Director Simon Curtis Starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl Rated M Score 5/6 Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. I’m not overly familiar with director Simon Curtis’ work. Curtis has a strong background in television; though the only other…
Make Sure your Gas Heater is Safe this Winter
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Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio is urging householders to service their gas heaters regularly to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. “There is no room for complacency when it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning – it poses a real risk in every household.” Minister D’Ambrosio commented. Minister D’Ambrosio explained that Victorians are encouraged to have their…
Jurassic World Premiere
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Jurassic World Press Conference
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Greens oppose changes to SBS advertising
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Senator Scott Ludlam Australian Greens communications spokesperson has announced that The Australian Greens will oppose the government’s moves to increase advertising on SBS with government senators backing the flawed bill in a Senate inquiry report tabled today. A Greens and ALP dissenting report recommends that the bill not be passed. “By pushing ahead with this…
Screen Australia Selling Lindfield Studios site
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Screen Australia has announced that it is selling the former Film Australia studio and office facilities, located in Lindfield on Sydney’s upper north shore. Following the merger of Film Australia, the Australian Film Commission and the Film Finance Corporation into the existing Screen Australia, the studio facilities were no longer required. It also should be…
Canberra Theatre 50 Years Old
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has encouraged the community to help Canberra Theatre Centre celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday 6 June by attending a Family Fun Open Day. The free community event will have something to offer for all ages, including live entertainment for families and backstage tours. Ms Burch pointed out that…
Extra Locomotive added to Albury Line
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The Andrews Labor Government has that an extra V/Line locomotive is being converted to standard gauge to improve the reliability of train services on the Albury line. Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan explained that there are currently only three standard gauge locomotives available to haul trains on the Albury line. Routine maintenance means one…
Catching Milat Ratings Success
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The second and final installment of Seven’s mini-series Catching Milat had the best overnight viewer numbers for TV drama in 2015. According to OzTAM and RegionalTAM part two of the mini-series averaged 2.2 million (metro and regional) viewers on Sunday night. This is the highest overnight figure to date for any drama that’s aired in…
New Zealand to open Embassy in Iraq
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Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced New Zealand will be opening an Embassy in Baghdad, which will be headed by career diplomat James Munro. “As signaled when the decision to deploy to Iraq was announced, the Government has now finalised arrangements to open a permanent mission in Baghdad,” Mr. McCully commented “Our resident Ambassador will…
Upgrade announced for Canberra Theatre Centre
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has announced that the Government will invest $4.109 million over the next three years in upgrading the Canberra Theatre Centre. “This major capital project will support the Centre in its role as the region’s premier performing arts venue,” Ms Burch said. “Every year around 200,000 people attend performances and…
Tennis Action in Canberra this summer
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The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, today joined with the CEO of Tennis ACT, Ross Triffit, to announce the schedule of tennis action for the new Canberra Tennis Centre in 2015/16. “The transformation of this site over the last twelve months has been incredible. These wonderful new courts, offering a variety of surfaces,…
Continued funding for Bell Shakespeare’s education program
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Minister for the arts Senator George Brandis has recently announced $1.28 million in continued funding for the Bell Shakespeare’s education program. “I have re-committed $320,000 a year over the next four years to support Bell Shakespeare in continuing to deliver its unique education program. This contribution will help Bell Shakespeare to leverage additional philanthropic and…
Turkey Shoot
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Director Jon Hewitt Starring Dominic Purcell, Viva Bianca, Robert Taylor Rated MA Score .5/6 In the wake of a shocking civilian massacre in a foreign war zone, disgraced Navy SEAL Rick Tyler is sentenced to rot in a maximum security military prison until he is offered the opportunity to put his life on the line…
Greens push for Vote on Same Sex Marriage
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The Australian Greens welcome the historic vote of ‘Yes’ for same sex marriage in Ireland and call on Australia to follow suit. “The news of a resounding ‘Yes’ vote in Ireland for amending their constitution to extend the right to marry to all couples, regardless of gender, is fantastic and it is time for Australia…
WB and DC announce new websites for kids
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Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment, announced they have launched three new entertainment destinations for kids that will engage fans with all their favorite Warner Bros. characters and DC Comics Super Heroes ScoobyDoo.com, LooneyTunes.com and DCKids.com. The new websites feature original new content. “Now, more than ever, providing universal access to a world…
Rothschild Prayer Book displayed at the National Library of Australia
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In an Australian first, the Rothschild Prayer Book has gone on display at the National Library of Australia in Canberra. A Spokesperson for the National Library of Australia explained that the Rothschild Prayer Book c.1505–1510 was purchased last year at auction in New York by Australian businessman Mr Kerry Stokes AC, for $A15.5 million—making it…
Pitch Perfect 2
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Director Elizabeth Banks Staring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld Rated M Score 2/6 After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. Okay, I’m still trying to figure out why I…