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Aladin Premiering at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney

Disney’s Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film, will have its Australian premiere in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre tonight, 11th August 2016. The principal cast features Michael James Scott in the role of the Genie, Ainsley Melham as Aladdin, Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine, Adam Murphy as Jafar, Aljin…

Zomato More Popular in Melbourne then Sydney

In the 12 months to March 2016, 1,046,000 Australians over the age of 14 (5.3%) visited the Zomato website in an average four week period. According to the research Zomato is twice more popular in Melbourne than in Sydney. “Melburnians have taken to Zomato, and make up a third of the website’s total audience of…

Record Numbers for Star Poker Sydney Championships

Star Poker Sydney Championships running from 26 July-8 August has seen record registrations with 1,187 players taking part in the Opening Event which concluded on Sunday, 31 July 2016. With nine events over the 14 day schedule, it all concludes with the Main Event which commences Friday, 5 August and runs to Monday, 8 August.…

Palace Cinemas to open Cinema at Double Bay

Palace Cinemas have announced that they will open a new ten-screen cinema in Sydney’s Double Bay. “We’re thrilled to be bringing a state-of-the-art cinema to Double Bay and doing our part to help revitalise the local arts scene in this fantastic Sydney suburb. As is our standard, the cinemas will offer our customers the broadest…

2016 Sydney Film Festival Program Announced

The 63rd Sydney Film Festival program was officially launched by the NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant. “The NSW Government is proud to continue its support for this amazing festival; a key event that has cemented itself in Sydney’s winter entertainment calendar,” Mr. Grant commented “I’m extremely pleased that these films…

Flickerfest Program Announced

The 25th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival has announced the full list of 53 films officially selected into our Academy® Accredited Australian Competition for 2016, chosen from over 2300 entries received for Flickerfest 2016. Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd explained that this year’s official Australian Competition features 18 world premieres, 6 Australian premieres and 10 NSW…

Capital City Holidays can be Costly

In the year to June 2015, almost 12 million Australians aged 14+ took at least one domestic holiday, with the average cost per head/per night of their last domestic trip being $150. Without exception, this figure was higher for people whose last holiday was spent in a capital city — but with some striking differences…

Australia’s first victory at sea commemorated

Australia’s first victory at sea during World War I is commemorated in a new stamp release by Australia Post. Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt said this wartime event is historically significant as it was the first engagement fought by a warship of the fledgling Royal Australian Navy. “The ‘Battle of Cocos Islands’, as it’s…