Disaster assistance has been made available for Tasmania to support the considerable operational effort in combating bushfires that have been burning since December. The funding is being made available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to help cover the cost of fighting the bushfires. Liberal Senator for Tasmania Richard Colbeck, representing…
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Six Australian Films Selected for 2019 Berlin International Film Festival
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Six Australian projects have been selected for the 2019 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Feature film Buoyancy directed by Rodd Rathjen and produced by Causeway Films whose credits include The Babadook, Cargo and The Nightingale will have its world premiere at the festival, as well as feature documentary 2040 written and directed by Damon Gameau…
1917 Film The Great Strike Added to UNESCO Register
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The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is proud to announce that its reconstruction of the censored 1917 film The Great Strike has been inscribed in the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register. The Great Strike documents one of Australia’s largest industrial conflicts. It was screened only once before it was embargoed…
Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society signs First Look Deal with Warner Bros
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Actor/Producer Michael B. Jordan has signed a first-look deal for his production company Outlier Society with Warner Bros. Pictures Group, it was announced recently by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. This marks a continuation of their partnership following the unveiling of a joint production diversity policy in September 2018, the first of its…
Noah and Charlotte Most Popular Baby Names in NSW in 2018
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The top 10 most popular baby names in New South Wales hasn’t changed a lot in the past decade. With Noah, Oliver, Charlotte, Amelia, William and Olivia maintaining their spots as the most popular baby names in NSW. There were only two newcomers in 2018 – Liam (number 7 on the list) nudging out Henry…
Ava Michelle to Make Feature Film Debut in Tall Girl
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After an extensive search it has been announced that actor, dancer, and model Ava Michelle will play the lead role in its upcoming live action comedy Tall Girl, making her feature film debut. “It was essential for us to find an actor to portray our lead who can speak to the challenges and lessons that…
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Director Vicky Jewson Starring Noomi Rapace, Olivia Jewson, Abdellatif Chaouqi Rated MA Score 4.5/6 A bodyguard and counter-terrorism expert Sam takes a job protecting Zoe a rich young heiress. Neither party is keen on the arrangement until a violent kidnap forces them to go on the run. I seem to remember that the reason why…
New Protective Clothing for ACTF&R
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ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) firefighters will have the safest protective clothing available following upgrades to be delivered by the ACT Government. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentlemen said that we put safety first, especially the safety of firefighters who must sometimes put themselves in risky situations to protect our community. That is…
Ticket Vending Machines Ready For Canberra Commuters
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Canberra commuters can now purchase tickets or top up their MyWay card at a Ticket Vending Machine as we get ready for the introduction of light rail and a more integrated and innovative public transport system. The new Ticket Vending Machines are easy to use and are stationed in major bus interchanges in Tuggeranong, Woden,…
The Classics Returning to Stonnington’s Parks
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Music lovers will be able to enjoy free performances from some of Australia’s best loved singers when The Classics concert series returns to Stonnington’s parks and gardens this summer. Performers at The Classics concert series include Rob Mills, Vika and Linda Bull, Bobby Fox and Olivia Cranwell with the concerts set to cover the genres…