Directed by Ramaa Mosley Starring Juno Temple, Michael Angarano, Alexis Bledel Rated M Score 4.5/6 A mid-twenty year old couple who, in these difficult economic times, finds a mysterious, magical brass teapot which makes them money but at a surprising price. After realizing the teapots powers, John and Alice must decide how far they will…
ACCC warns about the risks of button batteries
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reminding parents and carers about the risks of button batteries. Kidsafe Queensland is today launching its inaugural “Summer’s Day” to remember the children who die each year from unintentional, preventable injuries. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that Summer’s Day is named in memory of Summer Steer, a…
ABC TV announced as the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Australian Broadcaster
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ABC TV has signed as Australia’s official broadcaster of the r, which begin 7 March, 2014. “We are pleased to again have the ABC as our broadcast partner as we work to bring the Paralympic Winter Games to all Australians,” said APC President, Glenn Tasker. Mr Tasker explained that under the agreement, ABC TV will…
Lone Survivor
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Director Peter Berg Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch Rated MA Score 4/6 Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts…
2014 sees 378 new teachers in the ACT public school system
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ACT Minister for Education and Training Joy Burch welcomed the new educators who will be joining the ACT public school system for the start of the school year. “I extend a warm welcome and also pass on my congratulations to these teachers who have chosen to commence, or continue, their teaching careers in the ACT…
Fan Pilgrimage to the World Cup
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Adam Burns, David Bewick and Pete Johnston three Sydney-based England fans plan Walk to the World Cup to raise $40,000 for charity, in epic fan pilgrimage to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Adam Burns explained that they are trying to raise $40,000 for the J de V Arts Care Trust. The money will enable the…
ACT Government to Phase out sugary drinks in Government schools
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Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher recently announced that Sugary drinks will be removed from ACT Government schools by the end of 2014 and in vending machines in public schools by the end of term one as part of the Fresh Tastes: Healthy Food at School program. “The ACT Government has a clear…
Aravt
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Directors D. Jolbayar, U. Shagdarsuren Starring T. Altanshagai, B. Amarcanihan, C. Ariunbyamba Rated M Score 4/6 A 10-person “aravt” unit is ordered by Khaan to locate a skilled doctor who lives in a forest. En route, they discover an abandoned baby. He is in fact the child of an enemy warrior who gives pursuit, even…
ACCC doesn’t object to proposed post price rise
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to not object to Australia Post’s proposal to increase the prices of ordinary letter services, including the basic postage rate from 60 cents to 70 cents. “The ACCC found that there is increasing financial pressure on Australia Post’s letter services as a result of fewer letters being…
New Park and Ride opened in north Weston
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury said that a new park and ride and bike and ride facility was officially opened in north Weston recently, giving the Weston Creek community more travel options to get to and from work, school and activities “The new $500,000 facility located off Cotter Road, adjacent to the…