women’s football team in the lead up to…

‘The Stranger’ Premieres on Netflix in October

Following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year, Thomas M. Wright’s film The Stranger will premiere globally on Netflix in October. Produced by See-Saw Films, Anonymous Content and Blue Tongue Films, and starring Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris, the film revolves around two strangers who strike up a conversation on a long…

Marley Spoon Launches Wine Store

In an Aussie meal kit first, Marley Spoon have announced the launch of Wine Store by Marley Spoon, allowing its Australian customers to choose from a selection of wines perfectly paired to their Marley Spoon recipes – delivered directly to their door. Katy Holder, Head of Culinary Operations at Marley Spoon Australia has teamed up…

Vote for Australia’s favorite Tree

Do you love the water-bulging boab or the towering mountain ash, the world’s tallest flowering tree? Are you intrigued by the carbon capturing power of grey mangrove ecosystems or the ‘living fossil’ story of the Wollemi pine? The search is on to find Australia’s favourite tree. This National Science Week, ABC Science wants people to…

Rover is the Better Wingman

New research commissioned by dating app eharmony has revealed the vital role pets play in romantic partnerships. eharmony psychologist Sharon Draper said it was particularly interesting that the majority (81%) of those surveyed felt how someone treats their pet is a strong indicator of how they would be in a relationship. “At eharmony, we know…

Time For More Avocado Toast?

Australia will need to both consume and export more avocados as the nation’s growers navigate a period of soaring production growth over the coming five years, specialist agribusiness bank Rabobank says in a new report. This year alone, ‘per capita (person) supply’ of avocados is estimated to be up 26 per cent on the previous…

Remember National Tree Day

Planet Ark is encouraging Australians to connect with nature and their local community for National Tree Day 2022 and do something positive for our future – plant a tree! Planet Ark co-CEO Rebecca Gilling said that the call-to-action comes with new research showing that eight out of ten Australians agree that planting trees is an…