The only surviving complete episode of Network Ten’s 1960s music show Go!! (aka The Go!! Show ) and rare colour home movies filmed on the set of the show – including a young Olivia Newton-John and Ian Turpie – will be screened by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) on 25 May…
Blundells Cottage reopened
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The National Capital Authority has reopened Blundells Cottage after major heritage restoration works. The Cottage has been closed for the last six months while it underwent a conservation programme in-line with the Blundells Cottage Heritage Management Plan. National Capital Authority Chief Executive, Mr. Malcolm Snow explained that the stone dwelling, now known as Blundells Cottage,…
Butter Gaining Popularity
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According to data released by Roy Morgan butter has overtaken margarine as the spread of choice among Australian grocery shoppers. The figures revealed that more than half of Grocery Buyers 14+ (51%) bought butter in an average four-week period last year (up 6% points since 2010) while less than half (49%) bought Margarine (down 9%…
ACT Playground Improvements
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, today announced that over 108 playgrounds across the ACT will receive upgrades to improve both accessibility and safety. “The improvements include replacing or repairing sections of the equipment including hand rails, scramble nets, fencing and other minor amendments. Not only will this improve safety, but we hope…
New Camry rolls off the line
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Victorian Industry Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, today attended the line-off ceremony at Toyota’s Altona plant, as the new-look Camry rolled off the production line. “The Andrews Labor Government will work with the automotive industry to successfully transition, reinforcing Victoria as a centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing, design and engineering.” Ms D’Ambrosio commented. Ms D’Ambrosio pointed…
Schools Back Don’t Speed
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch joined ACT Policing Chief Police Officer Rudi Lammers to remind motorists that 40km/h school zones are in force as Term 2 of the school year commences. “As children return to school from a two-week break, we’re reminding motorists to take care around school zones and adhere to…
NFSA Wax Cylinder Recording Project
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The Basics, Keith Potger (The Seekers) and Indigenous duo Stiff Gins have teamed up with the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) to record new songs using 1890s wax cylinder technology. The NFSA has worked with a number of other recording artists and the recordings are available for free download. A spokesman for…
Melbourne Zoo free for under 16 on weekends & holidays
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Premier Daniel Andrews recently announced that the upcoming 2015-16 State Budget will provide $5.8 million to ensure visits by children aged under 16 remain free on weekends, public holidays, and State School holidays at the Melbourne zoo. “We want to make sure Victorian families can afford to spend a day of fun at the zoo.”…
Warner Brothers Announces 3 Lego Movies
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Warner Brothers has recently announced confirmed the release dates of three much-anticipated LEGO® features. The announcement was made by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. The movies that where announced where an as-yet-untitled LEGO Batman™ feature which is a spin-off film featuring Batman from the 2014…
Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead
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Director Kiah Roache-Turner Starring Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey, Leon Burchill Rated MA Score 5/6 Barry is a talented mechanic and family man whose life is torn apart on the eve of a zombie apocalypse. His sister, Brooke, is kidnapped by a sinister team of gas-mask wearing soldiers & experimented on by a psychotic doctor. While…
A Money Back Guarantee. Seriously?
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Gambling, I’m not here to preach about Gambling. If you like to gamble and think that you’re good at it, then all the power to you and if you have a gambling problem I sincerely hope that you find whatever you need to get your problem under control. Now that little piece of housekeeping is…
Vic Government Fast-tracks Changes to Protect Dogs and Cats
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The Andrews Labor Government has fast-tracked changes to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and cats under the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2014 with increased powers for councils to protect vulnerable animals now in effect. Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford said the previous Liberal Government slated the changes to commence on 1 July 2015.…
Westpac & Australia Post Partnership Announced
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Westpac and Australia Post today announced they had entered into a partnership to enable Westpac customers to access banking services at 3,200 participating Post Offices across Australia, including at more than 1,400 regional and rural locations. Group Executive Westpac Retail & Business Banking, Jason Yetton, said he was pleased to be able to offer customers…
Wild Card
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Director Simon West Staring Jason Statham, Michael Angarano, Dominik García-Lorido Rated MA Score 4/6 When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play…and it’s all or nothing. I suppose the most interesting thing that I have found out about this movie…
Insurgent
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Director Robert Schwentke Starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James Rated M Score 3.5/6 Okay, before we get started a small piece of housekeeping. A small note to all of the filmmakers and film executives around the world who are about to make a movie adapted from a young adult series of novels the dictionary…
Cola is King
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According to the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research, taken from more than 50,000 respondent interviews; reveal that they also share a key trait: Cola beverages feature heavily among the most popular soft drinks in each country. Coca Cola is undisputed leader in Australia and New Zealand, and Big Cola tops the list in Indonesia.…
One Shot
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Director John Lyde Starring Nichelle Aiden, Jacque Gray, Scott Hanks Rated UK:15 Score 0/6 When Kyle Matthews, an elite Sniper from the World Defense Force, is trapped in enemy territory – his skills are put to the test as he attempts to survive against a whole armada of Cerulean soldiers, Hell bent on wiping all…
Gorman House to receive On the Staircase artwork
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch recently announced the much loved public artwork On the Staircase will be relocated to the Gorman House Arts Centre later this year. Ms Burch said the artwork by Danish artist Keld Moseholm will be moved to the Gorman House Arts Centre eastern courtyard near the ACT Writers Centre by…