Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher has announced that Twenty Canberra community groups have received their share in $950,000 of ACT Government health grants. “This year’s health grants round has had a particular focus on improving healthy eating and physical activity; smoking prevention, cessation or reduction; and the responsible consumption of alcohol” Chief…
Australian National Postage Stamp Centenary
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To celebrate the centenary of Australia’s first national postage stamp, the Kangaroo and Map and to celebrate, Australia Post is releasing a new $10 stamp. Michael Zsolt, Manager Philatelic, Australia Post explained that prior to the release of the Kangaroo and Map stamp Australian colonial stamps were produced by and used in each state (or…
Wreck-it Ralph
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Director Rich Moore Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch & Alan Tudyk Rated PG Score 6/6 A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. Okay, considering that I do not have…
Iron Man 3
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Director Shane Black Staring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce Rated M Score 3.5/6 When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Although it would be good to see that the third movie was directed by Jon Favreau so that…
Movie Kiosks …… not a fan
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I finally did it and use one of those movie kiosks that I have seen about town. I was not impressed with the kiosk that I used. I can understand that these kiosks have significantly lower costs then your friendly neighborhood DVD store. But that is possibly the only comment that I have to say…
Botanic Gardens blooms on stamps
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Australian Botanic Gardens bloom in Australia Post’s new range of five stamps. “Australia Post is delighted to release this second stamp issue in the series of Australian Botanic Gardens stamps. These major botanic gardens are an essential resource, engaging and inspiring thousands of people each year,” said Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt. Mr. Zsolt…
Olympus has Fallen
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Director Antoine Fuqua Starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman Rated MA Score 3.5/6 Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. Given the current tension with…
Hanson questions Report recommendation to increase size of legislative assembly
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ACT Opposition Leader Jeremy Hanson has questioned the outcomes of Katy Gallagher’s reference group report into the size of the ACT Legislative Assembly. Mr. Hanson explained that the recommendation to more than double the number of members was not a priority for the community. It should be noted that of Canberra’s 3 local electorates; Brindabella…
Report recommends increase in the size of the legislative assembly
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An independent review into the size of the ACT legislative Assembly, released recently by ACT Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher has recommended an increase to 25 members, spread across five electorates of five members, in 2016. The report also recommends a further increase in the size of the Assembly to 35 members in either 2020 or…
Alex Cross
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Director Rob Cohen Starring Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Matthew Fox Rating M Score 2.5/6 Dr. Alex Cross is on his last police duty to track down an assassin called Picasso, who’s been torturing and killing rich businessmen in Detroit. Soon when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and…