Screen Australia’s First Nations Department is thrilled to announce its latest funding slate, including Warwick Thornton’s sequel to Sweet Countrytitled Wolfram, alongside two powerful documentaries for NITV spanning sport and politics. In total, 19 new projects, including 16 funded for development, will receive over $3 million in funding. This investment reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment…
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Outback Queensland Town Cloncurry Film Incentive
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On the back of being the spectacular location for Channel 10’s Survivor in 2021, this small Outback Queensland town of some 3,000 people is currently starring in The Bank Manager, a short film about the legendary robbery by Quamby Studios’ Luke and Madeleine Chaplain. Filmmakers, writer, producers and actors, Luke and Madeleine, grew up on…
Production Begins on Second Series of The PM’s Daughter
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The ABC and Screen Australia are pleased to announce cameras have rolled on the second series of the critically acclaimed political comedy-drama The PM’s Daughter produced by Fremantle Australia. The PM’s Daughter is filming on location throughout Sydney and will premiere on ABC ME next year. “We are very excited to be in production on…
Netflix Announces Copenhagen Cowboy
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Netflix have announced Copenhagen Cowboy, a poetic thrill-inducing neon-noir series from the creator of the Pusher trilogy, Drive and The Neon Demon, Nicolas Winding Refn. Copenhagen Cowboy was filmed in Denmark and is composed of six episodes. Production has wrapped and the series is set to launch globally on Netflix later this year. The series…
Monaro Highway Upgrade Underway
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Work is underway along the Monaro Highway, thanks to the $230.5 million investment jointly funded by the Australian and ACT governments. Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja said once completed, this upgrade will make the Monaro safer and improve travel times and capacity, ensuring Canberrans can get home sooner and safer. “Delivering on my 2016…
Dustin Clare Joins Pacific Rim 2
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Australian actor Dustin Clare has boarded Legendary/Universal’s sequel Pacific Rim Uprising alongside previously announced John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny and Adria Arjona. Steven S. DeKnight is directing the project, which is based on a world created by Guillermo del Toro and Travis Beacham. Thomas Tull, Mary Parent, Jon Jashni, and del Toro…
Austrialian Developed application to help fight Alzheimer’s disease
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An Australian developed world-first application has been launched to fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. “Most people are aware of what they can do to reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke but what isn’t well known is that these same lifestyle choices may also lower the risk of developing…
Gaming Advisory Board Purposed
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Deputy leader of the Canberra Liberal party and Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing, Brendan Smyth put forward a proposal to the legislative assembly of the Australian Capital Territory for the establishment of a Gaming Advisory Board. Mr. Smyth commented that the primary purpose of the Gaming Advisory Board will be to provide advice to…
New Mobile Phone Laws in Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope recently announced that laws regarding the use of mobile phones while driving have been tightened. Under the new laws it is illegal for a driver from holding a mobile phone, cradling a phone on their shoulder or resting it on their lap while driving. “Research shows that drivers are four…
Changes to the Do Not Call List
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Telemarketing calls would have to be one of the most annoying phone calls that you can possibly receive. The best way to stop these calls is by registering on the Do Not Call List. You can do this by either registering on the website www.donotcall.gov.au or by calling 1300792958. You should be aware that under…