The hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 have been announced as Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk, and Timur Miroshnychenko. The appointment marks the first time in the history of the contest that the event will be hosted by three men; all of whom are familiar faces on Ukrainian television. The Eurovision Song Contest has had…
Red Balloon Day
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Today is National Red Balloon Day and firefighters across the country are being honoured for their dedication and commitment. The red balloon symbolises the hard work and tireless efforts of both professional and volunteer firefighters. Whether it’s fighting fires, attending road crashes, or cleaning up storm damage, firefighters are depended upon 365 days a year,…
The Big Pineapple Film Competition Launched
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According to Screen Australia about Australian filmmakers there are just 16% female directors, 23% female screenwriters, 34% female producers and shockingly 7% female cinematographers*. The inaugural Big Pineapple film competition will be an active step in changing statistics through the act of content creation. WIFT (Women in Film & Television) and FFS (For Film’s Sake)…
Spike in Whooping Cough in South Australia
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A spike in whooping cough cases in South Australian babies has prompted the state’s Health Minister to issue an urgent warning to pregnant women to make sure they are vaccinated. A free State Government funded vaccine is available to women who are in their final trimester. “This is a really serious illness that can have…
Snowden
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Director Oliver Stone Staring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo Rated M Score 4/6 The NSA’s illegal surveillance techniques are leaked to the public by one of the agency’s employees, Edward Snowden, in the form of thousands of classified documents distributed to the press. For those of you who are interested Snowden is based on…
Campaign for parents to help protect their P-plater
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Queensland parents are being encouraged to stay in the passenger seat after their young driver receives their P1 driver’s licence, to help keep them safe behind the wheel. Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the Protect Your P-Plater campaign, launched today, highlights the risks young drivers face and how parents can stay…
Matt Reeves to Direct “The Batman”
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Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group has announced that Matt Reeves (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” “Cloverfield”) has been set to direct “The Batman.” Reeves will also serve as a producer on the new standalone action adventure centering on one of DC’s most enduringly popular Super Heroes. “We…
Cricket Victoria Love the Game Round
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Cricket Victoria and all 26 men’s and women’s Premier Cricket clubs are the latest sporting group to say no to gambling sponsorship and over this weekend will line up for a Love the Game round. The round was formally launched today by Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz, Member for Mordialloc Tim Richardson…
Time for Tubby Second Series
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When Teletubbies was Launched in November 2015, the refreshed version of the much-loved preschool show was an immediate hit with viewers, becoming a key pillar of CBeebies’ morning schedule and also proving hugely popular on iPlayer. Now, award-winning UK production company Darrall Macqueen has produced 60 more episodes of the iconic show for DHX Media…
Mother of first Australian murdered by an online predator to visit Parliament to mark the 10-year anniversary
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Sonya Ryan, whose daughter Carly was the first Australian girl murdered by an online predator, will visit Parliament House in Canberra next week to mark the 10-year anniversary of the brutal crime to call for more government funding to help young people stay safe online. “There is a critical need for more support for services…
Justice League Dark
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Director Jay Olivia Staring Matt Ryan, Camilla Luddington, Jason O’Mara Rated M Score 4.5/6 When the Justice League comes upon a supernatural force against which even their powers seem useless, Batman assembles a second League of mystic heroes – the likes of Swamp Thing, the Demon, and Constantine – to help defeat this magical, otherworldly…
Doctor Who : The Sontaran Experiment
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Director Rodney Bennett Staring Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter Rated PG Score 2/6 The Doctor, Sarah and Harry teleports to Earth to ensure the planet is safe for the survivors on-board Nerva Beacon to return to Earth and re-inhabit their world. Only to find a Sontaran named Styre has captured a group of humans…
The Great Wall
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Director Yimou Zhang Staring Matt Damon, Tian Jing, Willem Dafoe Rated M Score 4.5/6 European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures. For those of you who might be interested this is said to be the most expensive Chinese film…
Plans to reduce abandoned shopping trolleys
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According to Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris Residents should see fewer shopping trolleys abandoned on nature strips, in parks and by the roadside after new systems were put in place this week to ensure retailers that provide trolleys have containment systems in place. “Over recent months, Transport Canberra and City Services has…
New High-Capacity Metro Trains for Victoria
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Work has begun to prepare the Cranbourne-Pakenham line for the 65 new High-Capacity Metro Trains (HCMTs) are being built in Victoria by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today outlined $660 million worth of upgrades that will be carried out along the entire length of Melbourne’s busiest train line and the…
Healthy Weight Week
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Canberrans are encouraged to get involved in Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (13 – 19 February 2017) by making healthy meals at home, getting active, and participating in some of the events around the ACT this week. “Australia’s Healthy Weight Week is a great reminder that we need to improve what we are eating and focus…
A Bad Moment at Hoyts Woden
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How many of you out there in the big wide world were taught that when you are on public transport your supposed give up your seat to a senior citizen, a pregnant lady or somebody with a disability? I’m sure there is more than a few of you who do the right thing. Okay, what…
Hidden Figures
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Director Theodore Melfi Staring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe Rated PG Score 4/6 The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. For those of you who are interested Hidden Figures is based on a 2016 book…