VIDEO: Jewish International Film Festival
JIFF 2014 brings you Australian premieres of the cream of the new crop of Israeli and Jewish-themed films.
DetailsBurqa ban “preposterous”
Students wearing a burqa or niqab to class could be fined up to $3400 on the spot under Senator Jacqui Lambie’s new proposed bill, which outlaws the wearing of the headdress in public areas.
DetailsWeekly entertainment wrap – Jessica Biel’s hidden news
Here is a wrap of this week’s entertainment news:
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Online advertising push targets Australia
Twitter, Facebook and Google are launching campaigns aimed at Australian advertisers to encourage online marketing and inform them of new products that engage directly with social media users.
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Australia criticised over Ebola visa ban
Despite international criticism, Liberal Australia stands firm in its decision not to send government-funded healthcare workers to West Africa’s Ebola-affected nations.
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Direct Action from Palmer
Clive Palmer has announced support for the Liberal Government’s Direct Action climate policy.
DetailsVIDEO: Bushfire season
With bushfire season fast approaching it’s more important than ever for people to be aware of the dangers.
DetailsVIDEO: Should we celebrate Halloween?
Newsroom reporter Noah La’ulu hits the streets in Sydney to ask people whether or not Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.
DetailsVIDEO: Chalk Urban Art Festival 2014
Sydney’s Customs House forecourt became a spectacular outdoor gallery and hosted an incredible 3D artwork created by Australia’s most highly awarded pavement artist, Jenny McCracken and internet sensation Leon Keer.
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Addressing Australia’s drinking problem
The government must protect young people from alcohol advertising and reform liquor taxes, says the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA).
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