According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Australia’s full-time workforce has a grand total of 123,510,000 days of annual leave accrued, or an average of just under 21 days leave each. “It’s almost impossible to fathom: Australia’s six million full-time workers have no less than 123,510,000 days’ annual leave accrued between them! Even when…
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Potential Blood Shortages
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Cold and flu symptoms are wiping out as many as 900 blood donors a week, prompting the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to issue a call for new donors across the winter months. Spokesman Shaun Inguanzo explained that the first winter hurdle is the forthcoming Queen’s Birthday holiday; long-weekends pose their own threat to blood…
Dangerous Toys Crushed
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Minister for Consumer Affairs, Jane Garrett, assisted in destroying more than 4,300 unsafe toys and nursery items seized from Victorian retailers, wholesalers and importers. Minister Garrett explained that among the products seized by Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors were toy bow and arrow sets, yo-yo balls posing strangulation hazards, faulty prams and dangerous nursery products including…
ABC Radio launches latest version of website and app
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ABC Radio has launched the latest version of the ABC Radio website and ABC Radio app, giving audiences unprecedented listening access to ABC Radio stations and programs on the platform of their choice. Michael Mason, Director ABC Radio, said the latest evolution of the website and app delivers against one of the ABC Radio’s key…
Woman in Gold
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Director Simon Curtis Starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl Rated M Score 5/6 Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. I’m not overly familiar with director Simon Curtis’ work. Curtis has a strong background in television; though the only other…
Make Sure your Gas Heater is Safe this Winter
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Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio is urging householders to service their gas heaters regularly to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. “There is no room for complacency when it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning – it poses a real risk in every household.” Minister D’Ambrosio commented. Minister D’Ambrosio explained that Victorians are encouraged to have their…
Jurassic World Premiere
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Jurassic World Press Conference
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Greens oppose changes to SBS advertising
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Senator Scott Ludlam Australian Greens communications spokesperson has announced that The Australian Greens will oppose the government’s moves to increase advertising on SBS with government senators backing the flawed bill in a Senate inquiry report tabled today. A Greens and ALP dissenting report recommends that the bill not be passed. “By pushing ahead with this…
Screen Australia Selling Lindfield Studios site
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Screen Australia has announced that it is selling the former Film Australia studio and office facilities, located in Lindfield on Sydney’s upper north shore. Following the merger of Film Australia, the Australian Film Commission and the Film Finance Corporation into the existing Screen Australia, the studio facilities were no longer required. It also should be…