Director Leigh Whannell Starring Logan Marshall-Green, Melanie Vallejo, Steve Danielsen Rated MA Score 5/6 Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when Grey, a self-identified technophobe, has his world turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant called Stem. For those of you who…
The Nun Hits $200 Million Globally
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New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “The Nun” crossed $200 million at the global box office, in only its second weekend in release. The latest hit in the studio’s hugely successful “Conjuring” universe, “The Nun” has pushed the already highest-grossing horror franchise to more than $1.4 billion…and counting. Tom Molter, Head of International Distribution, Warner Bros.…
The Meg Swims Past $500 Mill
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Warner Bros. Pictures and Gravity Pictures’ sci-fi action thriller “The Meg” swam past $500 million at the worldwide box office, and still counting. The announcement was made by Ron Sanders, Warner Bros.’ President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment. In making the announcement, Sanders said, “‘The Meg’ is a pure popcorn film that is…
So, When are you Planning to Buy a New Car?
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Roy Morgan is able to analyse the demographic makeup and intentions of NRL supporters across a vast array of important indicators – including the likelihood supporters of different clubs have of wanting to buy a new car in the next four years. “Although supporters of both the Canberra Raiders and Parramatta Eels have missed out…
Brisbane Broncos Top the NRL Supporter Ladder
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According to recent research The Brisbane Broncos have again ‘won’ the annual Roy Morgan NRL supporter ladder with 1.09 million supporters (up 6.5 per cent on a year ago) ahead of a surging Melbourne Storm which increased its support by an impressive 26.7 per cent to 1.05 million supporters. Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan, says…
Jimmy Rix’s Kangaroo and Joey Sculpture finds new home in Throsby
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The much-loved sculpture of a kangaroo and joey, commissioned by the ACT Government for the 30th anniversary of Floriade last year, has found its new home. The sculpture, titled Stopping to Smell the Flowers, by artist Jimmy Rix has been permanently installed in the new recreational park on Bettong Avenue, Throsby. The award-winning park has…
Hurricane Heist
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Director Rob Cohen Starring Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten Rated M Score 1/6 Thieves attempt a massive heist against the U.S. Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its Mint facilities. I really don’t remember seeing any trailers for The Hurricane Heist Online or in the cinema and I only really became…
Queensland Drivers are being reminded of the dangers of low-level speeding
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Drivers are being reminded of the dangers of low-level speeding, in a re-run of the ‘Let’s change the way we look at speed’ road safety campaign, which starts today. Queensland’s Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the campaign highlighted the dangers of low-level speeding on suburban roads, something many drivers refused to accept…
11,000 New Commuters Car Parks Under a Re-elected Victorian Labor Government
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A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make it easier for commuters to find a car park, building over 11,000 new spaces at stations across Victoria. The $150 million Car Parks for Commuters Fund will see new carparks being built at some of our busiest metropolitan and regional train stations. With around 55,000 station spaces currently…
DC Subscription Service is Here
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DC Universe service is finally here! fans can download the service available in the U.S. at launch on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV and the Roku platform, as well as the web and mobile web. The many fans who pre-ordered the service will have access today. In celebration of the launch on Batman Day,…
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Director York Shackleton Starring Nicolas Cage, Sophie Skelton, Michael Rainey Jr. Rated MA Score 3/6 Officer Mike Chandler and a young civilian passenger find themselves under-prepared and outgunned when fate puts them squarely in the crosshairs of a daring bank heist in progress by a fearless team of highly trained and heavily armed men. 211…
4.5M to Upgrade Historic Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge
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A historic disused rail bridge in the Brisbane Valley is undergoing a $4.5 million refurbishment, making it a major tourist attraction for the region. Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden, a former Somerset Councillor, said he had been fighting for many years for the restoration of the iconic and heritage-listed bridge. He said it was…
BBC Four to Air Mystery Road
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BBC Four has acquired six-part drama Mystery Road, based on Ivan Sen’s acclaimed feature film. The series will air weekly as a double-bill on BBC Four, starting from 9pm on Saturday 22 September. “Mystery Road is set in a uniquely stark and beautiful landscape and features a cast of some of the best acting talent…
Ocean’s Eight
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Director Gary Ross Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway Rated M Score 2.5/6 Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City’s yearly Met Gala. it probably would have been a lot easier and just ignore this movie and not write a review for it, considering how monumentally…
Tel Aviv to Host Eurovision 2019
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Tel Aviv to Host Eurovision 2019 Tel Aviv has been selected as the host city for the 64th Eurovision Song Contest in 2019. The decision was taken by the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) Reference Group (the executive board for the Contest) after Israeli public broadcaster KAN were asked to present at least two potential candidate…
Showbags checked ahead of Perth Royal Show
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Children will be spoilt for choice when more than 260 showbags go on sale at this year’s Perth Royal Show, following a product safety tick of approval from Consumer Protection. Each year, the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) invites Consumer Protection inspectors to conduct the pre-show checks, ensuring the showbags’ toys and novelties…
4.4 Million Books Read in Premiers’ Reading Challenge
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Children and young people from across Victoria have devoured thousands of books over the past few months as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Minister for Education James Merlino today congratulated more than 266,950 participants from 965 local schools, 1,947 early childhood services and homes across the…
Hiroyuki Sakai Serving up Queensland Produce at La Rochelle
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Star of the hit cooking show Iron Chef, Hiroyuki Sakai, has put fresh Queensland grown ingredients at the front and centre of the menu at his Japanese restaurant. In partnership with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), Queensland Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister Mark Furner hosted an industry lunch in Tokyo yesterday at Iron Chef…