Adam Bandt MP today said that the Greens’ Senate inquiry into Qantas had been vindicated by the evidence presented to it this week. “Shining a light on Qantas’ activities has, if anything, made the Greens even more concerned about the airline and even more determined to keep it as a genuine national carrier. Mr Brandt…
Name a Space Mission
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Tim Peake is seeking help to name his 6 month mission into space, where he will be the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). The competition was launched by Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts, at a UK Space Agency event at the Science Museum. Tim took a break from training…
Bronze in Sochi
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Australia has its first medal of the 2014 Paralympic Games. Toby Kane finished with bronze for the Super Combined, which took three days to complete with all the weather disruptions and delays mid-week. This is Toby’s second Paralympic medal he won a bronze in the stand alone Super-G in 2006 at the Torino Games. “I’m…
Mints Mints Mints
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According to research released by Roy Morgan Last year, 3.6 million Australians aged 14+ ate mints in an average four weeks, but just 2.7 million of these mint-eaters bought any in the same period. “Roy Morgan’s latest research shows that Eclipse Mints remains the most popular brand. Over the past five years, Eclipse Mints has…
Australian Government Wishes Paralympians Good Luck
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Minister for Sport Peter Dutton today wished Australia’s Paralympians the best of luck as they ready for competition on the eve of 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. Mr Dutton explained that Australia’s athletes are set to compete in two of the six disciplines on the Sochi Winter Games program – alpine skiing and para-snowboard.…
300: Rise of an Empire
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Director Noam Murro Starring Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey Rated MA Score 5/6 Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy. You might want to ignore some of the reviews from some of the major metropolitan newspapers for 300 Rise…
New upgrade for ABC iview
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ABC TV today unveiled a major upgrade of its popular online television for iview.abc.net.au and app for iPad and iPhone. The upgrade includes a suite of new and improved features to make it easier than ever for viewers to find, plan and watch great TV. ABC Director of Television, Richard Finlayson says the redesign follows…
Non Stop
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Director Jaume Collet-Serra Starring Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Scoot McNairy Rated M Score 3.5/6 An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account. Ok, another movie where Liam Neeson has…
In Case you forgot 23 days till earth hour
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A new report, Lights Out for the Reef, released today as part of Earth Hour’s 2014 re-launch into a year-round campaign. The report highlights the latest scientific findings on climate change impacts on the Reef. The report, authored by University of Queensland scientist Dr Selina Ward reveals that effects of climate change on the Great…
The Rise
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Director Rowan Athale Starring Matthew Lewis, Luke Treadaway, Iwan Rheon, Vanessa Kirby Rated MA Score 4.5/6 A young Englishman recently released from prison recruits his three best friends and to rob the local drug kingpin who is responsible for his incarceration. Can he get revenge and win back his fed-up girlfriend? I have no memory…
Vic Government gives community grants to mark Anzac Centenary
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At a recent Victorian Government Anzac Centenary Seminar Veterans’ Affairs Minister Hugh Delahunty announced that communities around Victoria will be eligible for up to a $100,000 grant to mark the Anzac Centenary (2014-2018). “Through education, participation and commemorations, Victorians can better understand how World War I not only changed the face of Victoria but helped…
ACT Government Wood heater replacement program
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The ACT Government is continuing its efforts to further improve Canberra’s air quality with the launch of the wood heater replacement program for 2014. “There are great incentives for Canberrans to make the change, with an $800 rebate for replacing wood heaters with ducted gas systems and a $600 rebate for replacing them with new…
Australian Paralympic Team welcomed to Mountain Village at Sochi
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The Australian flag was raised in the Mountain Village at the Sochi Paralympic Games late on Tuesday amid Russian fanfare and tradition. Australia’s nine athletes, two sighted guides, Chef de Mission Chris Nunn along with Australian Paralympic Committee President Glenn Tasker and CEO Jason Hellwig were treated to five female Russian drummers announcing the arrival…
Pawn Shop Chronicles
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Director Wayne Kramer Starring Paul Walker, Norman Reedus, Elijah Wood Score 3.75/6 Rated R A honeymooning couple enters a pawn shop wherein the man finds his missing first wife’s wedding ring, which causes him to begin searching the town for his kidnapped wife, two white supremacists plot to rob their meth supplier, and a struggling…
New opportunity for community solar feed-in tariff scheme
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell announced that Canberra residents will be provided with a new opportunity to invest in solar power under a community solar feed-in tariff (FiT) from the ACT Government. Mr Corbell pointed out that the community solar initiative would provide opportunities to people who were unable to take…
Vic Government fitting Seat Belts to regional school buses
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Minister for Roads Terry Mulder announced that seatbelts are being fitted on all new dedicated free rural and regional school buses to improve safety. “In order to install seatbelts on school buses as quickly as possible, Public Transport Victoria will replace 90 dedicated free school buses each year, ensuring that students have safe and modern…
Going to the Movies second only to working in the Garden
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According to research released by Roy Morgan in any given three-month period last year, more Aussies went to the cinema than pursued a hobby (28%), played a computer game at home (32%), played a team sport (24%) or partook in formal exercise such as going to the gym, running or cycling (43%). Only working in…
The Brass Teapot
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Directed by Ramaa Mosley Starring Juno Temple, Michael Angarano, Alexis Bledel Rated M Score 4.5/6 A mid-twenty year old couple who, in these difficult economic times, finds a mysterious, magical brass teapot which makes them money but at a surprising price. After realizing the teapots powers, John and Alice must decide how far they will…