Melbourne will soon welcome back the Australian Boomers for their first games on home soil since making history at the Tokyo Olympics by claiming their first ever medal. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced Melbourne has won the right to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup Asian Qualifiers at…
Tag Archive for Australia
Writer/ Director Noora Niasari Debut Feature Shayda Announced
by themovieboards - Editor •
The highly anticipated feature debut Shayda, from writer and director Noora Niasari, starring Iranian actress Zar Amir-Ebrahimi (Tehran Taboo, Morgen sind wir frei) with major production investment from Screen Australia. Melbourne-based Niasari is well known for her award-winning short films including Waterfall which screened at the 66th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) where it was…
Adam Liaw Named Australian Made Week Ambassador
by themovieboards - Editor •
Cook, lawyer, TV presenter, author, and now Australian Made Week Ambassador Adam Liaw is urging consumers to seek out and buy genuine Aussie products bearing the trusted green-and-gold kangaroo logo to support the country’s makers and growers, as well as safeguard against access and supply issues highlighted by the pandemic. Taking place 6–12 June 2022,…
Australia Post Community Goup Grants
by themovieboards - Editor •
Australia Post today announced grants of up to $1,000 each to support the work of 356 community groups, celebrating local community connections. The diverse community groups will share in almost $350,000 for projects such as community gardens, arts and crafts workshops, and volunteer training, after being nominated by their local postie, Post Office worker or…
Melbourne to Host 16th FINA World Swimming Championships
by themovieboards - Editor •
Melbourne will host the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) this December in another win for Victoria’s packed calendar of major events – which will help to support local businesses and create jobs.Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today joined Swimming Australia to confirm the short course format of the world championships…
Shipwreck Hunters Australia to Premiere on Disney+
by themovieboards - Editor •
A documentary series featuring epic shipwreck stories along the Western Australian coastline will premiere on Disney+ in the coming months. Shipwreck Hunters Australia is the first Australian documentary commissioned by the entertainment juggernaut and features a team of ocean adventurers exploring one of the planet’s most remote and spectacular landscapes to bring lost shipwreck secrets…
How to Please a Woman Heads to the US in July
by themovieboards - Editor •
Western Australian writer/director Renée Webster and producers Tania Chambers and Judi Levine have premiered their locally produced feature film ‘How to Please a Woman’ in cinemas across Australia. The film has also been picked up overseas and will hit cinemas in the United States of America in July 2022. English actress, television presenter and comedian…
Are International Students coming back to Australia?
by themovieboards - Editor •
As borders closed in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the usual flow of international students. International education contributes $40 billion to the wider economy – which was twice as much as in 2015. It also affected jobs in the sector with a loss of over 35,000 academic and professional staff. So, what…
Outer Eastern Melbourne Orange Door Network Nearing Completion
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting women, children and families across Melbourne’s outer east with the state-wide rollout of The Orange Door Network taking another step towards completion. Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams has announced the opening of The Outer Eastern Orange Door Network, which is providing support for families across the…
Julia Garner, Hugo Weaving & Jessica Henwick To Star in The Royal Hotel
by themovieboards - Editor •
Julia Garner (Inventing Anna, Ozark), Hugo Weaving (Oranges and Sunshine, The Matrix) and Jessica Henwick (The Matrix Resurrections and upcoming Knives Out 2) are set to star in The Royal Hotel directed by Kitty Green. The Royal Hotel will reunite Green and Garner who previously worked together on Green’s breakout hit The Assistant which premiered…