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The Borderers brand new double album – out now

Helen — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:12:58 +0000

The BordererS track “You’re My World” is from their brand new double album “Tales of Love & Loss” plus “Rise Up!”

The BordererS individual artist page including sound clip, track details and link to their website has also been uploaded on the CRS Publicity website for you at www.crspublicity.com.au

All the best, from Jim, Alex – The BordererS
info@theborderers.com.au l www.theborderers.com.a

World Vegan Day (WVD) Festival, Melbourne

belinda — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:42:24 +0000

We are a not for profit organisation who provide the vegan community with a one day festival to reconnect with each other and to celebrate. This also provides us with an excellent platform to reach and teach the community about the many advantages of living a vegan lifestyle. We are currently seeking media partners to assist with our events advertisement and promotion and would like to offer you the opportunity to join us. This event has grown substantially from its humble beginnings and the event last year attracted approximately 100 stall holders, and we received an attendance of around 5000 people throughout the one day event. Veganism is a growing trend, with its benefits being taught and received right around the world. Many celebrities are turning to a vegan lifestyle. It is now estimated that 3% of the total population is already vegan. As this lifestyle choice grows in popularity and our festival grows we would like to offer you the opportunity to grow with us. Here is little bit background about World Vegan Day (WVD) Festival Melbourne: l Vegan (Veganism) is a type of vegetarian who diet excludes animal rely products such as: egg and milk. Vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool.l WVD Melbourne is distinctly Australian and has the strong support of the local vegan community and vegetarian sympathetic businesses.l The core belief of WVD Melbourne is that it is a positive celebration of being Vegan. l A side benefit of this is it promotes a healthy, fun, Vegan lifestyle, Environment, Animal rights. l The WVD Festival is open up to everyone.

MEDIA RELEASE

Helen — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:24:42 +0000

‘Superhuman’ is the new single from local singer/songwriter, Juan Alban.
The former Epicure frontman is recording his debut, solo album with producer David Manton. Superhuman is the second single release from the album sessions, following on from the 2011 release of ‘A Death in the Family’.
Juan returns home to Ballarat to launch the new single at Portico on Sturt on Saturday May 26^th before heading back to the studio to continue recording. Support for the show is from Yuko Nishiyama and Brendan Skinner.

For immediate release
‘Superhuman’ at youtube – http://youtu.be/c5P61QGA6Xc

Senator Madigan to celebrate National Families Week 2012

belinda — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:44 +0000

The Office of Senator John Madigan in conjunction with Delish Cafe on Sturt will be holding a Big Breakfast to encourage families in the Ballarat and District to celebrate National Families Week 2012 – Australia’s annual celebration of the importance of families. All local media are encouraged to attend.
The 10th National Families Week will commence on 15 May (coinciding with United Nations International Day of Families) and continue until 21 May 2012. Over 115,000 people are expected to take part in registered local events around the country.
This year’s theme, ‘Families Make All the Difference: Helping Kids to Grow and Learn’ celebrates the important role families play in developing our children. It is time for Australians to reflect on the influence families have on children’s wellbeing through teaching, supporting and nurturing children as they develop.
The Big Breakfast will be held at Delish Cafe on Sturt, 39 Sturt Street Ballarat from 8.00am until 10.30am this Saturday the 19th of May.
Highlights of the event will include Ambassador for the Event: Anne Mcleish (Grandparents Australia), Ballarat Miners, AFL Footballers, Kevin the Koala, Local Musicians, Face Painters, Jumping Castle, Best Celebrity Sports Star lookalike ( Male & Female), Classic Family Car Rides and more.
Senator John Madigan said the Big Breakfast was aimed at encouraging families to attend a function together to celebrate National Families Week in a fun environment and connect with others in the community as they grow. All proceeds from the Big Breakfast will go towards the new cancer wing at the Ballarat Base Hospital.
“Let’s all take time to think about how we can support the children in our families and communities, exploring how families help children to thrive.”
All proceeds will be donated to the new cancer wing at the Ballarat Base Hospital.

Victorian Young Farmers Past and Present Reunite in Honour of 65 Years

belinda — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:29:55 +0000

The Victorian Young Farmers invites past and present members to celebrate its 65 year history and bright future with its inaugural Reunion Dinner, to be held on Saturday, 16 June at Nathalia Sports & Community Centre.
The Reunion Dinner invites members from across Victoria to come together to share stories and revel in the recent revival of the VYF. The VYF is on the brink of an exciting new era, having secured the support of the State Government for the next four years.
An excellent networking opportunity, the VYF hopes the Reunion Dinner will become a much anticipated annual event.
Victorian Young Farmers President, Carlie Harrington said, “The Reunion Dinner will see past and present members of all ages come together and celebrate rural communities in Victoria.”
“We encourage all past and present members to come along to this must-attend event to catch up with old friends and the current generation of VYF’s to celebrate the Victorian Young Farmers’ 65th anniversary.”
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 16 June 2012
Time: 5:00pm to Midnight
Venue: Nathalia Sports & Community Centre, 32 Robertson Street, Nathalia VIC
Guests: Open to all past and present Victorian Young Farmers members and their partners (must be 16 years and over)
Dress: Formal
Tickets: $50.00 per person, which includes a two course dinner, live entertainment and tea/coffee/soft drink (alcohol at bar prices). Tickets can be purchased online at www.rasv.com.au or by calling 03 9844 5855

THE RUBENS

Helen — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:04:59 +0000

NEW SINGLE + VIDEO
‘DON’T EVER WANT TO BE FOUND’

Following a spate of sold-out shows across the country, Sydney four-piece THE RUBENS release their brand new single DON’T EVER WANT TO BE FOUND. It’s the first new music from the band since their home-recorded track LAY IT DOWN blew minds and broke hearts when it found its way onto the airwaves last year and made it to #57 in the triple j Hottest 100.
THE RUBENS’ frontman and guitarist Sam Margin’s soul drenched vocals form the backbone upon which his brothers Elliott, Zaac and good friend Scott Baldwin build the band’s blues heavy sound.
Hailing from Menangle in country New South Wales and forming in early 2011, THE RUBENS have fast become one of the most exciting bands in the country. Their recent national tour was a complete sell-out across the country, including four nights at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club and three nights at Sydney’s GoodGod Small Club and they’re currently on the road again supporting Lanie Lane on a national tour.
New single DON’T EVER WANT TO BE FOUND was recently recorded in New York with producer David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor, The Strokes). The brand new video for the track was directed by Andrew Lancaster, who had this to say about the process:
“Being The Rubens’ first clip, I wanted the video for ‘Don’t Ever Want To Be Found’ to have a lot of raw energy and a home grown feel. To achieve this, we used a couple of old 1960s Super 8 cameras and thought this would be a good opportunity to use this format before it is discontinued. With a small crew we were shown all the best hideouts around Menangle, the small country town where the band grew up.
“The rawness and ability to move the camera around, put it on the end of boom poles or fix it to moving objects, the way it reacts to sunlight with lens flares, the softness in focus with the wide angle lens, even the hair in the gate all add to that feeling of nostalgia.”
Watch it here: http://youtu.be/c9HF_6nY4_A
DON’T EVER WANT TO BE FOUND is available from iTunes now along with the home recording of LAY IT DOWN: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/dont-ever-want-to-be-found/id525591080
THE RUBENS’ debut album will be released later this year.

www.therubensmusic.com | www.facebook.com/therubensmusic | @therubensmusic
www.ivyleague.com.au

Fire destroys Mt Clear shops

Webmaster — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:23:35 +0000

Fire crews were been called to a blaze at Midvale Shopping Centre in Mount Clear this evening after workers at the IGA Supermarket noticed smoke pouring from the roof of the Mt Clear Fish & Chip shop at around 8:45PM.

Emergency crews were called to the fish & chip shop with the first CFA units arriving at 8:51PM

The super market was evacuated for a short time as a safety measure but was later reopened.

It took nine fire units around thirty minutes to control with mop up efforts continuing for well over an hour.

The fire has destroyed the fish and chip shop and caused extensive damage to adjoining shops including the Vinnies store & Butcher shop.

Staff from the supermarket told us “we saw smoke coming from the exhaust fans on the roof and within a few minutes large flames were taking over the building.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation but it’s believed that the fire started in the rear of the fish and chip shop in the vicinity of a deep fryer. The fire is not considered suspicious.

See the photos first only at 99.9 Voice FM.

Updated: 15/05/2012 11:08PM

Photos (click to enlarge):

Love Parade – Like Lovers Do

Helen — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:18:46 +0000

From the AirIT website…….

Love Parade formed in the small surfing town of Newcastle but soon relocated to the congested nest of Sydney. They bend books ’til the spines are damaged and put records on top of other records on the turntable. They don’t give a f***. Scratched CDs? No doubt.
Working with an enviable team on their debut record–including producer Robert F. Cranny (Sarah Blasko), Jim Moginie (Mignight Oil) and Jay Whalley (Frenzal Rhomb) among others–‘Like Lovers Do’ is the first taste from the forthcoming album. Like all good pop singles it comes in under the three-minute mark. It also features chiming guitars, overdriven organ, harmonies galore (too many, to be honest) and a girl’s name in the lyrics. It belongs on radio.
Love Parade have been compared to Big Country, early Bowie, The Sunnyboys, The Modern Lovers and a number of other bands that bore no impact on the formation of the band’s sound. They think they sound like Teenage Fanclub, although they sound closer to Tinted Windows. They have more songs than they will ever release, and hearts the size of Phar Lap.

About this track…
Like Lovers Do’ is the first taste from the debut record. Like all good pop singles it comes in under three-minutes. The track was produced by Robert.F.Cranny (Sarah Blasko) features the engineering skills of Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), Jay Whalley (Frenzal Rhomb), which all makes sense once you hear it.
AIRIT – DOWNLOAD SINGLE:
URL: http://airit.org.au/airit/Love-Parade-Like-Lovers-Do.html

SOUNDCLOUD EMBED:
URL: http://soundcloud.com/loveparadesuicidecult/love-parade-like-lovers-do

Sony have sent through the link for Guy’s new song…..

Helen — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:09:22 +0000

Following Guy’s debut performance of GOLD last night on Dancing With The Stars,
Please find a link to the brand spanking new video for
GOLD by GUY SEBASTIAN!
Enjoy!

http://www.vevo.com/watch/guy-sebastian/gold/AUBM81200061?source=instantsearch

RAISING THE FLAG ON VOLUNTEERING

Helen — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:29:33 +0000

Press release from United Way
Volunteers from all over Ballarat braved the cold, blustery conditions this morning to witness the raising of the National Volunteer Flag at the Ballarat Town Hall.
Councillor Judy Verlin and Volunteering Ballarat’s Geoff Sharp did the honours raising the flag high above Sturt Street where it will proudly fly for the rest of National Volunteer Week.
At a morning Tea hosted by the City of Ballarat and Her Majesty’s Theatre was held in the Long Room where Councillor Verlin expressed her admiration and thanks to those organisations represented. Certificates were presented to the following:
Ballarat Community Health
The Ballarat Gold Museum
Ballarat Health Services
Ballarat Hospice Care
Ballarat State Emergency Service
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Highlands
Child and Family Services Ballarat
Lead On Ballarat
Pinarc Disability Support
Royal South Street Society
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association
Smart Living
Sports Central
The Soup Bus
The City of Ballarat Library Volunteers
The City of Ballarat Volunteers
United Way Ballarat
UnitingCare Ballarat
Vision Australia
Voice FM

Speaking at the event Geoff Sharp paid tribute to the amazing effort of the many thousands of people who volunteer their time regularly in our community.
Here is the link to the fabulous photos taken by Pam McKee – http://www.flickr.com/photos/unitedwayballarat/sets/72157629717205182/