The Federal Court has ordered Optus pay a $10 million penalty for its treatment of customers who unknowingly purchased games, ringtones and other digital content through its third-party billing service, following action by the ACCC. ACCC chair Rod Sims said that the $10 million penalty is one of the highest imposed by the Court after…
María Valverde and Dolores Fonzi Will Star in “Distancia De Rescate”
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Netflix announced today that the Spanish actress María Valverde (Tres metros sobre el cielo, La flaqueza del bolchevique) and the Argentinian actress Dolores Fonzi (La patota, El campo, La cordillera) will star in the upcoming film by the Peruvian director Claudia Llosa. Based on the novel Fever Dream from acclaimed Argentine author Samanta Schweblin, who…
Lu Over the Wall
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Director Masaaki Yuasa Staring Shota Shimoda, Souma Saitou, Minako Kotobuki & Tani Kanon Rated PG Score 6/6 Kai is a talented young musician who longs to move to the big city. During band practice, his melodies catch the ears of an unexpected new friend—Lu, a young mermaid with a magical singing voice! Suddenly, small town…
New National Park for NSW
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a new national park for NSW – providing another significant boost for the State’s koala population – along with a major new package that will improve access to existing national parks. The State’s newest national park will cover around 3680 hectares in the north of Goulburn electorate, bordering Wollondilly. The…
José Padilha Attached to Direct Dead or Alive
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Netflix has announced that José Padilha is attached to write and direct the feature film ‘Dead or Alive. Dead Or Alive is the untold saga of two mixed martial artists, Mitsuyo Maeda and Rickson Gracie, who helped pioneer Brazilian jiu-jitsu and how the ultimate martial arts traveled from Tokyo, Japan to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.…
$150 Million Comeback for Iconic Big Pineapple
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Work on the $150 million master plan to ensure the Sunshine Coast’s iconic Big Pineapple returns to the glory days it enjoyed as a popular, stand-out tourist attraction in the 1980’s is picking up pace. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the master plan for the heritage listed tourist park is very impressive. “Work…
Victorian Andrews Government to Outlaw Conversion Therapy
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The Andrews Labor Government will bring in laws to denounce and prohibit LGBTI conversion practices, ending the bigoted practice that has caused so much trauma to too many Victorians. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Equality Martin Foley, Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos and many other Labor Government Members at the 2019 Midsumma Pride March…
Outlaws and Angels
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Director JT Mollner Starring Chad Michael Murray, Frances Fisher, Teri Polo Rated MA Score 5/6 When outlaws on the lam after a bank robbery invade the home of an unsuspecting, seemingly innocent, frontier family to hide out for the night, an unexpected game of cat and mouse ensues, leading to seduction, role reversal, and ultimately,…
Naruna Costa & Seu Jorge Cast in Netflix Original Series Brotherhood
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Netflix announced today the cast of its original series, Brotherhood. The dramatic thriller, featuring eight episodes in its first season, stars Naruna Costa (The Way He Looks) as the hardworking lawyer Cristina Ferreira, and Seu Jorge (Abe, City of God, The Life Acquatic of Steve Zissou) as Edson, her estranged older brother. Award winning actress…
Accessibility Upgrades Across Melbourne’s Tram Network
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Work is underway to upgrade the RMIT Bundoora stop on Route 86, as the Andrews Labor Government’s latest improvement to safety and accessibility for the thousands of passengers using Melbourne’s tram network. The upgraded tram stop at the corner of Plenty Road and McKimmies Road is the next step in providing better access to Melbourne’s…