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Renowned Local Cinema, Once Home to Kidman and Luhrmann, Hits the Market
Ben De Luca, who has been at the helm of the Summergarden cinema for over six decades, is now preparing to sell the beloved theater located in Bowen, as he approaches his 90th birthday. The cinema, which opened its doors in 1948, featured classic films such as Mary Poppins, Goldfinger, My Fair Lady, and The…
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Lily’s grandmother broke 1950s conventions by embracing her dual roles as a mother and an artist.
In a deeply personal exhibition, Lily Mora, a third-generation art curator and gallerist, delves into the archives of her late grandmother, Mirka Mora, a French-born Australian artist, for a new showcase at the Heide Museum of Modern Art. Titled “Always Modern: Radical Nurture,” the exhibition highlights the influential artists associated with Australian modernism, collectively known…
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The Kremlin’s Digital Crackdown Mirrors an Intensified Version of Soviet Repression
The Kremlin has initiated a comprehensive effort to regulate online information dissemination in a bid to control narratives within Russia. This campaign includes implementing periodic internet blackouts, banning foreign messaging applications, and expanding the authority of the Federal Security Service (FSB), which is Russia’s covert counterintelligence organization. Peter Tesch, a former Australian ambassador to Russia,…
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Japan guarantees Australia will receive a steady fuel supply.
Japan has committed to maintaining a standard level of fuel supply to Australia amidst ongoing blockages in the Strait of Hormuz. The Australian government is actively engaging with regional fuel exporters to ensure a steady flow of fuel. Reports from Japanese media indicate that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan is set to visit Australia…
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Australians Embrace Joyful Easter Festivities Despite Global Instability
On Easter Sunday, congregations across Australia were encouraged to seek joy and hope in the face of recent global challenges. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese participated in the Easter Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra, emphasizing the importance of unity and reflection during this time. In his Easter address, Albanese noted that many Australians were…
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US Airman Successfully Extracted from Iran in Special Forces Mission
President Donald Trump has announced the successful rescue of an airman whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The aircraft was targeted by Iranian forces on Friday, marking the first instance of an American plane crashing on Iranian soil since the onset of the conflict in late February. Following the incident, the United…