John D. Lamond, one of the pioneers of Australia's Ozploitation film industry, died this week in a nursing home on the Gold Coast, aged 71.
The Australian Film Institute board will begin a new era under Keith Rodger after Alan Finney announced he would be stepping down from the position.
Producer Jack Christian has been appointed chairperson of the Australian Film Institute, succeeding Keith Rodger, who held the role for 12 months.