An Australian designed children’s book and “worry doll” is giving new hope to parents with anxious children. Through the power of story, children learn the ancient practice of using a worry doll to release their worries & fears – and it’s a game changer for exhausted parents supporting children with anxiety. Mother-of-two Amy Markham says…
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765 Million Cans Saved in Western Australia
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Western Australians have saved 765 million 10 cent containers from landfill during the first year of operation of the State’s container deposit scheme. “When Containers for Change launched a year ago, an estimated 70 per cent of 10c containers were going to landfill, but now as many as 60 per cent of 10c containers are…
Three New Mediterranean Wine Varieties Developed Supported by WA Government
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The McGowan Government continues to support the expansion of the State’s wine industry, backing the local development of three new wine varieties from the Mediterranean – two receiving a medal at a recent Western Australian wine show. “Our Government is getting behind WA’s wine industry to optimise its potential by investing in scientific research on…
The Last Stand
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Director Vadim Shmelyov Starring Artyom Gubin, Lubov Konstantinova & Igor Yudin Rated MA Score 5.5/6 The cadets of the Podolsk artillery and infantry schools are completing their training, and they will soon become commanders. Two friends compete for a girl. Suddenly, the command learns about the breakthrough of the front and the movement of a…
Scam Losses reported to Scamwatch exceed $211 million
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Scamwatch is urging people to be extra vigilant about scams after Australians reported a record $211 million in losses to scams so far this year, an 89 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Scamwatch. The losses, reported between 1 January and 19 September, have already surpassed…
Russian Film Companies Secure Deals at TIFF
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Following the results of the TIFF Industry, which took place online from September 9 to 18 as part of the 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Russian content producers secured a number of deals and negotiated the sale of films, TV series and animation with distributors from Sweden, USA, Canada, Japan, China, Spain, Italy, Mongolia,…
All-Terrain Wheelchair Grants
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A new grants program will provide up to $10,000 for organisations, delivering on the McGowan Government’s election commitment to provide all-terrain wheelchairs at more locations across Western Australia. “The McGowan Government’s election commitment to provide more all-terrain wheelchairs across WA will enable communities to be more inclusive and ensure our State’s beautiful landscapes are accessible…
Australia Post Announces 2021 Community Grants recipients
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Australia Post have announced the recipients of its 2021 Community Grants, with 76 organisations awarded a total of more than $500,000 in funding in support of mental health projects. Australia Post Head of Community Nicky Tracey said she was delighted to support projects making a real difference to mental health, with recipients catering to a…
Canberra Library Delivery Service
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Canberrans will have more opportunities to lose themselves in a good book with registrations now open for free contactless delivery of library resources. “Just in time for school holidays, the popular Mystery Box and Home Library services are back, delivering items such as books and DVDs to your front door,” Minister for Transport and City…
Larapinta and Our Law Headed to NITV in 2022
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National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Screen Australia have announced two new distinctive documentary series slated for 2022 – Larapinta and Our Law. The documentaries will join a family of powerful factual stories at NITV, following a year that has seen documentaries such as Incarceration Nation and History Bites Back reach audiences and garner discussion nationwide.…