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Tapped

Director Allan Ungar Starring Michael Biehn, Cody Hackman, Krzysztof Soszynski Rated MA Score 3/6 A disgruntled teenager, sent to do community service at a rundown Karate school, enters an MMA tournament to face the man who killed his parents. Movies like Tapped or Tapped Out (there is a chance that you will find this under…

SMH Australia’s most read newspaper

According to recent research released by Roy Morgan in an average four weeks across print, online and app in the 12 months to March 2014, Fairfax’s Sydney Morning Herald is the country’s most-read newspaper brand with an audience of 5,653,000. The research also revealed that Two News Corp brands score audiences just shy of five…

Remember to keep your distance when watching whales

With Humpback whales starting to migrate from the icy cold waters of the Antarctic to the balmy waters of the Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s species conservation manager, Mark Read, urged whale-watching enthusiasts and visitors to keep a safe distance for the safety of these majestic creatures, as well as onlookers.…

Australia signs the Marrakesh Treaty

The Australian Government recently became a signatory to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled. The treaty will give an estimated 285 million people with vision impairments around the world access to more books published in accessible formats including large print, braille…

Bankruptcy filing fees over turned

An effort to abolish the$120 bankruptcy filing fee that was introduced by the Abbott Government has recently passed the senate. Australian Greens spokesperson for legal affairs Senator Penny Wright said it was a win for common-sense, with those in dire financial situations no longer to be charged extra fees to file for bankruptcy. “Charging people…

Australian Steelers win 2014 Canada Cup

World Wheelchair Rugby Championship this August, the Australian Steelers are growing in confidence after defeating Canada 62-54 in the gold medal match of the 2014 Canada Cup. Ryley Batt inflicted most of the damage for the Steelers by scoring 43 goals, emphasising why he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Chris Bond scored Australia’s…

Changes to Kids viewing on ABC TV

Changes to Kids viewing on ABC TV From Monday 7 July, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These exciting changes will ensure we deliver the most appropriate programs for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families. “ABC TV cares about kids and…

Vic Government bringing Commonwealth Games Experience to Students

Minister for Sport and Recreation Damian Drum and Minister for Education Martin Dixon joined Victorian Commonwealth Games Association (VCGA) Vice President Mathew Scholes and 2014 Australian Commonwealth Games Team members Matson Lawson, Kotuku Ngawati and Melissa Tapper recently launched the Commonwealth Games School Education Program. Mr Drum explained that A range of free resources and…