ABC TV and Screen Australia will commission 25 projects for Fresh Blood, an initiative to find the next generation of comedy performers and producers. The successful 25 projects each receive a budget of $10,000 to produce three, 2-5 minute short form comedy sketches to premiere on ABC iview this year. “Fresh Blood is one of…
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ABC TV announces new Head of Entertainment
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Award-winning TV writer/producer Jon Casimir, the man behind the Gruen franchise has been appointed ABC-TV’s Head of Entertainment. He will take up his position at ABC TV in Sydney on April 8. “We’re delighted that ABC TV can attract someone of Jon’s calibre to this position. He brings with him a wealth of entertainment creation…
2014 $1 ‘100 Years of Anzac coin released
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The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, The Hon. Steven Ciobo MP recently unveiled a new $1 circulating 2014 coin featuring the Centenary of Anzac logo. “The Centenary of Anzac will be one of the most defining moments in our…
One year till 2015 Cricket World Cup
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Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty joined Australian cricketer James Faulkner, as well as junior cricketers from diverse multicultural backgrounds to launch the official countdown to the 2015 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. “Off the back of recent record crowds at the MCG, including 91,112 on the first day…
Romance Scams on the rise
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Today might not be the day for it but the ACCC is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer. “Scammers are experts at preying on people’s vulnerabilities, particularly around sentimental times of the year such as Valentine’s Day,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Ms Rickard explained that in 2013,…
Final AAE Stamp Issue released
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Australia Post is releasing the final stamp issue in a 4 year series commemorating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14. “This remarkable human achievement took immense courage, skill and determination and Australia Post is pleased to recognise the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition with this release.” Australia Post Philatelic Manager,…
New capital metro website launched
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell has announced that a new Capital Metro website has been launched. “The new website explains how light rail is helping to deliver a range of planning, economic, social and environmental benefits for Canberra,” Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell said. Mr Corbell pointed…
41 new Men’s Shed’s to be built in Victoria
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Victorian Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge recently announced that Forty-one new Men’s Sheds will be built across Victoria with an investment of nearly $4.9 million. Ms Wooldridge explained that the Victorian Coalition Government will provide more than $2.2 million through the Strengthening Men’s Sheds initiative, while nearly $2.7 million will be provided by local…
About Time
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Director Richard Curtis Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy Rated M Score 4.5/6 At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be…
NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust grants program for 2014-15 is now open
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Attorney General, Simon Corbell, is calling on individuals and groups with ideas to make the Territory’s roads safer to apply for a NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust grant. “There were seven fatalities on ACT roads in 2013, and while that is an improvement from 2012, it demonstrates that there is still more work to be done,…