The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and Australian MotoGP will not take place in 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the global pandemic – including a slower than forecast rollout of the Commonwealth vaccination program and subsequent caps to international traveler intake. “It’s very disappointing that these much-loved events can’t proceed but this is…
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GWS v Gold Coast Suns to Play at Mars Stadium
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The Andrews Labor Government is bringing more AFL games to regional Victoria with Greater Western Sydney set to take on the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium in Ballarat this Sunday 11 July. “As the home of footy, Victoria is proud to support the AFL to keep the 2021 season going and it’s great we…
MDFF 2021 – Batoor: A Refugee Journey
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Director Barat Ali Batoor Score 6/6 Barat Ali Batoor was once Afghanistan’s most esteemed photographer working for the United States Embassy in Kabul. But in 2011, all this changed when The Washington Post published his potent photo essay exposing one of Afghanistan’s darkest secrets — the brutal trade in young dancing boys for the purposes…
Canberra Libs Calling for Government to Reform ACT Planning System
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The ACT Labor-Greens Government has finally admitted that their planning system is flawed, beyond repair and in need of being re-written. Shadow Minister for Planning Peter Cain said that the new planning system must be clear, concise, and incorporate the character of existing suburbs. “It’s obvious that there is a huge disconnect between the current…
$35k Announced Under 2021 Nature Play Grants Program
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A playground finder app and a new non-competitive orienteering course at Mulligans Flat Sanctuary are among the five projects receiving a share of $35,650 under the 2021 Nature Play Grants program. Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said that The Playground Finder by Play Australia will encourage more kids to get outside and discover…
ACT Government Announces 2020 Book of the Year Shortlist
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The ACT Government has announced the shortlist for the 2020 ACT Book of the Year. Minister for the Arts Tara Cheyne congratulated the authors and confirmed that an event will take place later in July to announce the winner. “The ACT Government’s ACT Book of the Year Award aims to support the development of ACT-based…
Russian Presence at the 74th Cannes Film Festival
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The Russian Pavilion and the virtual stand at Marché du Film are organized by ROSKINO with the support of the Russian Cinema Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Despite complications due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russia will take part in the world’s major film festival. The Russian Pavilion will open on…
Perth’s Barrack Square, Bell Tower and Jetties Receive Landmark Status
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WA Heritage Minister David Templeman has announced the finalisation of Perth’s iconic Barrack Square and Jetties in the State Register of Heritage Places. “So many of us will have wonderful memories of visiting Barrack Square and Jetties to catch a ferry to Perth Zoo, enjoy a meal with friends, cycle along the river or visit…
Canberra’s Electric Bike Library Continues
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Canberrans will have another year to trial electric bikes and accessories for free, to help them make the switch to zero emissions transport and take real action on climate change. Since launching in September 2020, 82% of people who have borrowed a bike from the Electric Bike Library have said they see themselves purchasing an…
ACT Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
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The ACT’s single use plastics ban has started with Canberrans already stepping up to protect our local environment and reduce harmful waste going to landfill. “With strong support from the Canberra community, we have taken action to ban the sale, supply and distribution of single use plastic cutlery, drink stirrers and polystyrene containers,” Minister for…