Apologies for not making the Editor’s Note a regular feature on the movie boards. But it’s been awhile since I have had anything important to say. Before I get to far into this piece I would like to take the opportunity to say to the not so honourable Prime Minister Tony ‘the mad monk’ Abbott…
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October 7 Floriade Dog’s Day
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Minister for Tourism and Events Andrew Barr recently announced that RSPCA ACT has come on board as a Floriade 2014 charity partner. “The animal welfare organisation, alongside another local charity which will be announced closer to the event, will enhance Floriade’s festival atmosphere and raise awareness of their important causes with unique experiences and an…
ABC TV commissions third season of Please Like Me
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ABC TV is pleased to announce the much anticipated second season of Josh Thomas’ Please Like Me will premiere on Tuesday August 12 at 9.30pm on ABC2, along with premiere of the second season a third season has been commissioned by ABC TV, in collaboration with US television network, Pivot. “I’m just thrilled ABC TV…
Australian Rollers back-to-back world champs
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The Australian Rollers are the 2014 IWBF World Wheelchair Basketball Champions after defeating the USA 63-57 in the final game to secure back-to-back championships. Australian Rollers Head Coach Ben Ettridge praised the performance of his players, dropping only one game for the tournament (against the USA) and producing their trademark defence when it mattered most.…
Australia and New Zealand announce Visa arrangements for Cricket World Cup
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With 214 days until the 11th ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015 streamlined visa arrangements announced by Australia and New Zealand allows international visitors attending the World Cup the convenience of applying for a visa only once in order to be granted entry into both countries. Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said the…
New Energy Rating App released
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The Australian Government has released a free Energy Rating app designed to help households and businesses save money on their power bills by choosing energy efficient appliances. Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane MP said the smartphone app is the first of its kind to display power use over the life of an appliance in dollars,…
New Diabetes eye care research
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According to recent research released by the Australian Diabetes Council over 98% of vision loss in people with diabetes can be prevented with optimal management and treatment. Despite there being effective treatment available, nearly 40 percent of Australian’s living with diabetes neglect regular eye examinations with one in three people diagnosed with diabetes admitting to…
Eating Yoghurt: Flavoured v Natural
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan 59% of Australians ate flavoured or fruit yoghurt in the last 12 months, down from 65% in 2010, the research also revealed that there was a shift towards eating natural or plain yoghurt which increased from 47% to 51% in the same period. “Although consumers of flavoured/fruit…
Research shows more Australians favoring Smartphone Payments
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According to recent research released by PayPal Australians are increasingly looking for easier ways to make payments at the checkout, with Aussies leading the US and UK when it comes to smartphone payments. Those surveyed also revealed that Aussies carry less cash or coins in their wallets than the majority of the countries surveyed including…
Coin Release for NAIDOC Week
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Ahead of the start of NAIDOC Week, Australia will see a new special 50 cent coin enter circulation to mark 50 years of ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and collection of information which has assisted our country in becoming more knowledgeable about its people and cultures, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon.…