The Palaszczuk Government is reminding Queenslanders to stay safe over the festive season by enjoying only safe and legal fireworks displays. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr. Anthony Lynham said while fireworks added enjoyment to the celebrations, watching an organised public fireworks display was a much safer option than…
$2 Million to Help Reduce Sediment Wash off into Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay
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A new $2 million Queensland Government program will aim to reduce the amount of sediment washing off building and construction sites and flowing into the Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay. Environment Minister Dr. Steven Miles said the Palaszczuk Government has provided funding to deliver a four-year urban development erosion and sediment control program through…
Assassin’s Creed
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Director Justin Kurzel Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons Rated M Score 4/6 When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. For the record yes I am familiar with the game universe that…
$26 Mill Upgrade for Brisbane’s Northshore Hamilton Streets
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A $26 million upgrade of the streets of Northshore Hamilton will include more than 14kms of integrated separated cycle track built alongside Remora Road, Macarthur Avenue and Hercules Street. Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Mark Bailey said that around 78 jobs will be created during the construction phase of the projects due to…
WA skin cancer prevention program receives funding boost
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A skin cancer prevention program targeting young West Australian surfers has been boosted by more than $288,000 in Healthway funding, as new data highlights big drops in WA youth melanoma rates. Announcing the funding today, Health Minister John Day said the research showed the importance of promoting the SunSmart message to young people involved in…
Something to Remember During the Sales
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In 2015-16, Consumer Affairs Victoria was contacted more than 3,600 times regarding refunds and returns, more than 10,000 times about defective goods and more than 400 times about gift cards. Acting Minister for Consumer Affairs Lily D’Ambrosio explained that if you buy or receive a gift that turns out to be faulty you are entitled…
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon: The Movie
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Director David Paritsky Staring MaryBeth Schroeder, Nikki McGee, Christine De La Rosa Score 3/6 When the forces of the Dark Kingdom threaten to destroy the peace, four guardian warriors will awaken. Alright I came across the fan made movie on YouTube and this was director David Paritsky’s first ever movie. Now yes there are some…
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
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Director George Seaton Staring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne Rated G Score 6/6 When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Okay, time for Christmas movie number 2. I might…
Fifteen new mobile base stations switched on
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Fifteen new mobile base stations have been switched on in time for Christmas under the Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. The new base stations have been constructed at Nethercote, Nerriga, Bentley and Coffee Camp in New South Wales, Coalstoun Lakes, Somerset Dam, Adavale and Glastonbury in Queensland, Minyip and Marnoo in Victoria and Rosa…
It’s a Wonderful Life
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Director Frank Capra Staring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore Rated PG Score 6/6 An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. In the lead up to Christmas I thought I might try something a little different and try to get a…