The 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale opens on 7 June and I want to wish everyone involved with Australia’s exhibition every success. The Australian Government provided $75,000 to the Australian Institute of Architects to support Australia’s presence in Italy. The Venice Architecture Biennale—which also attracts designers, urban planners and developers—is arguably the most important event on […]
In the final round of documentary funding for this financial year Screen Australia is pleased to announce 13 projects will receive over $3.8 million in support, generating production value of more than $13.2 million. The projects selected under the National Documentary Program and General Documentary Program include eight one-off documentaries and five series. The documentaries […]
A study into Australia’s farmers’ markets has revealed that they provide a number of benefits to farmers, consumers and the communities in which they are situated. Funded and released by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), the study considered farmers’ markets for four stakeholder groups – consumers, farmers, value added food businesses and […]
More land is being released and rezoned for thousands of new homes in Western Sydney, as new figures show 100,000 homes have now been built since the election of the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. The NSW Government has also announced the Budget will include measures to help even more families get into the housing […]
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner today announced that Sydney will host a support event for one of the world’s leading economic forums, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), in 2015. Mr Stoner made the announcement in Beijing, where he signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Secretary General of […]
Angelina Jolie says she and Brad Pitt won’t tighten their security policies during publicity events after he was accosted on the red carpet in Los Angeles. She explained, “People like that are an exception to the rule. Most fans are just wonderful. We’ve had a wonderful experience over the years, and we’re very grateful for […]
Jonah Hill has apologized for using a gay slur with a paparazzo in an encounter caught on video. A video posted by TMZ shows a photographer pestering Hill, who eventually responded with muttered expletives and an anti-gay expression. On The Howard Stern Show, on June 3, the 30-year-old actor acknowledged that he said “a disgusting word.” […]
Lately, it seems like celebrities have no idea what’s appropriate to wear to the park, a wedding or to a game of tennis. Mariah Carey has a closet full of couture and no place to wear any of it to. She showed up at a New York playground with her two adorable children on June […]
Oscar winning actress Cate Blanchett is extremely excited about being part of upcoming animated feature film How To Train Your Dragon 2 ever since she saw the first part with her kids, who persuaded her to sign the sequel. “I saw How to Train Your Dragon film with my children, and I found it utterly exhilarating. So when director […]
Actress Keira Knightley has revealed that she faced verbal abuse in her early years in her career. The 29-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star said she was told that she was a bad actress and people hated her, reported Ace Showbiz. “You’re a bad actress and you’re anorexic and people hate you,” she answered, when asked about […]