Australia’s Moose Toys won Girl Toy of the Year for the Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck based on votes from toy retailers, media, TIA members and consumers. Echoing the most-coveted industry award, Shopkins was also recently named the 2015 top-selling toy in the US, for the Shopkins 12-pack, according to The NPD Group. “Winning an…
Bus 657
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Director Scott Mann Staring Gina Carano, Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan Rated MA Score 4.5/6 A father is without the means to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment. As a last resort, he partners with a greedy co-worker to rob a casino. When things go awry they’re forced to hijack a city bus. Finding…
Chubby Checker Joining Rock the Boat 6 – A Salute to the Sixties
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Choose Your Cruise has announced the addition of Chubby Checker to headline the illustrious 60’s line up for Rock the Boat 6 – A Salute to the Sixties which features nine iconic international acts and sets sail in November this year. Checker will replace Peter Noone the original voice of Herman’s Hermits who has medical…
Beat Bugs coming in August 2016
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Netflix, Grace: A Storytelling Company (Grace), Thunderbird and Beyond Screen Production have announced that the highly anticipated children’s series BEAT BUGS will come to Netflix in August 2106. Beat Bugs features original characters and a world created by Josh Wakely, who will direct, write and produce the series, following a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing…
Kangaroo Pet Food Trial Extended
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The Andrews Labor Government today announced plans to extend a trial allowing the use of kangaroo meat resulting from authorised wildlife control activities to be processed for pet food. A trial has been underway since 2014 to test whether waste from the control of kangaroos can be used commercially for pet food. “While kangaroos are…
A Sound of Thunder
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Director Peter Hyams Staring Edward Burns, Ben Kingsley, Catherine McCormack Rated M Score 2/6 When a scientist sent back to the prehistoric era strays off the path he causes a chain of events that alters history in disastrous ways. For those of you keeping track of the score at home I actually read the short…
Eating Choc hazelnut spread
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Research in an average seven days, 6.4% of Australians over the age of 14 (or just over 1.2 million people) eat Nutella or a similar brand of choc/hazelnut spread. Admittedly, this pales in comparison to Vegemite, Marmite and Promite (consumed by 40.2% of the population in the…
Alec Baldwin Cancels 2016 La Dolce Italia Charity Gala Appearance
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In its second year, the Gala will be held to support Bully Zero – a national charity committed to establishing a zero-tolerance culture of bullying in Australia and it is understandable that with less than 4 weeks until the event, Alec Baldwin’s unexplained cancellation has understandably left Eventcepts’ Director Connie Paglianiti dismayed, and has resulted…
Entries Extended for TOP 100 AND SoundKILDA
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Entry dates for the annual St Kilda Film Festival competitions have been extended, with Australia’s Top 100 short film competition and The SoundKILDA music video competition remaining open until Sunday 14 February 2016. The St Kilda Film Festival is one of Australia’s few publicly owned film festivals and the City of Port Phillip’s Mayor Bernadene…
Briggs replacing Gurrumul at St Kilda Festival
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Australian rapper, lyricist and hip hop artist Briggs is joining the 2016 St Kilda Festival line up. A Spokesperson for the St Kilda Festival Briggs will said that he will be replacing Gurrumul, and will be performing a number of his songs in tribute to the artist who is no longer able to perform due…
The Condemned 2
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Director Roel Reine Staring Randy Orton, Eric Roberts, Wes Studi Rated R Score 2/6 A former bounty hunter who finds himself on the run as part of a revamped Condemned tournament, in which convicts are forced to fight each other to the death as part of a game that’s broadcast to the public. The Condemned…
Red Sky
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Director Mario Van Peebles Staring Cam Gigandet, Rachael Leigh Cook, Mario Van Peebles Rated M Score 2/6 Disgraced Top Gun fighter pilot Butch Masters leads a rogue squad in recovery of a WMD. Masters must navigate a fractured friendship, a love triangle, and must take to the skies to reclaim his military and personal honor.…
Ads on Your Mobile for a Discounted Bill?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Research 37% of Australian smartphone users (around 5.5 million people) over the age of 14 agree they would be interested in receiving ads on their mobile phone if it reduced their bill. Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research explained that In October 2015, Lebara become the first…
Jerrabomberra Wetlands open day
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As part of the recent World Wetlands day ACT Minister for Transport and Municipal Services Meegan Fitzharris said that should take the opportunity discover more about the importance of wetland ecosystems at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands Open Day on Sunday 7 February. “If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about our wetlands, come along to…
Keep Safe around Seals and Marine Life
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Victorians taking to the water on Port Phillip Bay are reminded to take care around marine wildlife, with patrols now underway to ensure both people and wildlife remain safe. Zoos Victoria’s AGL Marine Response Unit is on call to respond to marine wildlife in distress. Patrol boats from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and…
Clear fines with Donated Food
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Libraries ACT is giving members the opportunity to clear unpaid fines for overdue items by donating food in a promotion designed to assist people in need across Canberra, starting today. “During the month of February, members with overdue items are encouraged to participate in Food for Fines and donate tins or packets of non-perishable food…
ACT Emergency Services top the nation
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ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services Simon Corbell has announced that the latest Report on Government Services that was recently released shows that the ACT continues to provide nation leading emergency services. “For the seventh straight year, the ACT Ambulance Service has improved Code 1 emergency response times at both the 50th and 90th…
Queensland Paramedic Public Awareness Campaign
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The Palaszczuk Government will implement a $1.35 million public awareness campaign aimed at minimising violence against paramedics following the interim report of the Paramedic Safety Taskforce set up by Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick to address the issue. Mr. Dick received the interim report on the taskforce late on Friday, after…