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Gold Coast surf culture festival Bleach* Surfing The Fringe festival kicks off

Screenwise Film & TV Acting School, has updated it's online presence with a fresh, funky and easy to navigate website that enables future students to enroll in Screenwise's Sydney acting courses easily online.

Gold Coast surf pop band Pirates Alive hit the road for Bleach* guerrilla concert series

Smiling Bear officially launches. Created by Guy Paterson, Smiling Bear is a new character brand based on the feel-good Australian lifestyle and the universal message of SMILE MORE.

He’s red; he’s furry; he’s larger than life; he’s Elmo! Everyone’s favourite red monster and all his Sesame Street friends are coming to Australia in 2012!

THE Australian app developer that bought you the Pokémaker trading card game for iPhone and iPad, has announced the long awaited release of Pokémaker for Android due to popular demand from Pokémon fans.

Stuart McBratney, filmmaker and music producer, has just released Soul Delay by The Mischief Engine. With the music industry scrambling for an internet-era business model, he used his storytelling skills to offer a new music experience.

There will be an upcoming interview to be posted here with Clifford Hoad from Kings Of The Sun. Australia's most successful export band of all time.

Marcus Batten joins Blue Pie! Sydney – Effective Immediately – Marcus Batten joins the Blue Pie team as Director of Corporate Cards.

Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the release of new single ‘Coal Miners Executive Club’ by Dutch-American singer-songwriter Kramies, taken from his forthcoming EP The European.

“Two Grand I’m Yours” tour will delight audiences with a unique alchemy of sounds and styles, both emanating from Grand pianos, crossing and blending genres from classical, new age, jazz, world fusion and pop.

Vodafone customers will be able to get their hands on the new iPhone 4S on Friday, October 14, with pre-order available today.

This year a small Australian company was approached to have their ‘Starletttos’ high heel protectors for grass included in Emmys® gift bags for stars of the calibre of Kathy Bates, Tina Fey, Laura Linney, Betty White and Christine Baranski.

Brothers In Arms - Released 4th November on Lungata Records through MGM Distribution

In conjunction with the many educational events occurring around the globe this September, The Amazing People Club announces the development of its revolutionary and unique concept within the ever-growing area of ‘digital’ education.

Bigger and Better Productions prepares to put Dr Matthews story of lust, love and ghostly intervention onto the big screen. "Ghost River Station" is loosely based on a true story and promises to bring majestic cinematography back to the cinema.

Bubble Gum Interactive, an independent children’s game and entertainment studio announced that it has selected Hypernia as its global hosting partner for its upcoming virtual universe Little Space Heroes.

Car accidents, kids, Canada and comedy...comedian Jenny Wynter's life story is full of twists, turns and soon...the Melbourne Fringe Festival stage!

Childhood, once just a fleeting life stage is now available as a lifestyle choice but at what cost? A new book ‘Leaving Neverland’ (Why Little Boys Shouldn’t Run Big Corporations) delightfully skewers perpetual boys and offers a timely solution

Vodafone today launched the Compass product. Vodafone Compass is a ‘map app’ for iPhones®, BlackBerrys® and other smartphones, customised to help bargain-hunters when they hit the streets on Sunday, 10 April for Garage Sale Trail.

Gold Coast surf culture festival Bleach* Surfing The Fringe festival kicks off

Screenwise Film & TV Acting School, has updated it's online presence with a fresh, funky and easy to navigate website that enables future students to enroll in Screenwise's Sydney acting courses easily online.

Gold Coast surf pop band Pirates Alive hit the road for Bleach* guerrilla concert series

Smiling Bear officially launches. Created by Guy Paterson, Smiling Bear is a new character brand based on the feel-good Australian lifestyle and the universal message of SMILE MORE.

The Heat Beads® Company is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Australia Day Competition on Good Chef Bad Chef!

Virtual Box Office, an online ticketing agency of VBO Pty. Ltd., today announced it is extending it’s ‘free’ offering to include a wider range of performing arts organisations and schools across Australia and New Zealand.

Outdoor film screening of Bustin’ Down the Door joins movies including Come Hell or High Water, Under the Sun, In Natural Flow and Sons of Beaches ’72 amongst others at Gold Coast’s Bleach* Surfing the Fringe festival

Yesterday I had never even heard of Daniel John and today he is one of my favorite guitarists ever. His latest album Mr Twister is ablaze with flashy, raucous, intense musical masterpieces. From the moment I hit play I was in guitar shredder heaven.

Most parents who are looking to plan for their child's birthday will admit that they are looking for something that will truly make the party enjoyable.

Local and international acts announced for 2012 Gold Coast festival's surf culture celebration

Tasmania's Minister for Heritage, Brian Wightman MP, today officially opened the new jetty on the Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur, facilitating access for around 23,000 visitors who tour the island each year.

He’s red; he’s furry; he’s larger than life; he’s Elmo! Everyone’s favourite red monster and all his Sesame Street friends are coming to Australia in 2012!

THE Australian app developer that bought you the Pokémaker trading card game for iPhone and iPad, has announced the long awaited release of Pokémaker for Android due to popular demand from Pokémon fans.

Thousands of players from around the globe have warmed to Dr Linda Glassop's Mobile Game for the iPhone. Karenji, or Sudoku with friends as it's known, is now being played in over 50+ countries around the world.

“Magic believes in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.”

Play the Zombie Christmas Game with coupons available for Shopping, Games and Music only available at BigPond.

The 60-second trailer for new teen sci-fi webseries 'Third Base', which is set on a Mars research station, has debuted on www.thirdbase.tv. The series is competing for a $100k production budget in the Movie Extra WebFest.

Just in time for summer, Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer, one of Scotland’s best-loved brands, has made it to Australian shores.

Google+ already has a whopping 18 million users who have since defected to the newly popular social networking site. Is this surprising? The answer is no.

Stuart McBratney, filmmaker and music producer, has just released Soul Delay by The Mischief Engine. With the music industry scrambling for an internet-era business model, he used his storytelling skills to offer a new music experience.

There will be an upcoming interview to be posted here with Clifford Hoad from Kings Of The Sun. Australia's most successful export band of all time.

Music has an immense impact on our lives. Without it, the world is pretty unimaginable. More than an art form, music can also affect our self-development.

Lady Gaga is a pop star that isn't afraid to embrace horror and Halloween themed imagery. “The Fame Monster” is a continuation of this fixation. Check BigPond Music's Infographic, highlighting her Australian top charts success for this album.

Marcus Batten joins Blue Pie! Sydney – Effective Immediately – Marcus Batten joins the Blue Pie team as Director of Corporate Cards.

Screenwise has opened a Self-Testing Studio to enable actors to easily audition for overseas or out-of-state productions. The newly renovated Self-Testing Studio is located in the Screenwise Studios in Surry Hills, Sydney.

Remixed sees tracks from Australian/US dreamgaze trio City Of Satellites’ debut EP The Spook and album Machine Is My Animal receive the remix treatment from Manual, Syntaks, Tim Koch, Slow Dancing Society, Jatun, Tin Manzano and M-13.

From acting on Fat Pizza, and being featured in other Australian TV series to the Big Screen. Alex Haddad is leading the way with the new innovative technology, shooting movies with a Mobile Phone Camera.

Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the release of new single ‘Coal Miners Executive Club’ by Dutch-American singer-songwriter Kramies, taken from his forthcoming EP The European.

Alby Mangels engages a new generation. Watch his wild adventures again and again with the DVD collection of his travels. Bookland will exclusively distribute the whole collection which is available right now!

“Two Grand I’m Yours” tour will delight audiences with a unique alchemy of sounds and styles, both emanating from Grand pianos, crossing and blending genres from classical, new age, jazz, world fusion and pop.

Vodafone customers will be able to get their hands on the new iPhone 4S on Friday, October 14, with pre-order available today.

This year The Legendary Blues Train celebrates 18 years of riding the rails, bringing world-class blues acts in vintage rattler train carriages, jamming its way down the Bellarine Rail track and through the natural beauty of The Bellarine, Victoria.

Rockingham, W.A author Dennis Seddon has released his first novel 'Daughters of the Sea'.

This year a small Australian company was approached to have their ‘Starletttos’ high heel protectors for grass included in Emmys® gift bags for stars of the calibre of Kathy Bates, Tina Fey, Laura Linney, Betty White and Christine Baranski.

The Port Arthur Historic Site offering FREE ENTRY for kids accompanied by the family (2 adults and up to six children under 18) on Saturdays from 24 September to 17 December.

Children’s musician and storyteller, Renata, is launching her new DVD Go Green with Renata with a free family-friendly event from 3pm-5pm on Sunday 9 October.

Brothers In Arms - Released 4th November on Lungata Records through MGM Distribution

Sydney – 1ST August 2011 – Effective Immediately – Legendary musician and record producer, Phil Manzanera joins the Blue Pie team.

In conjunction with the many educational events occurring around the globe this September, The Amazing People Club announces the development of its revolutionary and unique concept within the ever-growing area of ‘digital’ education.

Storm worked at Hooters in Mermaid Beach QLD from 30th November 2010 to 22nd March 2011, until the restaurant burnt down recently. During her time at Hooters, she was employed as a Runner of food to tables and wore a uniform appropriate to her age.

Hooters Australia are continuing their expansion in Australia with the announcement of their newest restaurant in Sydney's south west, Campbelltown to open in late November 2011.

Finding truly unique mementos of a baby’s first months has, until now, been limited to photographs and videos. Kiddie Casts custom-made Baby Hand & Feed Sculptures, however, a brief moment in time is now able to be captured and treasured forever.

Full story on how reward skill and dedication, and how flexible unlock and customization system allows you to tailor the game for your personal play style.

Hon Premier of Victoria Mr Ted Baillieu announced opening a state office in Mumbai - the entertainment and commercial capital of India to promote bilateral trade and cultural exchange with India.

Bigger and Better Productions prepares to put Dr Matthews story of lust, love and ghostly intervention onto the big screen. "Ghost River Station" is loosely based on a true story and promises to bring majestic cinematography back to the cinema.

Perth, Australia; Lausanne, Switzerland; Petaluma, USA; Clifton-upon-Teme, UK; 18 August 2011. Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the release of the new single ‘National Runner’ by garage-dreampop trio [The] Caseworker.

Author Wendy Healy-Hindmarch enchants both young and adult readers with her new book, Taeh Goes to the Vet. The book is based on a Dalmatian dog that learns to face fears during a visit to the vet. It is the first edition to an exciting new series.

Far South Entertainment launches a new company with a focus on independent artists. The founder of the company have global contact in the arts are are looking to help independent artists retain their voices in a commercial world.

Hidden Shoal is proud to announce the signing of garage-dreampop trio [The] Caseworker and Dutch-American singer-songwriter Kramies to its roster of artists.

College sports romance I WISH I WERE STEPHANIE V wins IndieFest. It will have its North American premiere at the New York City International Film Festival on August 22nd and is one of five festival films chosen by the city to screen in Times Square.