The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reminding parents and carers about the risks of button batteries. Kidsafe Queensland is today launching its inaugural “Summer’s Day” to remember the children who die each year from unintentional, preventable injuries. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that Summer’s Day is named in memory of Summer Steer, a…
Lone Survivor
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Director Peter Berg Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch Rated MA Score 4/6 Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts…
2014 sees 378 new teachers in the ACT public school system
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ACT Minister for Education and Training Joy Burch welcomed the new educators who will be joining the ACT public school system for the start of the school year. “I extend a warm welcome and also pass on my congratulations to these teachers who have chosen to commence, or continue, their teaching careers in the ACT…
Fan Pilgrimage to the World Cup
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Adam Burns, David Bewick and Pete Johnston three Sydney-based England fans plan Walk to the World Cup to raise $40,000 for charity, in epic fan pilgrimage to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Adam Burns explained that they are trying to raise $40,000 for the J de V Arts Care Trust. The money will enable the…
ACT Government to Phase out sugary drinks in Government schools
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Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher recently announced that Sugary drinks will be removed from ACT Government schools by the end of 2014 and in vending machines in public schools by the end of term one as part of the Fresh Tastes: Healthy Food at School program. “The ACT Government has a clear…
Aravt
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Directors D. Jolbayar, U. Shagdarsuren Starring T. Altanshagai, B. Amarcanihan, C. Ariunbyamba Rated M Score 4/6 A 10-person “aravt” unit is ordered by Khaan to locate a skilled doctor who lives in a forest. En route, they discover an abandoned baby. He is in fact the child of an enemy warrior who gives pursuit, even…
ACCC doesn’t object to proposed post price rise
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to not object to Australia Post’s proposal to increase the prices of ordinary letter services, including the basic postage rate from 60 cents to 70 cents. “The ACCC found that there is increasing financial pressure on Australia Post’s letter services as a result of fewer letters being…
New Park and Ride opened in north Weston
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury said that a new park and ride and bike and ride facility was officially opened in north Weston recently, giving the Weston Creek community more travel options to get to and from work, school and activities “The new $500,000 facility located off Cotter Road, adjacent to the…
Don’t let what started out as a favour land you in Jail
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Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is warning the Australians about the risks associated with online romance scams. “ACBPS is investigating a number of incidents where people have unknowingly been used as drug mules. In particular, cases of people bringing packages into Australia or sending packages to Australia for others that are laced with…
Knight of the Dead
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Director Mark Atkins Staring Feth Greenwood, Vivien Vilela, Lee Bennett Rated MA Score 1/6 Hunted by raiders, a band of crusading knights escort the Holy Grail through a valley of Black Death where they must hack and slash their way to freedom. Even though I watch them, I can’t really say that I have considered…
ABC TV and Screen Australia commissioning fresh comedic blood
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ABC TV and Screen Australia will commission 25 projects for Fresh Blood, an initiative to find the next generation of comedy performers and producers. The successful 25 projects each receive a budget of $10,000 to produce three, 2-5 minute short form comedy sketches to premiere on ABC iview this year. “Fresh Blood is one of…
Hello Herman
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Director Michelle Danner Starring Norman Reedus, Garrett Backstrom, Martha Higareda Rated MA Score 5/6 Set in the not so distant future, in Any Town USA, sixteen year old Herman Howards makes a fateful decision. He enters his suburban school and kills thirty nine students, two teachers, and a police officer. Just before his arrest he…
ABC TV announces new Head of Entertainment
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Award-winning TV writer/producer Jon Casimir, the man behind the Gruen franchise has been appointed ABC-TV’s Head of Entertainment. He will take up his position at ABC TV in Sydney on April 8. “We’re delighted that ABC TV can attract someone of Jon’s calibre to this position. He brings with him a wealth of entertainment creation…
2014 $1 ‘100 Years of Anzac coin released
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The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, The Hon. Steven Ciobo MP recently unveiled a new $1 circulating 2014 coin featuring the Centenary of Anzac logo. “The Centenary of Anzac will be one of the most defining moments in our…
One year till 2015 Cricket World Cup
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Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty joined Australian cricketer James Faulkner, as well as junior cricketers from diverse multicultural backgrounds to launch the official countdown to the 2015 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. “Off the back of recent record crowds at the MCG, including 91,112 on the first day…
Romance Scams on the rise
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Today might not be the day for it but the ACCC is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer. “Scammers are experts at preying on people’s vulnerabilities, particularly around sentimental times of the year such as Valentine’s Day,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Ms Rickard explained that in 2013,…
Final AAE Stamp Issue released
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Australia Post is releasing the final stamp issue in a 4 year series commemorating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14. “This remarkable human achievement took immense courage, skill and determination and Australia Post is pleased to recognise the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition with this release.” Australia Post Philatelic Manager,…
New capital metro website launched
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell has announced that a new Capital Metro website has been launched. “The new website explains how light rail is helping to deliver a range of planning, economic, social and environmental benefits for Canberra,” Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell said. Mr Corbell pointed…