Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting turns 37 today.
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
40 years since the release of 'A Clockwork Orange'
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Stanley Kubrick's highly controversial cult classic, 'A Clockwork Orange'.
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011
A Clockwork Orange was renowned director Stanley Kubrick's dark film adaptation of Anthony Burgess' novel of the same name, which was originally released in 1962.
The film, which was instantly frowned upon for its violent and disturbing themes, has become a cult classic over the years for its social commentary on psychiatry, youth gangs and social and political subjects in a dystopian society.
The film surrounds a group of disenchanted and violent youths, led by Alex (Malcolm McDowell) who get kicks out of indulging in drugs, violence and sex. After the thugs go on a crime-spree, Alex is arrested and given the chance to rehabilitate via a controversial psychological conditioning technique.
A Clockwork Orange was renowned director Stanley Kubrick's dark film adaptation of Anthony Burgess' novel of the same name, which was originally released in 1962.
The film, which was instantly frowned upon for its violent and disturbing themes, has become a cult classic over the years for its social commentary on psychiatry, youth gangs and social and political subjects in a dystopian society.
The film surrounds a group of disenchanted and violent youths, led by Alex (Malcolm McDowell) who get kicks out of indulging in drugs, violence and sex. After the thugs go on a crime-spree, Alex is arrested and given the chance to rehabilitate via a controversial psychological conditioning technique.
Ironman Series 2011/12 - Gold Coast
The first event in the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series is held on the Gold Coast and will be the first hit-out for the leading contenders in the men's and women's competitions, including Ky Hurst, Shannon Eckstein and Hayley Bateup.
Venue:
Surfers Paradise Surf Lifesaving Club, ,
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 10:00 to 17:00
Website: surfironmanseries.com
The series that will begin at Surfers on December 18 and come to a climax in Noosa on February 19, 2012 will feature six races this summer - up one from last season. Other venues include big wave haven Portsea (January 8), a secret NSW location (January 22), a three-day festival in Perth (January 29) and the penultimate event in Coolum (February 12). Along with the new venues there will be several new formats mixed in with traditional favourites like the eliminator and triple sprint. Competitors include:
Shannon Eckstein, Matt Poole, Zane Holmes, Caine Eckstein, Hugh Dougherty, Wes Berg, Ali Day, Ky Hurst, Rhys Drury, Mitch Miller, as well as Courtney Hancock, Elizabeth Pluimers, Alicia Marriott, Kristyl Smith, Gemma Newbiggin, Amy Nurthen, Allira Richardson, Brodie Moir, Rebecca Creedy and Bonnie Hancock.
Network Ten is once again pleased to be the official broadcast partner of the 2011/12 series. All six rounds will be broadcast across Australia on Network TEN from 2-5pm Sundays with replays scheduled for broadcast on ONE.
Publicity is handled by Sports Communication Australia.
Sponsor: Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd 02 9384 5555 (41-51 Wentworth Avenue, Pagewood, NSW, 2035) ID:1678
Surfers Paradise Surf Lifesaving Club, ,
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 10:00 to 17:00
Website: surfironmanseries.com
The series that will begin at Surfers on December 18 and come to a climax in Noosa on February 19, 2012 will feature six races this summer - up one from last season. Other venues include big wave haven Portsea (January 8), a secret NSW location (January 22), a three-day festival in Perth (January 29) and the penultimate event in Coolum (February 12). Along with the new venues there will be several new formats mixed in with traditional favourites like the eliminator and triple sprint. Competitors include:
Shannon Eckstein, Matt Poole, Zane Holmes, Caine Eckstein, Hugh Dougherty, Wes Berg, Ali Day, Ky Hurst, Rhys Drury, Mitch Miller, as well as Courtney Hancock, Elizabeth Pluimers, Alicia Marriott, Kristyl Smith, Gemma Newbiggin, Amy Nurthen, Allira Richardson, Brodie Moir, Rebecca Creedy and Bonnie Hancock.
Network Ten is once again pleased to be the official broadcast partner of the 2011/12 series. All six rounds will be broadcast across Australia on Network TEN from 2-5pm Sundays with replays scheduled for broadcast on ONE.
Publicity is handled by Sports Communication Australia.
Sponsor: Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd 02 9384 5555 (41-51 Wentworth Avenue, Pagewood, NSW, 2035) ID:1678
Steven Spielberg turns 65
American film director Steven Spielberg celebrates his 65th birthday today. Spielberg was born in Ohio in 1946.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Steven Spielberg is an internationally revered, award-winning director who is responsible for a long list of classic films, including Schindler's List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park and Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg is an internationally revered, award-winning director who is responsible for a long list of classic films, including Schindler's List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park and Saving Private Ryan.
Brad Pitt turns 48
American actor and worldwide heartthrob Brad Pitt celebrates his 48th birthday today. Pitt was born in Oklahoma in 1963.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
William Bradley 'Brad' Pitt is one of the most famous actors in the world, having starred in blockbusters like Legends of the Fall, Seven, Fight Club, 12 Monkeys, Troy, Snatch, Ocean's Eleven, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
William Bradley 'Brad' Pitt is one of the most famous actors in the world, having starred in blockbusters like Legends of the Fall, Seven, Fight Club, 12 Monkeys, Troy, Snatch, Ocean's Eleven, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Katie Holmes turns 33
American actress Katie Holmes celebrates her 33rd birthday today. Holmes was born in Ohio in 1978.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Katie Holmes shot to fame in the late '90s as the character of Joey Potter on teenage television drama, Dawson's Creek. Holmes has since starred in many arthouse and blockbuster films such as Go, The Gift, Phone Booth, Batman Begins and Teaching Mrs. Tingle. Holmes is married to fellow American actor, Tom Cruise.
Katie Holmes shot to fame in the late '90s as the character of Joey Potter on teenage television drama, Dawson's Creek. Holmes has since starred in many arthouse and blockbuster films such as Go, The Gift, Phone Booth, Batman Begins and Teaching Mrs. Tingle. Holmes is married to fellow American actor, Tom Cruise.
Rachel Griffiths turns 43
Award-winning Australian actress Rachel Griffiths celebrates her 43rd birthday today. Griffiths was born in Melbourne in 1968.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Rachel Griffiths may forever be known in Australia as the hedonistic best friend Rhonda in the cult classic Muriel's Wedding, but she certainly has moved on to bigger and better things, starring in films such as Beautiful Kate, Ned Kelly and Cosi and hit-television series like Six Feet Under and Brothers and Sisters.
Rachel Griffiths may forever be known in Australia as the hedonistic best friend Rhonda in the cult classic Muriel's Wedding, but she certainly has moved on to bigger and better things, starring in films such as Beautiful Kate, Ned Kelly and Cosi and hit-television series like Six Feet Under and Brothers and Sisters.
Opeth tour - Melbourne
Swedish heavy metal pioneers Opeth will return to sunny Australia this month for a national tour in support of the release of their tenth studio album, 'Heritage'.
Venue:
Palace Theatre, 20-30 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: http://www.opeth.com/
With more than 20 years and 10 albums under their collective belt, Opeth's legion of fans has grown as much as their kaleidoscopic sound has broadened. Since forming back in 1990 in Stockholm, Opeth have established themselves as pioneers of the progressive death metal/rock genre, blending folk, blues, jazz and metal influences with dynamic growling and clean vocals.
Throughout their career, Opeth have sold out concerts around the world and toured with the likes of Cradle of Filth, Megadeth and Baroness and now, the band has just released their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Heritage, their first studio album in three years. Produced by Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Soilwork), Heritage takes a step back from Opeth's traditional style by removing all death growls from the songs - making it reminiscent of their seventh album, Damnation.
For the first time in two years, Opeth will return to Australia this month for a brief national tour - a perfect Christmas present for fans. The band will perform at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Thursday, December 15; The Enmore in Sydney on Friday, December 16; The Palace in Melbourne on Sunday, December 18 and Metropolis in Perth on Tuesday, December 20.
Who's coming:
Opeth
Palace Theatre, 20-30 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: http://www.opeth.com/
With more than 20 years and 10 albums under their collective belt, Opeth's legion of fans has grown as much as their kaleidoscopic sound has broadened. Since forming back in 1990 in Stockholm, Opeth have established themselves as pioneers of the progressive death metal/rock genre, blending folk, blues, jazz and metal influences with dynamic growling and clean vocals.
Throughout their career, Opeth have sold out concerts around the world and toured with the likes of Cradle of Filth, Megadeth and Baroness and now, the band has just released their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Heritage, their first studio album in three years. Produced by Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Soilwork), Heritage takes a step back from Opeth's traditional style by removing all death growls from the songs - making it reminiscent of their seventh album, Damnation.
For the first time in two years, Opeth will return to Australia this month for a brief national tour - a perfect Christmas present for fans. The band will perform at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Thursday, December 15; The Enmore in Sydney on Friday, December 16; The Palace in Melbourne on Sunday, December 18 and Metropolis in Perth on Tuesday, December 20.
Who's coming:
Opeth
Christina Aguilera turns 31
American pop singer Christina Aguilera celebrates her 31st birthday today. Aguilera was born in New York in 1980.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: http://www.christinaaguilera.com/
Christina Aguilera is one of the most successful recording artists of the decade, selling more than 42 million albums worldwide and estimated to be worth $60 million. Aguilera is responsible for catchy singles such as What a Girl Wants, Beautiful, Fighter, Ain't No Other Man and Keeps Gettin' Better.
Website: http://www.christinaaguilera.com/
Christina Aguilera is one of the most successful recording artists of the decade, selling more than 42 million albums worldwide and estimated to be worth $60 million. Aguilera is responsible for catchy singles such as What a Girl Wants, Beautiful, Fighter, Ain't No Other Man and Keeps Gettin' Better.
The World's Most Spectacular New Year's Eve Party Just Got Better
Sydney Resolution Excluded From Dry Zone; Let The Champers Flow!
Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is thrilled to let New Year’s Eve party goers know that on the back of Sydney Council’s announcement of alcohol-free zones at New Year’s Eve fireworks hot spots, Sydney Resolution will remain a licensed event – with multiple bars stocked with a full range of beer, wine and spirits – exclusively for Sydney Resolution patrons to enjoy.
Yesterday’s announcement of alcohol bans across Sydney will ensure that those seeing in the New Year around popular party locations (parks, beaches and reserves) will have to do so with water, juice and soft drinks only due to a Sydney Council dry zone decision. However, Sydney Resolution patrons will not only be able to enjoy the very best in music and premium fireworks displays, but also icy cold beers, chilled wines, spirits and flowing champagne.
Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, which will be staged at Sydney’s Glebe Island, overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour on Saturday December 31st 2011. The inaugural Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert will feature international superstars including Jamiroquai, Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, as well as Australia’s very own Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard.
With unobstructed, stunning views of the city and the fireworks display, there is no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than Glebe Island. See 2011 out with a bang with some of the world’s biggest classic and contemporary artists, playing all the songs you know and love.
Sydney’s Glebe Island will turn into a ‘mini city’ for this very special event, with a custom-built venue providing the very best in entertainment and bars, an incredible on-site ‘village’ showcasing Sydney’s best local and international food, and a unique array of retail and market stalls.
Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is the hottest ticket in town for New Year’s Eve!
Please be advised that Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is a licensed event – all patrons must be over 18 years of age.
Glebe Island is situated under the Anzac Bridge on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. All patrons will arrive and depart by ferry or bus service from terminals and wharfs provided by Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert.
Please note there is no parking at the event. Gates open at 2pm, entertainment commences at 4:00pm and all performances will conclude by 1:45am. Gates close at 3.00am.
The Line Up...
JAMIROQUAI With more than 25 million album sales worldwide it’s fair to say that JAMIROQUAI are one of the UK’s most successful acts of any era. Fronted by the charismatic Jay Kay, JAMIROQUAI are coming down under for an electrifying live funk spectacular. JAMIROQUAI led the acid-jazz movement in the early ‘90s, later shifting to a unique mix of funk, soul and disco. Hits such as Cosmic Girl, You Give Me Something, When You Gonna Learn, Virtual Insanity, Little L and Love Foolosophy all formed the sound of a generation. With a seventh hit album, Rock Dust Light
Star, JAMIROQUAI show no sign of stopping, as they dust off their moves for an exclusive show at Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert.
CULTURE CLUB were at the forefront of the New Romantic movement, and one of the defining music acts of the 1980s. CULTURE CLUB – Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss – had an incredible seven Top 10 hits in Australia including Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, Karma Chameleon, Church Of The Poison Mind and The War Song. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see CULTURE CLUB in all their original glory. The songs are timeless, the voice is unique and the band is still one-of-a-kind.
PET SHOP BOYS - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - are electronic dance-pop pioneers and one of the world’s bestselling artists. PET SHOP BOYS have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and had 17 Top 40 hits in Australia, and continue to set the charts and dance floor on fire with dance and pop classics like West End Girls, It’s A Sin, Go West, What Have I Done To Deserve This and Always On My Mind. Fans at Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert can expect a one-of-a-kind show from the PET SHOP BOYS, who are reproducing their theatrical stage performance – including the major video and dance component – that was created in 2009 at London’s O2.
GUY SEBASTIAN is undoubtedly one of Australia’s greatest singer-songwriters. His first solo single, Angels Brought Me Here, debuted at number one and was the fastest-selling Australian single in ARIA chart history. Add to this his string of awards and the fact he is the only Australian male artist in Australian music history to achieve five chart-topping singles
– including Angels Brought Me Here, All I Need Is You, Out With My Baby, Like It Like That and Who’s That Girl? – and you can see why GUY SEBASTIAN is not to be missed this New Year’s Eve.
PSEUDO ECHO pioneered the new ‘80s electro-pop sound in Australia and quickly established themselves as one of the country’s most successful and influential bands with Top 10 hits such as Listening, A Beat For You, Don’t Go, Living In A Dream and their iconic cover of Lipps Inc’s Funky Town. Since forming in 1982, the band have had album sales in excess of one million worldwide, a Top 10 single on the Billboard US pop charts and a number one single on the
Billboard US dance charts. In 2011 PSEUDO ECHO’S relentless party groove continues to resonate with musicians and fans alike, so get ready to keep groovin’ with some energy this New Year’s Eve!
LYNDSEY OLLARD is an English-born recording artist who splits her time between the Australian Northern Beaches and her UK home. Her debut album, One Night Stand, is eclectic and witty with a combination of catchy beats, haunting melodies and at times hilariously dry lyrics – from the tongue in cheek pub anthem Wasted, through to the heartbreaking tribute Too Young To Die.
The World’s Most Spectacular New Year’s Eve Party
With Jamiroquai, Culture Club, Pet Shop Boys, Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard.
Sydney Resolution NYE Event is sure to be an unforgettable night of music and festivities, showcasing some of the biggest acts in the world against a backdrop that only Sydney can provide.
With unobstructed, stunning views of the city and the fireworks display, there is no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than Glebe Island. See 2011 out with a bang with some of the world’s biggest classic and contemporary artists, playing all the songs you know and love.
Sydney’s Glebe Island will turn into a ‘mini city’ for this very special event, with a custom-built venue providing the very best in entertainment and bars, an incredible on-site ‘village’ showcasing Sydney’s best local and international food, and a unique array of retail and market stalls.
Sydney Resolution NYE Event will be the hottest ticket in town for New Year’s Eve!
Please be advised that Sydney Resolution NYE Event is a licensed event – all patrons must be over 18 years of age.
Glebe Island is situated on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. All patrons will arrive and depart by ferry or bus service from terminals and wharfs provided by Sydney Resolution . Please note there is no parking at the event. Gates open at 2pm, entertainment commences at 4:00pm and all performances will conclude by 1:45am. Gates close at 3.00am
Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster
Visit sydneyresolution.com for more information or visit them on facebook or twitter.
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Carols in the Domain - Sydney
Australia's largest free Christmas concert returns to Sydney's Royal Botanical Gardens for the 29th year in a row, offering attendees the chance to watch some of the biggest names in Australian show business performing live on stage.
Venue:
The Domain, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 20:30
Website: http://www.carolsinthedomain.com/
This annual event attracts tens of thousands of people to come together and join in the festive cheer with some of Channel 7's biggest personalities as well as some of the best Australian and international musicians.
For its 29th year, the much loved Christmas event will be hosted by Channel 7 personalities Grant Denyer and Natalie Barr. Georgie Parker, Hugh Sheridan, Damien Leith, The X Factor winner Reece Martin, The Wiggles, Paulini, Tania Doko, David Campbell and Melinda Schneider will also make appearances and perform on the night.
Sponsor: Woolworths Limited 02 8885 0000 (1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153) ID:41975
Who's coming:
Grant Denyer, Natalie Barr, Georgie Parker, Hugh Sheridan, Damien Leith, Reece Martin, The Wiggles and more
The Domain, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 20:30
Website: http://www.carolsinthedomain.com/
This annual event attracts tens of thousands of people to come together and join in the festive cheer with some of Channel 7's biggest personalities as well as some of the best Australian and international musicians.
For its 29th year, the much loved Christmas event will be hosted by Channel 7 personalities Grant Denyer and Natalie Barr. Georgie Parker, Hugh Sheridan, Damien Leith, The X Factor winner Reece Martin, The Wiggles, Paulini, Tania Doko, David Campbell and Melinda Schneider will also make appearances and perform on the night.
Sponsor: Woolworths Limited 02 8885 0000 (1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153) ID:41975
Who's coming:
Grant Denyer, Natalie Barr, Georgie Parker, Hugh Sheridan, Damien Leith, Reece Martin, The Wiggles and more
Sounds Of Light charity concert - Sydney
Sounds of Light is a charity concert that combines live entertainment and fundraising for orphans living in developing nations.
Venue:
Allphones Arena, 8 Bayswater Drive, Wentworth Point
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 18:00
Website: http://www.soundsoflight.com.au/
It is estimated that in the developing world, 1 child dies every 3 seconds because of basic lack of safe water, health care, shelter and food. All children in the world should have the same opportunities in life, and have the chance to grow up healthy and happy. That is the motivation behind Sounds Of Light, with the money raised going to sponsor children in developing nations.
The concert will be in the form of Islamic Nasheed, Islamic vocal music that is either sung a cappella or accompanied by percussion instruments or minimal digital remastering. Some of the artist performing are Maher Zain, Irfan Makki, Gulf Echo, Mishary Al Aradah and comedian Azhar Usman.
The event will visit Sydney at the Allphones Arena on the 17th of December and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 18th of December.
Who's coming:
Maher Zain, Irfan Makki, Gulf Echo, Mishary Al Aradah, Azhar Usman and more
Allphones Arena, 8 Bayswater Drive, Wentworth Point
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 18:00
Website: http://www.soundsoflight.com.au/
It is estimated that in the developing world, 1 child dies every 3 seconds because of basic lack of safe water, health care, shelter and food. All children in the world should have the same opportunities in life, and have the chance to grow up healthy and happy. That is the motivation behind Sounds Of Light, with the money raised going to sponsor children in developing nations.
The concert will be in the form of Islamic Nasheed, Islamic vocal music that is either sung a cappella or accompanied by percussion instruments or minimal digital remastering. Some of the artist performing are Maher Zain, Irfan Makki, Gulf Echo, Mishary Al Aradah and comedian Azhar Usman.
The event will visit Sydney at the Allphones Arena on the 17th of December and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 18th of December.
Who's coming:
Maher Zain, Irfan Makki, Gulf Echo, Mishary Al Aradah, Azhar Usman and more
Sound of Melbourne Records launch - Melbourne
Sound of Melbourne Records are a brand spanking new non-profit making independent record label that will celebrate its launch in St Kilda this weekend.
Venue:
Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly Street, St Kilda
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 14:00
Website: http://www.soundofmelbourne.com/
Sound of Melbourne Records is celebrating its launch with the release of its very first record, Sampler 2011 this weekend at Pure Pop Records in St Kilda. Sampler 2011 is a compilation album of 13 unsigned Melbourne/Victorian independent artist's released on both CD and old school vinyl, with a 24-page booklet and free art prints.
To launch the Sounds of Melbourne Sampler 2011, eight of the 13 artists included on the album will showcase their music as part of a special launch weekend with free performances today and tomorrow.
Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly Street, St Kilda
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 14:00
Website: http://www.soundofmelbourne.com/
Sound of Melbourne Records is celebrating its launch with the release of its very first record, Sampler 2011 this weekend at Pure Pop Records in St Kilda. Sampler 2011 is a compilation album of 13 unsigned Melbourne/Victorian independent artist's released on both CD and old school vinyl, with a 24-page booklet and free art prints.
To launch the Sounds of Melbourne Sampler 2011, eight of the 13 artists included on the album will showcase their music as part of a special launch weekend with free performances today and tomorrow.
St Kilda FC media call - Melbourne
St Kilda Football Club players Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert will turn into fashion stylists when they visit Ted Baker Chadstone for this media opportunity today.
Venue:
Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 10:30 to 12:00
Website: http://www.saints.com.au/
Ted Baker, Official Corporate Wear Supplier of the St Kilda Football Club, have just resigned as a Club Partner for the 2012 season and to celebrate are offering all 2011 St Kilda Members a 20% discount on full priced merchandise in their three Australian stores throughout December.
Arguably the two most stylist Saints, Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert will be on hand today between 10:30am and 12noon to give their tips on what's hot this summer and help shoppers with their Christmas purchases.
Sponsor: Centrebet International Limited 02 9206 8888 (110-116 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW, 2015) ID:9574
Who's coming:
Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert
Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 10:30 to 12:00
Website: http://www.saints.com.au/
Ted Baker, Official Corporate Wear Supplier of the St Kilda Football Club, have just resigned as a Club Partner for the 2012 season and to celebrate are offering all 2011 St Kilda Members a 20% discount on full priced merchandise in their three Australian stores throughout December.
Arguably the two most stylist Saints, Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert will be on hand today between 10:30am and 12noon to give their tips on what's hot this summer and help shoppers with their Christmas purchases.
Sponsor: Centrebet International Limited 02 9206 8888 (110-116 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW, 2015) ID:9574
Who's coming:
Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert
'Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route' exhibition opens - Sydney
This exhibition recently travelled to Perth for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and will now open at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Venue:
Australian Museum, 6 College Street, Sydney
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 to Sunday, April 29, 2012
Website: http://www.nma.gov.au/
This groundbreaking exhibition reveals the richness of desert life today. It tells the story of the Canning Stock Route's impact on Aboriginal people and the importance of the Country that surrounds it, through the works of senior and emerging artists and the stories of traditional custodians.
It is a story of contact, conflict and survival, of exodus and return, seen through Aboriginal eyes and interpreted through their voices, art and new media.
Australian Museum, 6 College Street, Sydney
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 to Sunday, April 29, 2012
Website: http://www.nma.gov.au/
This groundbreaking exhibition reveals the richness of desert life today. It tells the story of the Canning Stock Route's impact on Aboriginal people and the importance of the Country that surrounds it, through the works of senior and emerging artists and the stories of traditional custodians.
It is a story of contact, conflict and survival, of exodus and return, seen through Aboriginal eyes and interpreted through their voices, art and new media.
RocKwiz live tour - Perth
Following the success of their television Christmas specials, SBS' hugely popular music trivia quiz show RocKwiz will this year bring their festive season edition on a national tour.
Venue:
Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: www.sbs.com.au/rockwiz/
This year Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis and the expanded RocKwiz Orkestra are taking their Christmas shows on the road. Dugald is loading the sled and sourcing some high quality frankincense and myrrh and we are coming to a theatre near you.
As always, audiences can expect an all-star, mystery guest line up, combined with some brand new theatrical flourishes and of course, the usual selection of brave audience members, sitting behind the buzzers, answering some curly Christmas quiz questions and bringing the house down with our legendary 'Contestant Karaoke'.
Who's coming:
Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis
Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: www.sbs.com.au/rockwiz/
This year Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis and the expanded RocKwiz Orkestra are taking their Christmas shows on the road. Dugald is loading the sled and sourcing some high quality frankincense and myrrh and we are coming to a theatre near you.
As always, audiences can expect an all-star, mystery guest line up, combined with some brand new theatrical flourishes and of course, the usual selection of brave audience members, sitting behind the buzzers, answering some curly Christmas quiz questions and bringing the house down with our legendary 'Contestant Karaoke'.
Who's coming:
Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis
KFC T20 Big Bash season begins - Sydney
The KFC T20 Big Bash League will kick off tonight with a match between Sydney 6ers and the Brisbane Heat at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Venue:
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park Road, Moore Park
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 19:00
Website: http://www.bigbash.com.au/
The first match in the T20 KFC Big Bash league will see the likes of Brett Lee, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson of the Sydney 6ers take on Daniel Vittori, Mathew Hayden and Nathan Hauritz of the Brisbane Heat.
Who's coming:
Brett Lee, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park Road, Moore Park
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 19:00
Website: http://www.bigbash.com.au/
The first match in the T20 KFC Big Bash league will see the likes of Brett Lee, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson of the Sydney 6ers take on Daniel Vittori, Mathew Hayden and Nathan Hauritz of the Brisbane Heat.
Who's coming:
Brett Lee, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson
Christmas with the Penguins - Melbourne
Melburnites will be able to enjoy an exclusive dinner and live entertainment while being seated around the Melbourne Aquarium's penguin exhibit at this special event this evening.
Venue:
Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street & King Street , Melbourne
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 19:00 to 22:30
Website: http://www.fivestarfunctions.com.au/
Christmas with the Penguins is a unique annual function that encourages workmates and colleagues to get together and celebrate the festive season with some feathered friends - the penguins who reside at Melbourne Aquarium.
The event will be held on Friday the 16th, Saturday 17th and Thursday the 22nd of December.
Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street & King Street , Melbourne
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 19:00 to 22:30
Website: http://www.fivestarfunctions.com.au/
Christmas with the Penguins is a unique annual function that encourages workmates and colleagues to get together and celebrate the festive season with some feathered friends - the penguins who reside at Melbourne Aquarium.
The event will be held on Friday the 16th, Saturday 17th and Thursday the 22nd of December.
Express Media Awards winners announced - Melbourne
Melbourne's support and development group for young writers will announce the winners of its annual Express Media Awards at a gala extravaganza this evening.
Venue:
The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 18:30
Website: http://www.expressmedia.org.au/
Express Media are a Melbourne-based organisation that presents an annual artistic program that aims to develop and support creative skills in young writers and media professionals.
Tonight, the organisation will announce the winners of its Express Media Awards as well as the John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers and the Write Across Victoria competitions. The Express Media Award categories are as follows:
* Best New Project By a Young Person in Each State
* Best Metaphor
* Funniest Piece
* Best Newcomer
* Best Illustration
* Best Themed Submission
* Outstanding Achievement by a Young Writer under 25 working across art forms
* Oustanding Achivement by a Young Writer under 25
Tonight's awards will be hosted by satirist, writer and editor Geoff Lemon and will also feature the launch of issue 87 of Voiceworks, themed 'Play'.
Who's coming:
Geoff Lemon
The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 18:30
Website: http://www.expressmedia.org.au/
Express Media are a Melbourne-based organisation that presents an annual artistic program that aims to develop and support creative skills in young writers and media professionals.
Tonight, the organisation will announce the winners of its Express Media Awards as well as the John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers and the Write Across Victoria competitions. The Express Media Award categories are as follows:
* Best New Project By a Young Person in Each State
* Best Metaphor
* Funniest Piece
* Best Newcomer
* Best Illustration
* Best Themed Submission
* Outstanding Achievement by a Young Writer under 25 working across art forms
* Oustanding Achivement by a Young Writer under 25
Tonight's awards will be hosted by satirist, writer and editor Geoff Lemon and will also feature the launch of issue 87 of Voiceworks, themed 'Play'.
Who's coming:
Geoff Lemon
Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq meet Renegades team-mates - Melbourne
Pakistan stars Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq will be available for their first major media opportunity today and will be onsite with Renegades captain Andrew McDonald, Shaun Tait and Dirk Nannes.
Venue:
Docklands Stadium (Etihad), 740 Bourke Street, Docklands
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 14:50
Website: http://www.melbournerenegades.com.au/
The Renegades start their KFC T20 Big Bash League season against the Strikers in Adelaide on Sunday, before returning to Melbourne to play their first home match at Etihad Stadium against the Perth Scorchers.
Who's coming:
Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaw, Shaun Tait, Andrew McDonald, Dirk Nannes
Docklands Stadium (Etihad), 740 Bourke Street, Docklands
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 14:50
Website: http://www.melbournerenegades.com.au/
The Renegades start their KFC T20 Big Bash League season against the Strikers in Adelaide on Sunday, before returning to Melbourne to play their first home match at Etihad Stadium against the Perth Scorchers.
Who's coming:
Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaw, Shaun Tait, Andrew McDonald, Dirk Nannes
Brisbane Roar training and media call - Brisbane
Brisbane Roar will hold a training session this this afternoon with a media opportunity available at the start of training.
Venue:
Ballymore Stadium, Corner Clyde Road and Butterfield Street, Herston
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 14:15 to 15:30
Website: www.footballaustralia.com.au/brisbaneroar
Sponsor: The Coffee Club 07 3010 3000 (336-338 Montague Road, West End, QLD, 4101) ID:2516
Ballymore Stadium, Corner Clyde Road and Butterfield Street, Herston
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 14:15 to 15:30
Website: www.footballaustralia.com.au/brisbaneroar
Sponsor: The Coffee Club 07 3010 3000 (336-338 Montague Road, West End, QLD, 4101) ID:2516
Online media briefing into coal seam gas
The Australian Science Media Centre will host an online background briefing series into coal seam gas today. The series aims to help journalists sift through the hype surrounding this controversial subject and to understand the facts.
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 11:00
Website: http://www.aussmc.org/
This online background briefing series will feature a range of experts from different institutions and industry and will include topics such as:
* Why are industries interested in coal seam gas and why should the public care?
* What actually is coal seam gas, how does one collect it and how is it different to shale gas? What is fracking and why is that important?
* Where are Australia's deposits, are they widespread and are all the sites suitable - if not, why not?
* Why is water such a key part of all this: groundwater, contaminated water, leaching, water use and waste water are all hitting the news, but which are the most important issues, which are the hardest to deal with, which will cause the most harm and how many questions are still unanswered?
* Is it worth it? The pros and cons of CSG: How green is CSG compared with other energy sources. Why is it seen as having a key role in a move to renewable energy? Are the emissions actually lower? How real are the issues of soil contamination and health effects?
Briefing 1: The Process
* What does CSG involve and why is it now being considered?
* How does CSG form and where can CSG mining take place in Australia?
* What is the process for mining coal seam gas?
* Which chemicals are used? What is hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"), and is it dangerous?
* How does it differ to extracting shale gas?
* What are the key difficulties and issues to be considered?
* What can we learn from the rest of the world?
Speakers
* Dr Peter Stone, Director of the Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance
* Dr Judy Bailey, Coal geologist and coal and sedimentary petrologist, University of Newcastle
* Dr Edson Nakagawa, Director of the Petroleum and Geothermal Portfolio, CSIRO
Time: 11:00
Website: http://www.aussmc.org/
This online background briefing series will feature a range of experts from different institutions and industry and will include topics such as:
* Why are industries interested in coal seam gas and why should the public care?
* What actually is coal seam gas, how does one collect it and how is it different to shale gas? What is fracking and why is that important?
* Where are Australia's deposits, are they widespread and are all the sites suitable - if not, why not?
* Why is water such a key part of all this: groundwater, contaminated water, leaching, water use and waste water are all hitting the news, but which are the most important issues, which are the hardest to deal with, which will cause the most harm and how many questions are still unanswered?
* Is it worth it? The pros and cons of CSG: How green is CSG compared with other energy sources. Why is it seen as having a key role in a move to renewable energy? Are the emissions actually lower? How real are the issues of soil contamination and health effects?
Briefing 1: The Process
* What does CSG involve and why is it now being considered?
* How does CSG form and where can CSG mining take place in Australia?
* What is the process for mining coal seam gas?
* Which chemicals are used? What is hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"), and is it dangerous?
* How does it differ to extracting shale gas?
* What are the key difficulties and issues to be considered?
* What can we learn from the rest of the world?
Speakers
* Dr Peter Stone, Director of the Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance
* Dr Judy Bailey, Coal geologist and coal and sedimentary petrologist, University of Newcastle
* Dr Edson Nakagawa, Director of the Petroleum and Geothermal Portfolio, CSIRO
ANZ holds annual general meeting - Sydney
One of Australia's big four banks, ANZ, will discuss its full-year results for the 2010/11 financial year at its annual general meeting today.
Venue:
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 10:00
Website: http://www.anz.com.au/
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 10:00
Website: http://www.anz.com.au/
'Journey to the Abyss' exhibition launch - Adelaide
Journey to the Abyss is an adventure into the ocean's depths, offering visitors a chance to venture into the unknown and discover a world beyond their imagination.
Venue:
South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 09:30
Website: http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/
More people have been into outer space than to the bottom of the ocean, a habitat that is 11 times larger than all the world's other habitats put together.
Journey to the Abyss is an adventure into the ocean's depths. Visitors can discover hydrothermal vents and some of the remarkable creatures that inhabit these deep waters, some more than three kilometres below sea level.
Containing more than 90 real deep-sea specimens, the exhibition is based on the South Australian Museum's own collections. These are rarely seen items, many of which have never been out on public display. The exhibition also features a full-sized, deep-sea, interactive submarine model, similar to real research submersibles.
The event launch will be an exclusive viewing for media and Professor Suzanne Miller, Director of the South Australian Museum; Jo Bain, Supervisor of 3D Design and Mark Judd, Head of Public Programs and Exhibition Manager will all be available at this morning's preview.
Journey to the Abyss will open at the South Australian Museum tomorrow and run until March 12, 2012.
South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 09:30
Website: http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/
More people have been into outer space than to the bottom of the ocean, a habitat that is 11 times larger than all the world's other habitats put together.
Journey to the Abyss is an adventure into the ocean's depths. Visitors can discover hydrothermal vents and some of the remarkable creatures that inhabit these deep waters, some more than three kilometres below sea level.
Containing more than 90 real deep-sea specimens, the exhibition is based on the South Australian Museum's own collections. These are rarely seen items, many of which have never been out on public display. The exhibition also features a full-sized, deep-sea, interactive submarine model, similar to real research submersibles.
The event launch will be an exclusive viewing for media and Professor Suzanne Miller, Director of the South Australian Museum; Jo Bain, Supervisor of 3D Design and Mark Judd, Head of Public Programs and Exhibition Manager will all be available at this morning's preview.
Journey to the Abyss will open at the South Australian Museum tomorrow and run until March 12, 2012.
Canberra Raiders pre season training
Canberra Raiders will be holding a pre-season training this morning with interview opportunities. Interviews will commence at 8:30am and vision and photos from 9:00am
Venue:
Canberra Raiders, 2 Eade Street, Bruce
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 08:30
Website: http://www.raiders.com.au/
Canberra Raiders, 2 Eade Street, Bruce
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 08:30
Website: http://www.raiders.com.au/
NSW Police Attestation Ceremony - Goulburn
Approximately 500 new police officers will march out at an Attestation ceremony at the New South Wales Police Academy in Goulburn this morning.
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 08:00
Website: http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/
Helicopters must be on the ground at the NSW Police Academy by 8:30am and land on the oval adjacent to the parade ground. Pilots need to be aware of wires in the area and land between 8:00am and 8:30am.
Journalists must contact Sergeant Craig Bishop by 4:00pm on Thursday afternoon to confirm arrangements on 02 4828 8576 or 0400 381 540.
All journalists and media crews must attend a briefing at the media area at the eastern end of the main stage alongside the parade ground. Journalists will be provided with media packages as well as details of the ceremony's program. Media attending the ceremony must attend the briefing.
Time: 08:00
Website: http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/
Helicopters must be on the ground at the NSW Police Academy by 8:30am and land on the oval adjacent to the parade ground. Pilots need to be aware of wires in the area and land between 8:00am and 8:30am.
Journalists must contact Sergeant Craig Bishop by 4:00pm on Thursday afternoon to confirm arrangements on 02 4828 8576 or 0400 381 540.
All journalists and media crews must attend a briefing at the media area at the eastern end of the main stage alongside the parade ground. Journalists will be provided with media packages as well as details of the ceremony's program. Media attending the ceremony must attend the briefing.
Breakfast with James Packer - Perth
Australia's best known billionaire will talk about his vision for Crown Limited, its role in reviving Australia's tourism sector and the $2 billion investment in refreshing the business at this breakfast in Perth today.
Venue:
Burswood Entertainment Complex, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 07:00 to 09:00
Website: events.thewest.com.au
James Packer is the head of Australia's leading gaming group, Crown Limited. His Consolidated Press Holdings is the 43 per cent shareholder of Crown Ltd, the company behind Burswood and Melbourne's iconic Crown Entertainment Complex; as well as casino assets in Macau and Great Britain.
Packer will be talking about his vision for Crown Limited, its role in reviving Australian tourism and the $2 billion investment in refreshing and expanding the Burswood and Crown business at this breakfast in Perth today.
Who's coming:
James Packer
Burswood Entertainment Complex, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 07:00 to 09:00
Website: events.thewest.com.au
James Packer is the head of Australia's leading gaming group, Crown Limited. His Consolidated Press Holdings is the 43 per cent shareholder of Crown Ltd, the company behind Burswood and Melbourne's iconic Crown Entertainment Complex; as well as casino assets in Macau and Great Britain.
Packer will be talking about his vision for Crown Limited, its role in reviving Australian tourism and the $2 billion investment in refreshing and expanding the Burswood and Crown business at this breakfast in Perth today.
Who's coming:
James Packer
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Recorders' opens - Sydney
The Museum of Contemporary Art presents Australia's first solo exhibition by one of the worlds favourite interactive artists, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, as part of the Sydney International Art Series.
Venue:
Museum of Contemporary Art Limited, 140 George Street, The Rocks
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Sunday, February 12, 2012
Website: http://www.mca.com.au/
The exhibition, titled Recorders, will feature 13 recent artworks including 3 which have been made exclusively for the Sydney show by Lozano-Hemmer. He is world renown for using robotics, real time graphics, motion capture, film projections, positional sounds LED screens and a range of other devices. His highly interactive and complex digital artworks have attracted acclaim all across the globe. The exhibition at the MCA will be no exception.
In keeping with the title of the exhibition, guests will be encouraged to leave traces of themselves through out the show. This could be anything from recordings of their voices or questions they have long wanted answers. These are in fact necessary for the exhibition to take full form.
Museum of Contemporary Art Limited, 140 George Street, The Rocks
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Sunday, February 12, 2012
Website: http://www.mca.com.au/
The exhibition, titled Recorders, will feature 13 recent artworks including 3 which have been made exclusively for the Sydney show by Lozano-Hemmer. He is world renown for using robotics, real time graphics, motion capture, film projections, positional sounds LED screens and a range of other devices. His highly interactive and complex digital artworks have attracted acclaim all across the globe. The exhibition at the MCA will be no exception.
In keeping with the title of the exhibition, guests will be encouraged to leave traces of themselves through out the show. This could be anything from recordings of their voices or questions they have long wanted answers. These are in fact necessary for the exhibition to take full form.
Bradley Manning pre-trial begins - USA
The pre-trial of United States Army soldier and suspected WikiLeaks contributor Bradley Manning will begin in Maryland in the United States of America today, with 50 witnesses expected to take part in the hearing.
Venue:
Fort G. Meade, 4409 Llewellyn Avenue, Maryland, 20755
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Website: http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/
24-year old Bradley Manning was arrested in Iraq in May 2010 on suspicion that he was the source of the huge database of US embassy cables that was passed without permission to WikiLeaks. Manning has subsequently spent the last 18 months in confinement, much of it in the early stages in conditions that some say were tantamount to torture.
WikiLeaks has never confirmed whether Manning was the source of the classified material which later went on to be released during Cablegate, however the whistle-blowing website will call 50 witnesses to today's military hearing which will transform the case into a detailed legal battle over the merits of the prosecution against Manning.
This case has generated much support from the wider community, with Manning sympathisers donating $130,000 to his legal fees. Some of the witnesses expected to take part in the hearing range from whistle-blowing experts to IT specialists who will comment on Manning's access to intelligence databases. Manning's defence is being led by civilian lawyer, David Coombs, who has avoided contact with the media ahead of the start of the military process.
Overall, Manning is accused of 16 counts of wrongfully causing intelligence to be published on the internet knowing that it is accessible to the enemy; five counts of theft of public property or records; eight of transmitting defence information; two of fraud in connection with computers and five of violating army information security. If convicted of all charges, Manning faces a maximum sentence of confinement for life.
Who's coming:
David Coombs
Fort G. Meade, 4409 Llewellyn Avenue, Maryland, 20755
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Website: http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/
24-year old Bradley Manning was arrested in Iraq in May 2010 on suspicion that he was the source of the huge database of US embassy cables that was passed without permission to WikiLeaks. Manning has subsequently spent the last 18 months in confinement, much of it in the early stages in conditions that some say were tantamount to torture.
WikiLeaks has never confirmed whether Manning was the source of the classified material which later went on to be released during Cablegate, however the whistle-blowing website will call 50 witnesses to today's military hearing which will transform the case into a detailed legal battle over the merits of the prosecution against Manning.
This case has generated much support from the wider community, with Manning sympathisers donating $130,000 to his legal fees. Some of the witnesses expected to take part in the hearing range from whistle-blowing experts to IT specialists who will comment on Manning's access to intelligence databases. Manning's defence is being led by civilian lawyer, David Coombs, who has avoided contact with the media ahead of the start of the military process.
Overall, Manning is accused of 16 counts of wrongfully causing intelligence to be published on the internet knowing that it is accessible to the enemy; five counts of theft of public property or records; eight of transmitting defence information; two of fraud in connection with computers and five of violating army information security. If convicted of all charges, Manning faces a maximum sentence of confinement for life.
Who's coming:
David Coombs
Spicks and Specks tour - Adelaide
The ABC's hugely popular music quiz show 'Spicks and Specks' has unfortunately called it a day and will take its charismatic hosts and hilarious behaviour across the country this month for a farewell tour.
Venue:
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Corner Port Road and Adam Street, Hindmarsh
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: http://www.thefinale.com.au/
2011 is the year that will see the end of a television institution - a music quiz show that attracts an average weekly audience of 1.35 million viewers and has been among ABC1's top ten programs, based on a series of averages, each year from 2006-2010.
Hosted by Adam Hills and starring Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough, Spicks and Specks bought the whole family back around the TV to play and laugh along with a show that never looked down on its audience. After seven years, 277 episodes and more than 150 guests, the cast decided they wanted the show to go out on a high and recorded a special finale episode that will go to air on November 23, bringing one of Australia's iconic television institutions to an end.
Now, in homage to Whispering Jack himself, they are heading out on the road to say goodbye for the first time (and actually the last time). Spicks and Speck-tacular - The Finale is a brand new production, loosely based on a certain music trivia show, putting Adam, Alan and Myf on stage together with surprises, laughs, memories, live music and appalling choreography.
The tour will visit the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney from Tuesday, November 15 through Friday, November 18; Newcastle Entertainment Centre from Thursday, November 24 through Friday, November 25; Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Monday, November 28 through Wednesday, November 30; the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, December 3; WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on Thursday, December 8; National Convention Centre in Canberra from Saturday, December 10 through Sunday, December 11; Adelaide Entertainment Centre from Friday, December 16 through Saturday, December 17; Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday, January 4 through Saturday, January 7 and Melbourne Convention Centre from Thursday, January 12 through Friday, January 13.
Who's coming:
Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Corner Port Road and Adam Street, Hindmarsh
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: http://www.thefinale.com.au/
2011 is the year that will see the end of a television institution - a music quiz show that attracts an average weekly audience of 1.35 million viewers and has been among ABC1's top ten programs, based on a series of averages, each year from 2006-2010.
Hosted by Adam Hills and starring Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough, Spicks and Specks bought the whole family back around the TV to play and laugh along with a show that never looked down on its audience. After seven years, 277 episodes and more than 150 guests, the cast decided they wanted the show to go out on a high and recorded a special finale episode that will go to air on November 23, bringing one of Australia's iconic television institutions to an end.
Now, in homage to Whispering Jack himself, they are heading out on the road to say goodbye for the first time (and actually the last time). Spicks and Speck-tacular - The Finale is a brand new production, loosely based on a certain music trivia show, putting Adam, Alan and Myf on stage together with surprises, laughs, memories, live music and appalling choreography.
The tour will visit the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney from Tuesday, November 15 through Friday, November 18; Newcastle Entertainment Centre from Thursday, November 24 through Friday, November 25; Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Monday, November 28 through Wednesday, November 30; the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, December 3; WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on Thursday, December 8; National Convention Centre in Canberra from Saturday, December 10 through Sunday, December 11; Adelaide Entertainment Centre from Friday, December 16 through Saturday, December 17; Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday, January 4 through Saturday, January 7 and Melbourne Convention Centre from Thursday, January 12 through Friday, January 13.
Who's coming:
Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough
Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History
This $100,000 annual prize is awarded to a work that makes a significant contribution to the understanding of Australian history.
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 TBC
Website: www.deewr.gov.au/australianhistoryprize
The Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History is for any work first published, produced or broadcast between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. It includes published books, documentary films, documentaries for radio or television, CD-ROMs, DVDs and other forms of multimedia.
The Prize will be awarded to an individual or a group for an outstanding publication or body of work that contributes significantly to an understanding of Australian history. The winner will receive an embossed gold medallion and a tax free grant of $80,000. Up to a maximum of four short listed runners-up will receive tax free grants of $5,000 each.
Website: www.deewr.gov.au/australianhistoryprize
The Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History is for any work first published, produced or broadcast between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. It includes published books, documentary films, documentaries for radio or television, CD-ROMs, DVDs and other forms of multimedia.
The Prize will be awarded to an individual or a group for an outstanding publication or body of work that contributes significantly to an understanding of Australian history. The winner will receive an embossed gold medallion and a tax free grant of $80,000. Up to a maximum of four short listed runners-up will receive tax free grants of $5,000 each.
The Expo of Chinese Tea - Sydney
Chinese tea growers direct from China will participate in The Expo of Chinese Tea, a completely free event which begins at the Sydney Convention Centre today.
Venue:
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: http://www.chinateaexpo.com.au/
The Expo of Chinese Tea is an official event in the Year of Chinese Culture in Australia, initiated by the Chinese government from June this year, and is one of the largest tea-themed events ever held in Australia.
China is the homeland of tea. The culture and art of tea drinking is an important essence of Chinese culture. For over 5,000 years, tea drinking has been valued by Chinese people as a herbal and social beverage as well as being a necessary part of daily life. Today, of the three major beverages in the world - tea, coffee and cocoa - tea is consumed by the largest number of people in the world.
Through its theme of 'ecology, harmony and sustainability', the expo will demonstrate the significance of tea in Chinese culture and the role tea plays in connecting the East with the West. Products exhibited at the Expo will include many different types of tea, tea wares and other derivatives.
Tea tasting will allow visitors to experience the feeling of relaxation created by drinking quality teas. There will also be special gala tea ceremony performances that demonstrate the art of tea making, with over 40 performers direct from the Fujian Tea Culture Arts Company; and seminars held throughout the weekend allowing visitors to appreciate and understand the value of tea, including its health benefits.
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: http://www.chinateaexpo.com.au/
The Expo of Chinese Tea is an official event in the Year of Chinese Culture in Australia, initiated by the Chinese government from June this year, and is one of the largest tea-themed events ever held in Australia.
China is the homeland of tea. The culture and art of tea drinking is an important essence of Chinese culture. For over 5,000 years, tea drinking has been valued by Chinese people as a herbal and social beverage as well as being a necessary part of daily life. Today, of the three major beverages in the world - tea, coffee and cocoa - tea is consumed by the largest number of people in the world.
Through its theme of 'ecology, harmony and sustainability', the expo will demonstrate the significance of tea in Chinese culture and the role tea plays in connecting the East with the West. Products exhibited at the Expo will include many different types of tea, tea wares and other derivatives.
Tea tasting will allow visitors to experience the feeling of relaxation created by drinking quality teas. There will also be special gala tea ceremony performances that demonstrate the art of tea making, with over 40 performers direct from the Fujian Tea Culture Arts Company; and seminars held throughout the weekend allowing visitors to appreciate and understand the value of tea, including its health benefits.
QLD Police Schoolies launch road safety campaign - Gold Coast
Venue:
Gold Coast Water Police, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Time: 09:00
Website: http://www.police.qld.gov.au/
Police in the South Eastern Police Region, along with officers throughout the State, are patrolling Queensland roads and waterways this festive season trying to ensure that all motorists arrive safely at their destinations.
Police throughout the region will be monitoring driver behaviour with Gold Coast Police having impounded over 2,500 vehicles under the anti-hooning legislation between December 2007 and November 2011. Of these, more than 300 vehicles were seized due to drivers performing burnouts, doughnuts or street racing.
Pedestrians should also consider their own safety and remember that at this time of year, road networks within the region experience higher than usual traffic movements. The state-wide road safety campaign will run from December 7 through January 27, 2012.
Acting Inspector Karen Shaw will be available for comment this morning. Vision opportunities with the police helicopter, a traffic car, motorbike and police vessels will also be available. Click here for the full media release.
Gold Coast Water Police, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Time: 09:00
Website: http://www.police.qld.gov.au/
Police in the South Eastern Police Region, along with officers throughout the State, are patrolling Queensland roads and waterways this festive season trying to ensure that all motorists arrive safely at their destinations.
Police throughout the region will be monitoring driver behaviour with Gold Coast Police having impounded over 2,500 vehicles under the anti-hooning legislation between December 2007 and November 2011. Of these, more than 300 vehicles were seized due to drivers performing burnouts, doughnuts or street racing.
Pedestrians should also consider their own safety and remember that at this time of year, road networks within the region experience higher than usual traffic movements. The state-wide road safety campaign will run from December 7 through January 27, 2012.
Acting Inspector Karen Shaw will be available for comment this morning. Vision opportunities with the police helicopter, a traffic car, motorbike and police vessels will also be available. Click here for the full media release.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol' movie release
The fourth feature of the cinematic franchise adapted from the 1960s television series sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt, the American operative who carries out top-secret, deniable operations for the US government.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Directed by Brad Bird
Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton
The Impossible Mission Force is shut down when it is implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his new team to go rogue and clear their organisation's name.
Directed by Brad Bird
Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton
The Impossible Mission Force is shut down when it is implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his new team to go rogue and clear their organisation's name.
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'The Descendants' opens Moonlight Cinema - Melbourne
'The Descendants' will open the season of the Moonlight Cinema today in Perth. The film is already a front-runner for a number of Oscar nominations.
Venue:
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne/Cranbourne, Private Bag 2000, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.moonlight.com.au/
Directed by Alexander Payne
Starring George Clooney, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer, Robert Forster
The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant journey for Matt King (George Clooney), an indifferent husband and father of two teenage girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty.
The Descendants will open the season of the Moonlight Cinema in Melbourne. The Moonlight Cinema will run from the 15th of December to the 17th of February. For the full program please check the website.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne/Cranbourne, Private Bag 2000, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.moonlight.com.au/
Directed by Alexander Payne
Starring George Clooney, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer, Robert Forster
The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant journey for Matt King (George Clooney), an indifferent husband and father of two teenage girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty.
The Descendants will open the season of the Moonlight Cinema in Melbourne. The Moonlight Cinema will run from the 15th of December to the 17th of February. For the full program please check the website.
'Melancholia' movie release
This brand new film from controversial director Lars von Trier surrounds two sisters who find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide into the Earth.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Directed by Lars von Trier
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgard and Kiefer Sutherland
Melancholia is an apocalyptic drama that revolves around two sisters during and shortly after the wedding party of one of them, while Earth is about to collide with an approaching rogue planet.
Directed by Lars von Trier
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgard and Kiefer Sutherland
Melancholia is an apocalyptic drama that revolves around two sisters during and shortly after the wedding party of one of them, while Earth is about to collide with an approaching rogue planet.
Opeth tour - Brisbane
Venue:
The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley Bc
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.opeth.com/
With more than 20 years and 10 albums under their collective belt, Opeth's legion of fans has grown as much as their kaleidoscopic sound has broadened. Since forming back in 1990 in Stockholm, Opeth have established themselves as pioneers of the progressive death metal/rock genre, blending folk, blues, jazz and metal influences with dynamic growling and clean vocals.
Throughout their career, Opeth have sold out concerts around the world and toured with the likes of Cradle of Filth, Megadeth and Baroness and now, the band has just released their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Heritage, their first studio album in three years. Produced by Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Soilwork), Heritage takes a step back from Opeth's traditional style by removing all death growls from the songs - making it reminiscent of their seventh album, Damnation.
For the first time in two years, Opeth will return to Australia this month for a brief national tour - a perfect Christmas present for fans. The band will perform at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Thursday, December 15; The Enmore in Sydney on Friday, December 16; The Palace in Melbourne on Sunday, December 18 and Metropolis in Perth on Tuesday, December 20.
Click here for the full media release.
The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley Bc
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.opeth.com/
With more than 20 years and 10 albums under their collective belt, Opeth's legion of fans has grown as much as their kaleidoscopic sound has broadened. Since forming back in 1990 in Stockholm, Opeth have established themselves as pioneers of the progressive death metal/rock genre, blending folk, blues, jazz and metal influences with dynamic growling and clean vocals.
Throughout their career, Opeth have sold out concerts around the world and toured with the likes of Cradle of Filth, Megadeth and Baroness and now, the band has just released their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Heritage, their first studio album in three years. Produced by Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Soilwork), Heritage takes a step back from Opeth's traditional style by removing all death growls from the songs - making it reminiscent of their seventh album, Damnation.
For the first time in two years, Opeth will return to Australia this month for a brief national tour - a perfect Christmas present for fans. The band will perform at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Thursday, December 15; The Enmore in Sydney on Friday, December 16; The Palace in Melbourne on Sunday, December 18 and Metropolis in Perth on Tuesday, December 20.
Click here for the full media release.
'Of Flesh' exhibition opens - Sydney
Renowned artist Eugene D'Souza new exhibition 'Of Flesh' opens in Sydney today. The exhibition is a selection of quirky compositions of psychic landscapes with curious intensity. A space where embryonic fish collide with ominous beetles.
Venue:
Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street, Sydney
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Thursday, December 22, 2011
Website: http://www.gaffa.com.au/
Informed by the convergence of his parallel careers in medicine, psychiatry and art, his work echoes of medical illustration and straight-up surrealism to create an absurd and thoroughly compelling theatre of pathos and strange beauty.
Of Flesh will be showing at Gaffa Gallery from December 15th - 22.
Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street, Sydney
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Thursday, December 22, 2011
Website: http://www.gaffa.com.au/
Informed by the convergence of his parallel careers in medicine, psychiatry and art, his work echoes of medical illustration and straight-up surrealism to create an absurd and thoroughly compelling theatre of pathos and strange beauty.
Of Flesh will be showing at Gaffa Gallery from December 15th - 22.
Grand Theft Auto III 10 Year Anniversary edition released
Grand Theft Auto III will be releasing its 10 Year Anniversary Edition and will be available for select new generation iOS and Android devices on the App Store and Android Marketplace today.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.rockstargames.com/
The game will retail for US$4.99 and will be available on iPad 1 & 2, iPhone 4 & 4S, iPod touch 4th Generation and a wide range of Android Phones and Android Tablets.
Website: http://www.rockstargames.com/
The game will retail for US$4.99 and will be available on iPad 1 & 2, iPhone 4 & 4S, iPod touch 4th Generation and a wide range of Android Phones and Android Tablets.
Bomb hoax accused faces court - Sydney
Venue:
Sydney Central Local Court, 98 Liverpool Street, Sydney
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
51-year-old Paul Douglas Peters (pictured) is charged with breaking into the family home of Sydney teenager Madeleine Pulver in Mosman on August 3 and attaching a 'bomb-like' device around her neck. The father-of-three had no direct links to the Pulver family, despite living in a home nearby their Central Coast holiday house, and was arrested in Kentucky in the United States over ten days after the 18-year old's 10-hour ordeal.
He was extradited to Australia and faced Central Local Court in Sydney on Thursday, November 11 where he was formally refused bail. All evidence served by Peters' counsel will be served by December 12 and the matter will return to court today.
Giddy & Crittenden Solicitors act as Peters' lawyers.
Sydney Central Local Court, 98 Liverpool Street, Sydney
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
51-year-old Paul Douglas Peters (pictured) is charged with breaking into the family home of Sydney teenager Madeleine Pulver in Mosman on August 3 and attaching a 'bomb-like' device around her neck. The father-of-three had no direct links to the Pulver family, despite living in a home nearby their Central Coast holiday house, and was arrested in Kentucky in the United States over ten days after the 18-year old's 10-hour ordeal.
He was extradited to Australia and faced Central Local Court in Sydney on Thursday, November 11 where he was formally refused bail. All evidence served by Peters' counsel will be served by December 12 and the matter will return to court today.
Giddy & Crittenden Solicitors act as Peters' lawyers.
'The Women on the 6th Floor' movie release
A French comedy set in 1960s Paris as a conservative, upper-middle class household is rocked by the arrival of a Spanish housemaid.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Directed by Philippe Le Guay
Starring Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain, Carmen Maura
This French comedy surrounds an upper-middle class household who is rocked when the family's maid abandons them, forcing new resident Maria (Natalia Verbeke) (young, hardworking and - quelle horreur - Spanish!) to move in.
Remarkably, it doesn't take long for the building to become enchanted by the new arrival.
Directed by Philippe Le Guay
Starring Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain, Carmen Maura
This French comedy surrounds an upper-middle class household who is rocked when the family's maid abandons them, forcing new resident Maria (Natalia Verbeke) (young, hardworking and - quelle horreur - Spanish!) to move in.
Remarkably, it doesn't take long for the building to become enchanted by the new arrival.
Formula SAE electric car championship - Melbourne
Formula SAE electric car championship - Melbourne
The Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia will host the world championship 'formula one' for alternative energy-fuelled cars beginning in Melbourne today, with teams from all over Australia the world entering racers powered by electricity, ethanol and solar energy.
Venue:
Victoria University Footscray Park, Ballarat Road, Footscray
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: www.saea.com.au/formula-sae-a
Formula-SAE is the world's biggest engineering competition, formatted to allow students to design and compete on the international stage with a Formula 1-style car built from scratch. The Formula SAE Championships offer engineering students all over the world the chance to design, manufacture and race an open-wheel race car. The team is run and managed by students, with two academic supervisors.
As in 2010, entries will be accepted for vehicles in the following categories: PULP fuel (RON 98), Ethanol E85 fuel and electrical vehicles.
Victoria University Footscray Park, Ballarat Road, Footscray
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: www.saea.com.au/formula-sae-a
Formula-SAE is the world's biggest engineering competition, formatted to allow students to design and compete on the international stage with a Formula 1-style car built from scratch. The Formula SAE Championships offer engineering students all over the world the chance to design, manufacture and race an open-wheel race car. The team is run and managed by students, with two academic supervisors.
As in 2010, entries will be accepted for vehicles in the following categories: PULP fuel (RON 98), Ethanol E85 fuel and electrical vehicles.
69th Golden Globe nominations announced - Music News Australia
The nominations for the second biggest Hollywood awards ceremony will be announced today.
Venue:
USA, ,
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.goldenglobes.org/
The Golden Globe Awards recognize both domestic and foreign achievement in the entertainment industry, focusing attention on the best motion pictures and television shows in the world.
Hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, these annual awards have been won by actors such as Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Leonard DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank, Jim Carrey, Denzel Washington, Nicholas Cage, Al Pacino and Nick Nolte among a string of others.
Some of the feature films tipped to pick up some nominations this year include The Descendants, War Horse, Moneyball, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and J. Edgar. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Tilda Swinton, Kirsten Dunst and Rooney Mara are also tipped to receive nominations.
USA, ,
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.goldenglobes.org/
The Golden Globe Awards recognize both domestic and foreign achievement in the entertainment industry, focusing attention on the best motion pictures and television shows in the world.
Hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, these annual awards have been won by actors such as Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Leonard DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank, Jim Carrey, Denzel Washington, Nicholas Cage, Al Pacino and Nick Nolte among a string of others.
Some of the feature films tipped to pick up some nominations this year include The Descendants, War Horse, Moneyball, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and J. Edgar. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Tilda Swinton, Kirsten Dunst and Rooney Mara are also tipped to receive nominations.
'J. Edgar' movie release - Music News Australia
'J. Edgar' movie release
Clint Eastwood's biopic of the polarising and secretive figure who headed up America's FBI for almost 50 years, played by Leonardo Di Caprio.
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Website: http://www.village.com.au/
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Starring Leonardo di Caprio, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.
Website: http://www.village.com.au/
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Starring Leonardo di Caprio, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.
'A Dolphin Tale' 3D movie release
Based on a true story this film tells the story of an injured dolphin who is rescued by an aquarium and eventually given the ability to swim again with the aid of a prosthetic fin.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.dolphintalemovie.com.au/
Directed by Charles Martin Smith
Starring Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr, Ashley Judd
Based on true events Dolphin Tale is a family film about Winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap and Sawyer, the introverted, 11-year old boy who befriends her. Sawyer meets the rescued dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine rehabilitation center where she lives. Sawyer rallies friends and family alike to save Winter by convincing a pioneering doctor to create a unique prosthetic attachment to restore the dolphin's ability to swim. Winter the dolphin will play herself in the movie.
Website: http://www.dolphintalemovie.com.au/
Directed by Charles Martin Smith
Starring Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr, Ashley Judd
Based on true events Dolphin Tale is a family film about Winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap and Sawyer, the introverted, 11-year old boy who befriends her. Sawyer meets the rescued dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine rehabilitation center where she lives. Sawyer rallies friends and family alike to save Winter by convincing a pioneering doctor to create a unique prosthetic attachment to restore the dolphin's ability to swim. Winter the dolphin will play herself in the movie.
Para-cycling and Madison National Championships - Melbourne
The three day track carnival is a key lead up event for the 2012 UCI Track World Championships being staged in Melbourne next April and for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Venue:
Darebin International Sports Centre, 281 Darebin Road , Thornbury
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: http://www.cycling.org.au/
The Para-cycling competition will be fierce as Australia's Paralympic Games hopefuls fine-tune their preparation for the Para-cycling track world championships being staged in Los Angeles in February.
Darebin International Sports Centre, 281 Darebin Road , Thornbury
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: http://www.cycling.org.au/
The Para-cycling competition will be fierce as Australia's Paralympic Games hopefuls fine-tune their preparation for the Para-cycling track world championships being staged in Los Angeles in February.
Australian Open 2012 begins - Melbourne - Music News Australia
The first of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments of the year, the Australian Open will see some of the world's best professional tennis players converge on Melbourne to take home a slice of over $23 million in prize money.
Venue:
Rod Laver Arena, , Melbourne
Date: Monday, January 16, 2012 to Sunday, January 29, 2012
Website: http://www.australianopen.com/
First held in 1905, the Australian Open is the first of the four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments, followed by the French Open, US Open and Wimbledon. The prestigious tennis competition offers men's and women's singles tournaments; men's, women's and mixed doubles; junior, wheelchair, exhibition and legend's competitions.
More than 650,000 people flock to the Australian Open each year in Melbourne to catch a glimpse of the world's best players, and to see them in action on the court. Players taking part in this year's tournament include Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Murray, Sam Stosur, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova and Li Na.
Off court, a number of leading musical artists will put on a show for tennis fans, including Eskimo Joe, The Potbelleez, Bluejuice, Josh Pyke, Tim Freedman & The Half Idle, Jimmy Barnes, Washington, TV Rock and Daryl Braithwaite among others.
Who's coming:
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Sam Stosur, Lleyton Hewitt, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray and more
Rod Laver Arena, , Melbourne
Date: Monday, January 16, 2012 to Sunday, January 29, 2012
Website: http://www.australianopen.com/
First held in 1905, the Australian Open is the first of the four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments, followed by the French Open, US Open and Wimbledon. The prestigious tennis competition offers men's and women's singles tournaments; men's, women's and mixed doubles; junior, wheelchair, exhibition and legend's competitions.
More than 650,000 people flock to the Australian Open each year in Melbourne to catch a glimpse of the world's best players, and to see them in action on the court. Players taking part in this year's tournament include Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Murray, Sam Stosur, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova and Li Na.
Off court, a number of leading musical artists will put on a show for tennis fans, including Eskimo Joe, The Potbelleez, Bluejuice, Josh Pyke, Tim Freedman & The Half Idle, Jimmy Barnes, Washington, TV Rock and Daryl Braithwaite among others.
Who's coming:
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Sam Stosur, Lleyton Hewitt, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray and more
Sydney Festival begins - Music News Australia
Sydney Festival is the New South Wales capital's most popular and prestigious annual cultural event. Over the years, the festival has welcomed thousands of performers, celebrities and professional experts who have performed to more than 250,000 people each year at venues across the city.
The 2012 edition of Sydney Festival looks toward the horizon with a truly global summertime celebration of our shared humanity, of Australian innovation and of two dynamic communities with the potential to shape our city's future cultural identity: Sydney's second CBD, Parramatta, and Redfern - Australia's 'black capital'.
This year's festival will celebrate Sydney's unique history and potential with Black Capital, a series of performances, seminars and exhibitions reflecting the city's diverse contemporary Indigenous culture in Carriageworks in the heart of Redfern. The festival will also visit Riverside Theatres and the Idolize Spiegeltent in Prince Alfred Park in Parramatta.
The 2012 Sydney Festival will welcome an array of prestigious guests, including the creator and host of This American Life, Ira Glass; Faith No More frontman and eclectic musician Mike Patton; songstress and icon PJ Harvey; singer-songwriter Beth Orton; legendary theatre director Declan Donnellan; choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and the National Theatre of Scotland.
Overall, this year's festival offers 11 world premieres, 15 Australian exclusives and 14 Australian premieres, presenting more than 1,500 artists from around the globe.
Opening night at the Domain Stage will feature the quietly enigmatic Gurrumul Yunupingu, followed by the gorgeously idiosyncratic Washington and rounded off with the international music globetrotter, Manu Chao, in his first Australian performance.
Who's coming:
Ira Glass, PJ Harvey, Mike Patton, Beth Orton, Declan Donnellan and more
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