As Australians look to co-exist with COVID, there are concerns the nation may be ‘socially stunted’ with research revealing that one-in-two people revealing they’re choosing to spend more time on their own due to the pandemic. Mainstreet Insights’ research surrounding social skills reveals we’re alarmingly out of practice when it comes to connecting with others.…
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AIDC 2022 Announces Full Program
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The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) has announced the full program for its first-ever hybrid event – including over 40 sessions, more than 90 speakers and 70-plus industry decision makers – taking place in-person at ACMI Melbourne, and simultaneously online, from 6-9 March 2022, with an online-only international marketplace 10-11 March 2022. “As we launch…
52 Million Parcels Delivered in December
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Australia Post has again delivered a huge Christmas, with 52 million parcels delivered through the December peak and more packages moving by air than ever before. Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Paul Graham said many months had been spent preparing for the festive season and despite the continuing challenges presented by the pandemic,…
Renegade Episodes 1 & 2
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Director Ralph Hemecker (Episode 1) Director BJ Davis (Episode 2) Staring Lorenzo Lamas, Branscombe Richmond & Kathleen Kinmont Rated M Score 2/6 After crooked cop Lieutenant “Dutch” Dixon kills his girlfriend and frames him for murder, Reno Raines escapes from jail and goes on the run. Episode 2 Hunting Accident Reno runs a bully out…
Tracey McBean Episode 1: Stretching Machine/Family Power
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Created by Mary Small & Arthur Filloy Starring Roslyn Oades, Anthony Hayes, Akmal Saleh & Dan Wyllie Rated G Score 5/6 Ever wanted to build a space rocket, invent a homework-doing machine or make your school vanish? Well, join Tracey McBean and best friend Shamus Wong, on journeys full of mystery, drama, bizarre twists and…
The Russian Film Industry Headed to WEMW
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The Russian film industry will be widely represented at the international co-production forum When East Meets West (WEMW), which will be held January 24–28 in Trieste, Italy. For the first time Russia will be “a country in focus” of one of the largest European co-production platform. “The participation of the Russian delegation in the international…
Popular Baby Names for 2021 in Victoria
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Oliver has once again proven to be Victoria’s most popular boys name, while Charlotte has clinched the top spot for girls. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes recently announced the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria list of top 100 popular baby names for 2021. “Picking a baby name can be an overwhelming time – hopefully these…
AFP Launches Investigations into RAT Price Gouging
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The AFP has launched investigations into rapid antigen test (RAT) price gouging and is warning individuals and businesses they face five years’ imprisonment for re-selling COVID-19 tests for more than 20 per cent of the original retail purchase price. Two investigations have begun in Queensland and NSW after referrals from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Clear Australian Skies Making the ISS Visible
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After a week of rain, the clouds will finally part today to reveal one of humanities greatest achievements flying through the Australian sky. For one week only, the skies above Australia are a little bit more crowded than usual, with the International Space Station (ISS) clearly visible above. Scientists at ANSTO Australia’s knowledge centre for…
Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman Sign writing/producing deal With Sony
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Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that writing/producing duo Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman have signed a writing/producing deal with the studio under their new production arm, RaqMar Entertainment. “It is critically important to us to tell stories that subvert negative stereotypes and embrace cultural specificity in an authentic way, and we are grateful to Sony…