Director Ryan Gaskett Score 5/6 Tracking the life of Australian chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie, Leigh is a portrait of a man who has used his experiences of abuse, destruction and loss to craft a life of service, connection and meaning. If memory serves me this is the second documentary that I have watched featuring Leigh…
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Something to Think about this Christmas
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Australia is on the cusp of the busiest shopping period of the year, with many of us traditionally leaving our festive shopping to the last minute, according to eftpos data. eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said while shopping patterns in 2021 were dramatically impacted by COVID, eftpos data indicates that things are returning to “normal” and…
More Basketball Headed to Regional Victoria in 2022
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More basketball games are bouncing into regional Victoria in January 2022 as part of a festival of women’s basketball, with seven additional WNBL fixtures confirmed for Ballarat and Traralgon. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula has confirmed the extra games will complement four WNBL matches in the regions, four WNBL matches across…
Canberra Electric Vehicle Charging Outlook Released
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A new Electric Vehicle Charging Outlook for the ACT has been released, providing guidance for industry to ensure a strategic rollout of public charging stations. Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said that the outlook provides industry with information on expected trends in electric vehicle uptake, population density and electricity grid capability that will help…
Three Australian Projects Headed to Sundance
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Goran Stolevski’s feature debut You Won’t Be Alone, produced by Causeway Films, will make its world premiere at the renowned Sundance Film Festival along with virtual reality documentary Gondwana. Nash Edgerton’s short film Shark will also make its US premiere at the festival which will take place in person and online from 20 – 30…
RACV Calling on Victorians to Maintain Biking Trend
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RACV is calling for Victorians to maintain the trend that has seen a boom in bike riding over the last two years, citing benefits for health, daily commuting, and the economy. On the back of significant infrastructure spending and lifestyle changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, bike-riding is on the rise.…
AFC Asian Qualifier to be Hosted in Melbourne in 2022
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Melbourne will host the Socceroos for the first time in four years as they vie to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will attract tens of thousands of fans to the city and deliver an important boost to businesses and jobs. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today announced…
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Success for Toowoomba and Region
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The first ever month-long program of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, a change from the traditional 10-day event, has reaped significant rewards for Toowoomba and the surrounding region. Chair of the Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Services Committee Cr James O’Shea said data from Tourism and Events Queensland showed more than $22 million in…
Victoria’s Big Battery – Australia’s Biggest
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Victoria’s Big Battery – the biggest in the southern hemisphere − is now operating, safeguarding the state’s energy supply through our hot summer months, driving down electricity prices and supporting the state’s massive renewable energy build. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio have officially launched the battery, developed by renewable energy specialist…
Australian Avocado Survey
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An Avocados Australia online research survey conducted recently found that the majority of respondents want to buy avocados grown in Australia. “These survey findings are timely as now more than ever Australian growers are keen to see Australian avocados being sold in retail stores,” Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas commented “Consumers want to buy Australian…