WIDELY ANTICIPATED THRILLER, DOONBY, SET FOR

NATIONAL THEATRICAL RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2013

 
Film enlists fan support and debuts through web platform Tugg, Inc.
“Doonby is a movie that will make you think and make you feel. Entertaining from start to finish it packs a special punch that is sure to make it one of this year’s most talked about films.”
— Peter Roff, U.S. News & World Report

Los Angeles, CA –  A modern take on It’s a Wonderful Life, the spellbinding thriller, Doonby,is set to release in theaters nationwide on November 1, 2013. Written and directed by Irish filmmaker Peter Mackenzie, Doonby examines how much one man's life can affect those around him while answering the larger questions of what one life is worth.
Starring John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville) as Sam Doonby, alongside Will Wallace (Tree of Life, The Thin Red Line), Robert Davi (The Goonies, Die Hard), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), Jenn Gotzon (Hulk, Frost/Nixon). Doonby is produced by Riverhorse Entertainment.

"I'm really delighted about the release of Doonby in US theaters. It's been a long haul and a labor of love for me, but I'm thrilled that I have been able to bring this to the screen with the help of some wonderful actors,” says Peter Mackenzie, Writer and Director of the film.  “Doonby is a thought provoking mystery and one that I hope will stay in the minds of the viewer long after they leave the movie house."
Doonby tells the story of Sam Doonby, a mysterious drifter who quickly becomes the talk of the small Texas town. He finds work at Leroy's Country Blues Bar, where his musical talents make him a local celebrity, attracting the attention of the beautiful but spoiled Laura Reaper. Sam is strangely immune to the misfortunes of others, yet always around to prevent sudden disasters from happening. It’s not long before the narrow minded townsfolk become jealous and start to question his background and motives. But, it is Laura’s doubts that that cause Sam to vanish, leaving the locals to deal with some difficult admissions. Sam’s abrupt disappearance forces those he left behind to deal with some painful revelations and to question his mysterious arrival and departure.
Filmed in Smithville, Texas, Doonby features a special cameo performance from Norma McCorvey, the real-life plaintiff Jane Roe in the 1973 United States Supreme Court landmark case Roe v. Wade. This will be McCorvey’s first appearance in a motion picture.
Doonby is currently backed by a diverse grassroots marketing campaign led by Movie to Movement™, publicity and media buying in the faith-based market through FrontGate Media,and general market publicity through Rogers and Cowan. Additionally, FaithLauncher—a crowdfunding portal for faith-based projects—will spearhead funding efforts for the release through various promotions such as the "One Life Does Matter" campaign.
The film will be released through the crowdsourcing platform Tugg, Inc. (“Tugg”) that enables individuals, organizations and companies to host special events in theaters nationwide. Through Tugg, people are empowered to curate unique theatrical engagements with the support of their immediate and online community.

For the latest news and updates about Doonby, please visit www.doonbythemovie.com

About Riverhorse Entertainment LTDRiverhorse Entertainment Ltd. is an Irish production company owned by husband and wife team, Peter and Sally Mackenzie, with offices in the United Kingdom and Texas. Founded in 1990, Riverhorse Entertainment develops feature projects and live stage productions. Doonby is just one of ten projects that they have in their portfolio. Other current features includes Finklestein’s Miracle, a comedic tale of redemption, and the film/stage musical The Face of a Woman, written by Brian Johnson of AC/DC, based on the story of Helen of Troy.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with one of the cast or crew, please contact:

Wall to Wall Ride Honours Fallen officers

More than 1,300 police officers and supporters from around Australia will ride motorcycles into Canberra today (Saturday 14 September) as part of the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance in honour of fallen officers. The ride also raises money for Police Legacy across the country.

As part of the lead up to National Police Remembrance Day, Australian Federal Police Commissioner Tony Negus will join police commissioners and officers from across Australia in commemorating the service and sacrifice of police.

Riders started their journey from each respective state police memorial, with Western Australia and Northern Territory Police officers departing almost a week ago.

The riders will proceed through Canberra today before heading to the National Police Memorial for a remembrance service.

National Police Remembrance Day will take place on 27 September.

Media enquiries:
AFP National Media (02) 6131 6333


Fewer asthma sufferers are ending up in hospital than a decade ago, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The report, Asthma hospitalisations in Australia 2010-11, shows that hospitalisation rates fell by 33% for children and 45% for adults between 1998­-99 and 2010-11.
AIHW spokesperson Louise York said Australia has one of the lowest asthma hospitalisation rates in the world and that several factors could be contributing to the decline.
'There are a range of contributing factors which may be at work here, including a modest decrease in the prevalence or number of cases of asthma over this time (from 11.6% in 2001 to 10.2% in 2011-12), improvements in the preventive management of asthma, availability of more effective out-of-hospital management of disease exacerbations, changes in hospital admission practices or a drop in the severity of asthma over this period. It is not possible to attribute the observed trend to any of these factors with certainty.'
Ms York said while the hospitalisation rate was low, it varied across population groups in Australia.
'Children are hospitalised at 5 times the rate of adults, although adults (those aged 15 or more years) stay in hospital for longer-about 3 days compared with 1.5 days for children,' Ms York said.
'Children aged under 5 had the highest rate of hospitalisations overall, with boys in this age group much more likely to be hospitalised than girls.'
Boys were also hospitalised at a higher rate than girls in the 5-14 age group, but in older age groups the trend reversed, with higher rates for females than males aged over 15.
'This result is consistent with the higher prevalence of asthma among boys than girls and among women than men,' Ms York said.
Indigenous Australians were 2.1 times as likely to be hospitalised for asthma as other Australians.
The asthma hospitalisation rate was 1.5 times as high for people living in areas of greater socioeconomic disadvantage compared to those living in areas of lower socioeconomic disadvantage.
In total, there were 37,830 hospitalisations for asthma in Australia in 2010­-11.
The AIHW is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare.
Canberra, 11 September 2013
Further information: Louise York, AIHW, tel. (02) 6144 1271, mob. 0418 271 395
Full publication: Asthma hospitalisations in Australia 2010-11 

Variable winter crop outlook across regions

10 September 2013

The outlook for Australia’s winter crop production remains positive, with the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) forecasting production to increase by 7 per cent in 2013–14 to around 39.2 million tonnes.

On releasing the September edition of the Australian Crop Report today, ABARES Executive Director, Paul Morris, said seasonal conditions had been variable across major grains producing regions, with production expected to increase in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, but fall in Queensland and New South Wales.

“Below average rainfall since mid-winter in parts of New South Wales, Queensland and the northern growing areas of Western Australia has adversely affected crop development,” Mr Morris said.

“In contrast, temperatures and rainfall have generally been favourable in South Australia, Victoria and the southern parts of Western Australia.”

Sufficient and timely rainfall across all major cropping regions in spring will be needed to achieve the prospective yields.

Production of wheat and barley for Australia is forecast to rise by 11 per cent and 13 per cent to around 24.5 million tonnes and 7.7 million tonnes, respectively. In contrast, canola production is forecast to fall by 18 per cent in 2013-14 to 3.3 million tonnes, as a result of a significant decline in planted area.

The area planted to summer crops is forecast to rise by 3 per cent in 2013–14 to around 1.4 million hectares, reflecting favourable domestic feed grains prices.

“As it had been dry recently in the summer cropping regions, rainfall will be needed in the lead up to the summer cropping season for planting intentions to be realised,” Mr Morris said.

“Taking this into account, total summer crop production is forecast to decline by 1 per cent to around 4.9 million tonnes in 2013–14.”

The Australian Crop Report is available at on the ABARES website.

For media inquiries contact +61 2 6272 3232 or email DAFF Media. Follow ABARES on Twitter and Facebook.

Centenary of Australia's polar expedition celebrated by Australia Post

09 September 2013
Australia Post is releasing the third stamp issue in a four-year series commemorating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14.
This Australian Antarctic Territory stamp issue comprises three domestic base-rate (60 cent) stamps and two large letter-rate ($1.20) stamps.
Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt said Australia Post was proud to mark the extraordinary expedition that made Antarctic history.
"This remarkable human achievement took immense courage, skill and determination and Australia Post is pleased to recognise the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition with the third in a four-year program of stamp issues."
The AAE left Hobart in December 1911 under the command of Douglas Mawson and returned to Adelaide in February 1914. Mawson was knighted for his expedition achievements and is regarded as one of the greatest figures of Antarctic exploration.
The AAE extensively explored the Antarctic coast and conducted scientific and meteorological observations.
One of the most famous survival stories is that of AAE members Mawson, Ninnis and Mertz. The three had set off on a sledging trip from which only Mawson would return.
This stamp issue highlights Mawson's return to the base camp in February 1913 just hours after the original party had left on the expedition's ship, the SY Aurora. The stamps also depict key members of the expedition and AAE life which involved significant scientific work in the harsh isolation of the Antarctic.
The photographs used for this issue feature: Walter Henry Hannam - original wireless operator and mechanic who returned to Australia in the SY Aurora before the return of Mawson, Frank Wild - leader of the Western Party and third-in-command of the expedition, extreme weather conditions in the Antarctic, scientific work during the expedition and local Antarctic fauna - a Weddell seal and a Cape Petrel bird.
The Centenary of the AAE stamp issue is designed by Melbourne-based company Andrew Hogg Design which has been commissioned to design the whole series.
Other associated products in this issue include a miniature sheet, first day cover, stamp pack and a set of five maxicards. The Centenary of the AAE stamp issue is available from 10 September 2013 at participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at auspost.com.au/stamps while stocks last.
polar expedition stamps 

    ABC Wins Australia’s Vote

    Last night ABC provided the most watched and listened to election coverage across the nation.
    More Australians watched the ABC’s election coverage than any other network. Australia Votes 2013 achieved a combined metro and regional reach of 5.3 million viewers on ABC1 and ABC News 24 and an average audience of 1.5 million nationally.
    Across the duration of the campaign, more than 10 million voters (aged 18+) watched the ABC’s coverage on television.
    ABC Online had over 60 million visits with more than 2.7 million plays of video and audio relating to campaign coverage.
    ABC’s Vote Compass had more than 1.3 million responses confirming its place as the largest survey of voter attitudes that has ever been undertaken in Australia.
    Across ABC Radio audiences had the choice of the most comprehensive, in-depth analysis and local coverage available anywhere in Australia.

    ABC TV – Election night
    • Australia Votes 2013 election coverage  (The Final Hour, Election Night & Election Wrap) achieved a combined metro and regional reach of 5.3 million Australians on ABC1 and ABC News 24.
    • Across ABC1 and ABC News 24, Australia Votes 2013 : Election Night (6-11pm AEST) won the election coverage with a combined metro and regional average audience of 1.5 million.
    • Across ABC1 and ABC News 24, quarter hour average audience peaked at 1.8 million.
    ABC News 24 – Election day
    • ABC News 24 provided rolling election coverage from 6am AEST.  Across the day, ABC News 24 achieved a combined metro and regional reach of 3.3 million views.
    • ABC News 24 achieved its highest ever 5 City Metro primetime share, with a total TV share of 6.6%.  The channel also achieved its highest ever Regional primetime share, with a total TV share of 5.0% (ex WA).
     Online Audiences – Election Day
    •  2 million visitors to ABC Online
    • 3 million visits & 13.8 million page views to ABC Online
      • Visits peaked to ABC Online between 9-10pm (314,000)
      • 1.4 million visitors to ABC News & Current Affairs – more than double that of the 2010 Election
      • 47% of visits to the ABC News website yesterday were from mobile devices.
      • There were a record 156,000 plays of ABC News 24 (including International viewers)
    Source: OzTAM & RegionalTAM overnight data; reach based on 5 minute consecutive viewing
    Note: Regional includes QLD, NNSW, SNSW, VIC, TAS & WA
    Source: Webtrends
    *Please note that this information is based on preliminary overnight data. Program start and end times may change*

    8 September 2013

    ENDS

    Media contact:
    Sally Cray - ABC Communications
    0419 978 390

    Clean Sweep for ABC rural journalists

    ABC reporters have dominated the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Awards, winning all three broadcasting gongs at a ceremony in Rosario, Argentina overnight.
    “This is an unprecedented result across all categories – Radio, TV and Online. It clearly shows what world class work is done by the ABC’s specialist Rural Reporters and how strongly we compete in the international sphere with our specialist reporting”, said Leigh Radford, National Editor of ABC Rural.
    Sean Murphy, Nikolai Beilharz, Lucy Barbour and Larissa Romensky starred at the awards, where it is unusual for all winners to come from one country, let alone the same broadcaster.
    Sean took the top prize in the video category with his story “Freedom of Choice,” broadcast on Landline. Judges praised the entry as “an outstanding piece of agricultural television production and reporting’. There were many layers to this story and all were investigated in depth. The passions and emotive elements of the GM debate were well handled and delivered in a balanced manner.”
    Nikolai won first place in the audio category with his story “Australia’s wild rice may help feed the world” on the Queensland Country Hour, ABC Local Radio. Judges said it was “a good report on the potential for developing wild rice as a local crop for export. The report was done in a way that would inform and interest both a specialist farmer or lay listener.”
    In the online category Lucy and Larissa won with the story “Trappin’ bitches like a lady,” about Australia’s only female dog trapper. It was published on the ABC Rural website as rich multi-media experience, using text, photographs, audio and video and broadcast as a radio story across Australia on a range of ABC radio programs.  Judges described their entry as “an engaging story about a enigmatic woman, whose life varied from her passion for flower arranging, juxtaposed against her work controlling wild dogs.”
    Congratulations also go to Landline’s Prue Adams who came second in the Yarra Award for environmental reporting.
    ABC Managing Director, Mark Scott, congratulated the winners and said “The ABC is committed to telling the stories from regional and rural Australia to Australians everywhere. This result is a fine tribute to the commitment and expertise of the ABC’s specialist reporting teams.”

    For more information

    Nick Morris
    ABC Radio
    02 8333 5009

    Media Release: ThinkUKnow receives outstanding prevention initiative award


    Release Date: Wednesday, September 04 2013, 08:35 AM
    The Australian Federal Police (AFP) acknowledges National Child Protection Week (NCPW) this week, an annual event aiming to raise awareness that the wellbeing and safety of Australia's children is everyone's responsibility.
    As part of NCPW, the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) will hand out its annual "Play Your Part Awards" to recipients across Australia, to showcase exemplary initiatives that contribute to preventing child abuse and neglect.
    ThinkUKnow, which is a partnership between the AFP and Microsoft, and proudly supported by Datacom, ninemsn and the Northern Territory Police Force will this year receive one of NAPCAN's awards.
    ThinkUKnow educates parents and carers of children around Australia on how to stay safe online. The program aims to open the lines of communication between adults and children so that activity on the Internet is as much a topic of discussion as what happened at school that day or in sport.
    AFP National Manager High Tech Crime Operations Tim Morris said he was very pleased to hear that the AFP had been acknowledged in the work it does to empower Australians to protect themselves online.
    "I am thrilled that the ThinkUKnow program has been recognised as a successful initiative for keeping children safe online," Assistant Commissioner Morris said.
    "The national award recognises the important role ThinkUKnow has played in creating safer online communities for children and young people."
    Chief Security Advisor of Microsoft Australia James Kavanagh said he is delighted to see the momentum of the ThinkUKnow partnership and the recognition it has received.
    "Almost every night of the week, ThinkUKnow volunteers travel to schools and workplaces across Australia," Mr Kavanah said.
    "They help parents understand a range of online issues and how best to ensure their children can learn and interact safely online. The award recognises the enthusiasm of parents and the dedication of over 260 volunteers."
    During 2012-2013, the AFP's Child Protection Operations team arrested or summonsed 92 child sex offenders for over 204 child sex offence charges.
    National Child Protection Week is a nationally-coordinated event to engage, educate and create understanding among Australians to highlight that everyone has a role in protecting children and young people from violence, abuse and neglect.
    The theme for this year's NCPW campaign is "Protecting children is everybody's business; play your part". Further information about ThinkUKnow can be found at www.thinkuknow.org.au
    If you suspect the abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
    Media enquiries:
    AFP National Media (02) 6131 6333
    Tips for parents
    • Parents and adult role models should lead by example – demonstrate good behaviour so that children follow.
    • Raise awareness in the community to better protect children from abuse and neglect.
    • Parents and adult role models should encourage open lines of communication with children.
    • Monitor computers and mobile phones to ensure children are not exposed to inappropriate material.
    • Possible signs that a child might be being groomed online include: excessive use of the computer; aggression around computer usage; secretive behaviour; change in the use of sexual language; unexplained gifts or cash; and finding pornography on the computer.
    Tips for youth
    As part of education and awareness raising of online risks, the AFP provides the following guidelines/tips to youth:
    • Make sure your profile is set to private, and that only your real world friends are your contacts
    • Tell your friends and family not to post photos of you online without your permission - and do the same for them;
    • Don't post images of others without their consent
    • Find out within the applications you use how to lock down the ability for others to copy or forward your images
    • Be wary when interacting online with people you don't know in the real world - people are not always who they say they are
    • Report problems to a website, or in the case of grooming or other offences, your local police. You can also report online through www.thinkuknow.org.au and the Report Abuse button - the information is provided to the AFP who will look into the matter

    Media Release: Man charged for importing 5 kilograms of drugs into Perth


    Release Date: Tuesday, September 03 2013, 03:13 PM

    This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

    A 53-year-old German national is scheduled to appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrate Court tomorrow (4 September 2013), charged by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for attempting to import five kilograms of methamphetamine.

    Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) officers selected the man for a baggage examination when he arrived at Perth Airport on 19 August 2013 on a flight from Brussels.

    An x-ray of the man’s baggage revealed a possible concealment within the lining of his suitcase. ACBPS officers deconstructed the suitcase and located a sealed plastic bag containing white crystals. Initial tests indicated the substance was methamphetamine.

    Further testing will be conducted to determine the exact nature and purity of the substance.

    ACBPS National Manager Airport Operations South, Tonie Differding, said the detection was a significant one.

    “The amount of harm these drugs could potentially have caused the community cannot be understated. This seizure is another example of the excellent border protection work our officers undertake every day,” Ms Differding said.

    AFP acting National Manager Aviation David Stewart said this interception is a demonstration of the combined effort in place to stop drugs entering Australia through our airports.

    “The AFP and its partner agencies share a common goal to protect our community by ensuring that dangerous drugs never hit the streets,” acting Assistant Commissioner Stewart said.

    The man was charged with importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug, namely methamphetamine, contrary to section 307.1 of the Criminal Code Act (cth) 1995.

    The maximum penalty for this offence is $1,275,000 in fines or 25 years imprisonment.

    Media enquiries:

    AFP National Media (02) 6131 6333

    Customs and Border Protection Media (02) 6275 6793

    MEDIA ALERT: GRDC Recognising and Rewarding Excellence Award at Newdegate

    Date: 02.09.2013

    WHAT: The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will present the inaugural GRDC Recognising and Rewarding Excellence Award to grower Ray Harrington.

    WHEN: Immediately following official opening of Newdegate Machinery Field Days to be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, 4 September, 2013

    WHERE: Newdegate Machinery Field Days – Family Interest Pavilion – catwalk in fashion parade area.

    WHO: Peter Roberts, GRDC western regional panel chairman will present the award.

     

    GRDC contacts at Newdegate Machinery Field Days:

    Darren Hughes, GRDC western grower services manager
    Ph: 0409 249 420
    Peter Roberts, GRDC western regional panel chairman
    Ph: 0428 389 060

     

    Media contact:

    Natalie Lee, Cox Inall, 
    Ph: 08 9864 2034; 0427 189 827
    ENDS

     

    Contact Details

     

    For Interviews

    Peter Roberts
    GRDC western regional chairman
    0428 389 060

     

    Contact

    Natalie Lee, Cox Inall Communications
    08 9864 2034, 0427 189 827
    nataliel@coxinall.com.au

    August 29, 2013

    DEAF HAVANA'S OLD SOULS EP SET FOR RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 30TH

    DEAF HAVANA'S OLD SOULS EP SET FOR RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 30th

    Full Length Album To Be Released In North America In Early 2014
    (New York, NY) -With the success of Old Souls in the UK and the additional time requirements of the band there, Razor & Tie is moving their U.S. full length album to early 2014. For fans in the U.S., Deaf Havana will be releasing an Old Souls EP digitally on September 30th. The EP will feature 4 songs from the full length album.
    The new album was produced by the incomparable YOUTH (U2, The Verve, Primal Scream, The Orb) along with Lee Batiuk.
    Old Souls is packed full of gut-busting anthems, tear-inducing ballads and everything in between. It's the follow-up to Fools and Worthless Liars, which was a #1 UK Rock album with over 35,000 sold to date. Old Souls will be released on September 16thon BMG Chrysalis in the U.K.
    Deaf Havana new single "Boston Square" and has been called "The Hottest Record in the World" from BCC Radio 1 with 185,000 and more video streams. The band also has over 4.3 million combined YouTube views. They recently wrapped a string of sold-out U.K. dates, including two Union Chapel shows, and have just opened for Bruce Springsteen& The E-Street Band in London at the Hard Rock Calling, stadium shows with MUSE and the Leeds Festival.
    Hear a new song from the album, "Speeding Cars" HERE
    Learn More About Deaf Havana and Old Souls HERE
    Hunstanton England based Deaf Havana formed in 2005 while members were in college after playing out together a few times in high school. The young band has toured extensively and played at such festivals as Reading and Leeds in the U.K and Soundwave in Australia. Deaf Havana is James Veck-Gilodi (Vocals, Guitar), Chris Pennells (Guitar), Lee Wilson (Bass), Tom Ogden (Drums), Max Britton (Keyboard) and guitarist and Matthew Veck-Gilodi (Guitar, Vocals). The band is managed by Jamie Osman of Red Light Management and represented for touring by David Galea of The Agency Group.
    Old Souls EP - September 30th - Track List
    1. Boston Square
    2. Speeding Cars
    3. Everybody's Dancing and I Want to Die
    4. Caro Padre
    CONTACTS:
    Kerri Brusca Razor & Tie Media Relations
    (212) 598-2255
    kbrusca@razorandtie.com
    www.razorandtie.com
    Press Assets: http://razorandtiepublicity.com/
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