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Aacta awards 2018
December 2018
Sweet Country deserves its Aactas but Australia's stellar indie films lose out again
Luke Buckmaster
Academy still sending message that it’s big bucks, not talent, that will win you the top prize
Aactas 2018: Warwick Thornton hits out at offshore detention as Sweet Country wins big
ABC miniseries Riot wins best telefeature or miniseries with Mystery Road taking out best drama series
Aactas 2018: Sweet Country and Ladies in Black lead early categories
Sweet Country, Warwick Thornton’s neo-western film, and Ladies In Black, starring Rachael Taylor, pick up three awards each
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