Director Robert Connolly Starring Eric Bana Rated MA Score 6/6 Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound – the unsolved death of a teenage girl. I finally got my act together and got out to see The Dry while it is still at…
The Last Days of American Crime
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Director Olivier Megaton Starring Edgar Ramírez, Michael Pitt & Anna Brewster Rated MA Score 3/6 In the not-too-distant future, as a final response to terrorism and crime, the U.S. government plans to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts. For those of you who might be interested The Last…
Midsumma Festival Returning in 2021
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, has announced its long-awaited 2021 dates, specially returning for the one-time period of 19th April until 5th May, with signature annual Midsumma Pride March taking place on Sunday 23rd May. “We know that our artists and our communities are struggling, they have missed a lot of…
Three New Languages to be Taught in WA Schools
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Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery have announced the development of three new languages for WA schools. “I am very pleased to announce the development of these three new language courses for Western Australian students.” Minister Ellery commented “Language and culture play an important role in a child’s development. We have an internationally diverse culture…
25k Murray Cod Released into Lake Ginninderra
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More than 25,000 native Murray Cod have been released into Lake Ginninderra as part of the ACT Government’s annual fish stocking program. Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti said the introduction of the Murray Cod will provide lasting environmental benefits by improving the ecology of Lake Ginninderra. “Our annual fish stocking program is crucial in…
Year of the Ox Stamp Issue Released
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Australia Post has released a new set of stamps to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Ox, which begins on 12 February. Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival in China, is the most important of the traditional festivals celebrated by Asian cultures throughout the world and is…
AFL Great Honoured with Daniher’s Way
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Daniher’s Way has been unveiled in the shadows of the MCG, recognising the enormous contribution of football legend and FightMND campaigner Neale Daniher to Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula joined Daniher in Yarra Park today as they dedicated the footpath from William Barak Bridge to the…
The Dry Hits $10 Million at the Box Office
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Screen Australia has celebrated the outstanding result for The Dry as it has taken over $10 million at the Australian box office after almost three weeks in release. “We are thrilled with the result for The Dry, it is such a great way to start the year for Australian films and also for our great…
Shadow in the Cloud
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Director Roseanne Liang Starring Chloë Grace Moretz Rated MA Score 3/6 In the throes of World War II, Flight Officer Maude Garrett joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Caught off guard by the presence of a woman on a military flight, the crew tests Maude’s every move. Just as…
Music
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Director Sia Starring Kate Hudson, Maddie Ziegler, Leslie Odom Jr Rated M Score 2/6 Review by TanteLiz On the death of her grandmother, Zu, an alcoholic, finds herself having to care for her autistic sister. I really wanted to like this movie. However, it was a letdown as both a musical and a drama. The…