Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Arts Minister Tony Burke today announced the 2013 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists. “From children’s books that excel in the art of storytelling, through to revealing works of non-fiction and history, the 2013 shortlists represent the breadth and depth of the Australian story, and imagination.” Arts Minister Tony Burke commented.…
Flash Gordon
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Director Mike Hodges Staring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow Rated PG Score 3/6 A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth. I was familiar to the soundtrack to Flash Gordon before I even watched the movie,…
Air Force Two
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Director Brian Trenchard-Smith Staring Mariel Hemingway, David Keith, David Millbern Rated M Score 0/6 When the Vice President’s plane goes down near a remote Pacific island, he is kidnapped by rebel forces and held for ransom. It is up to his female Secret Service agent and a press secretary to infiltrate the camp and save…
DIAC warns of SMS visa scam
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The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has recently issued a warning to temporary working holiday visa holders to be aware of scam text messages which appear to be from the department, seeking final payments for their visa application. “The department has received information from a number of clients who have been sent these text messages,…
The Great Gatsby
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Director Baz Luhrman Staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire & Joel Edgerton Rated M Score 6/6 Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby’s circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy. I…
Fast & Furious 6
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Director Justin Lin Staring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker & Dwayne Johnson Rated M Score 3.5/6 Hobbs has Dom and Brian reassemble their crew in order to take down a mastermind who commands an organization of mercenary drivers across 12 countries. Payment? Full pardons for them all. Okay, the sixth film of the franchise is finally…
Slim Dusty $1 coin launched
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The Royal Australian Mint has officially launched a coin recognizing Slim Dusty’s contribution to Australian society. “Slim inspired many with not only his songs about real Australians but also his passion for life and it’s fitting that he be included in this honored series” Royal Australian Mint Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ross MacDiarmid commented. Wife…
$18.1 Billion in lost Australian Super
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According to the 2013 Westpac Lost Super Report Westpac has revealed that Australia has $18.1 billion of lost super. “Superannuation is a subject that most people tend to avoid, particularly when it comes to lost super, where Australians seem to be disengaged,” said Deanne Stewart, Westpac Head of Superannuation. Deanne Stewart explained that 1 in…
This is 40
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Director Judd Apatow Staring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow Rated MA Score 2.5/6 A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. I kind of wish that I did not invest my time to watch this movie. Granted it is not a complete clusterfuck of…
51 Men’s Sheds receive funding grant
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Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon recently announced that 51 more Men’s Sheds in communities across Australia will receive funding to upgrade their facilities or buy new equipment and tools. “Men’s Sheds are more than just a place for blokes to do some woodworking and have a cuppa. They offer a welcoming environment where men…