ACT Liberal Senator Gary Humphries commented that the ACT Government is still yet to clearly outline the additional costs that Federal Labor’s carbon tax will have on Canberra’s hospitals. Senator Humphries pointed that Western Australia is the latest state to outline the extra cost their hospitals with an estimated $6-$7 million per year in additional…
African Walnut Tree Planted at the National Arboretum
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ACT Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Joy Burch was joined by The Honourable Morgan Tsvangirai, Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe when they recently, planted an African Walnut tree at the National Arboretum Canberra. “Not only is the African Walnut an exceptional ornamental tree, it also has a number of other uses. The bark is…
Another Scam to be on the lookout for
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There is another mail scam to be on the lookout for. Australia Post is alerting customers to a scam letter from a sender called “Sullivan Pierce Levin” which tells customers they have won a cash award which can be collected by calling a phone number and entering a PIN number. Australia post recommends that you…
We are the Night
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Director Dennis Gansel Staring Karoline Herfurth, Nina Hoss and Jennifer Ulrich Rating MA Score 4/6 In Berlin, a cop closes in on an all-female vampire trio who just took in a new member, Lena. With the cinematic release of the final movie in the Twilight saga, fast approaching I would like to take the time…
The Dark Knight Rises
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Director Christopher Nolan Staring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Morgan Freeman Rating M Score 5/6 Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy. Finally, we have reached the conclusion…
This Means War
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Director McG Staring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy Rating M Score 4/6 Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman. I was actually surprised with this movie, for starters with action comedies I was not expecting that there would be any…
21 Jump Street
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Directors Phil Lord & Chris Miller Staring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube Rating MA Score 1.5/6 A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. It is hardly ever a good sign when an action movie like 21 Jump…
Project X
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Director Nima Nourizadeh Staring Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Jonathan Daniel Brown Rating MA Score 2/6 3 high school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads. It was great to see that so many young actors…
Demoted
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Director J.B. Rogers Staring Sean Astin, Michael Vartan, David Cross and Billy West Rated MA Score 1/6 What goes around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss. I’d like to think that I am actually able to spot all dodgy movies based…
National Year of Reading 2012 competition
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Canberrans are encouraged to share their story about Adult learning as a part of a National Year of Reading 2012 competition celebrating Adult Learners’ Week for a chance to win a share of $30,000. “True stories as well as fiction pieces are eligible, with a special category for those who are new to writing. Entries…