The Australian Greens have called on the Palmer United Political Party to clarify their position on upcoming votes on the clean energy package and the Abbott Government’s Direct Action proposal. Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne rejected Palmer’s calls to inquire further into ways to address ‘natural carbon’ in the environment. “Clive Palmer must not…
Canberra Sixth worst performing Australian Economy
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The lack of economic planning from the ACT Labor government is continuing to rear its ugly head with the Territory economy slumping from third to sixth worst Australian economy and that according to the recent State of the States report from Commsec also warns the ACT could slip further ACT Shadow Treasurer Brendan Smyth commented.…
Veronica Mars
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Director Rob Thomas Starring Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni Rated MA Score 3.5/6 Years after walking away from her past as a teenage private eye, Veronica Mars gets pulled back to her hometown – just in time for her high school reunion – in order to help her old flame Logan Echolls, who’s embroiled…
Bogus Qantas holiday scam
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SCAMwatch and Qantas are warning people about automated calls from scammers posing as Qantas staff claiming that they’ve won a credit towards their next holiday. An ACCC spokesman explained that reports have been received from both consumers and businesses about these scam calls, where the recipient picks up the phone and hears a recorded message…
Special Air Service Regiment Honours Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Campbell
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Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) has unveiled the refurbished grave site of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Campbell, as part of the 50 year anniversary of the unit’s foundation. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Alexander Campbell was the first Commandant of Military Forces in Western Australia. Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne, was named after him and has been home to…
TEQSA Advisory Council established
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Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the establishment of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Advisory Council. Mr Pyne explained that the new Advisory Council will help uphold high standards and quality throughout higher education in Australia, protecting our reputation at home and abroad while reducing unnecessary regulation and…
WWI centenary Stamp Release
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As Australians prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, Australia Post has recently released the first stamp issue in a five-year series designed to tell the chronological story of our nation’s involvement in World War I. Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate 100 years since WWI, a conflict which helped to define our country. “During the…
The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Director Wes Anderson Starring Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric & Tony Revolori Rated M Score 5/6 The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. I’m glad that I took the time to go…
Fire Birds
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Director David Green Starring Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young Rated M Score 3/6 The U.S. Government is willing to help any country that requires help in ridding themselves of drugs with support from the Army. Unfortunately, the drug cartels have countered that offer by hiring one of the best air-combat mercenaries and have…
$33.9 million funding boost for Home and Community Care across Victoria
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The Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services Mitch Fifield and Victorian Minister for Ageing David Davis recently announced that Home and Community Care services supporting seniors, younger people with disability and their carers will receive a $33.9 million funding boost across Victoria. Senator Fifield said the extra Home and Community Care (HACC) funding would expand…