Director Lee Tamahori Staring Dominic Cooper, Ludivine Sagnier and Raad Rawi Rated MA Score 6/6 Army Lieutenant Latif Yahia is summoned to Saddam’s palace, he is faced with an impossible request – to be Uday’s ‘fiday’ – his body double, or have his family condemned to death. In a world entrenched in betrayal and corruption,…
Curved Coin released by Australian Mint
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As a part of national science week the Royal Australian Mint has released a curved $5 coin known as the ‘Southern Sky’ which celebrates astronomy and engineering. “This is the first release dedicated to constellations visible in the Australian sky, and in this new age of space exploration, we look forward to bringing you more…
In the Name of the King Two Worlds
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Director Uwe Boll Staring Dolph Lundgren, Natassia Malthe and Lochlyn Munro Rating M Score 2/6 An ex-Special Forces soldier gets thrown back to medieval times to fulfil an ancient prophecy and ends up finding redemption for his own battlefield experiences. Okay, just like the previous In the Name of the King controversial German director Uwe…
NRMA research: NSW double the amount of animal related collisions then any other state
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According to research released by NRMA animal related collisions had risen 12 per cent since the previous year and kangaroos top the list. “They are often looking for food at sunrise and sunset and it’s during this time that an increased number of collisions occur.” NRMA Insurance Head of Research Robert McDonald said. McDonald went…
Africa United
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Director Debs Gardner-Paterson Staring Eriya Ndayambaje, Roger Nsengiyumva and Sanyu Joanita Kintu Rating M Score 6/6 Three Rwandan kids walk 3000 miles through seven countries to make their way to the opening ceremony of the Soccer World Cup in South Africa. To my knowledge, Africa United has not had a theatrical release in Australia and…
Time to recover from “Games Flu”
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With the London 2012 Olympics coming to an end here something to consider a recent new poll has shown that 44% of Australians have sacrificed sleep to stay up to watch Wimbledon, Tour de France and Olympic Games over the past month. The poll also revealed 52% of those interviewed who had stayed up late…
NXTBUS tracking system for Action Buses
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services Katy Gallagher recently announced that Trapeze Austrics Pty Ltd has been selected as the preferred supplier to design, supply and install ACTION’s real time passenger information system. The Chief Minister explained that the new system will be known as NXTBUS and will track ACTION buses…
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
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Director Timur Bekmambetov Staring Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell and Dominic Cooper Rated MA Score 2/6 Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. He makes it his mission to eliminate them. I actually almost missed watching this one at my local cinema; though to…
Sixth Australian Gold Medallist stamp released August 10
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After her gold winning performance in the women’s cycle sprint Anna Meares joins Tom Slingsby, Alicia Coutts, Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie and Melanie Schlanger as the sixth Australian athlete from the 2012 Olympic Games to have their image featured on a stamp through the Australian Gold Medallists stamp program. Stamps featuring Anna Meares will be…
If Elected Canberra Liberals to overturn plastic bag ban
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In an announcement today ACT Opposition Leader Zed Seselja said that if elected a Liberal Government would overturn the plastic bag ban that was brought in by ACT Labor and the ACT Greens, Mr Seselja commented that the announcement would give choice back to businesses and consumers. ACT Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development…
Killer Elite
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Director Gary McKendry Staring Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro Rating MA Score 4/6 When his mentor is taken captive, a retired member of Britain’s Elite Special Air Service is forced into action. His mission: kill three assassins dispatched by their cunning leader. This one is based on a novel called The Feather…
Hijacked
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Director Brandon Nutt Staring Dominic Purcell, Vinnie Jones and Randy Couture Rating MA Score 2.5/6 A special agent’s plans to reconcile with his ex-fiancé are ruined when she boards a private jet that is targeted by hijackers working for the same crime lord that he is chasing. Despite what ends being a slight clever ending,…
2012 Floriade NightFest
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Tickets to Floriade NightFest 2012 have gone on sale today and will run from 6.30pm to 10.30pm from Wednesday 26 September to Sunday 30 September 2012. “Last year’s NightFest attracted strong crowds, and I encourage Canberrans to buy tickets in advance to avoid missing out. I also encourage locals to invite their interstate friends and…
ACTION Disabled Accessible Buses Launched
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher recently launched the first of 20 new accessible, articulated, large-capacity and environmentally friendly buses for the ACTION fleet. “Between now and March 2013, twenty easy access articulated buses will be progressively delivered replacing ACTION’s ageing articulated fleet, some of which are now up…
House of the Rising Sun
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Director Brian A Miller Staring Dave Bautista, Amy Smart and Dominic Purcell Rating MA Score 2.5/6 Ray, an ex-con, is starting a new life looking to stay out of trouble. One evening, on Ray’s watch, the nightclub he works for is robbed and the owner’s son is shot dead. As his criminal past is exposed…
Hard Boiled Sweets
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Director David L.G. Hughes Staring Philip Barantini, Elizabeth Berrington and Adrian Bower Rating MA Score 6/6 An ex-con is forced into pulling a heist he wants nothing to do with. As he goes to steal a million dollars stashed in the home of a dangerous mob boss, he’s thrust into a deadly battle between career…
Science Shows at Canberra Libraries during National Science Week
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As a part of National Science Week from Tuesday 31 July to Friday 17 August Graham Walker from Science ShowOffs and the Australian National University will present Going Ballistics and The Big Science Showoff will be hosting a series of free science shows at Libraries across Canberra. “The 45 minute action packed presentations will entertain…
Australian Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team stamp released
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The gold medal-winning Australian Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team featuring Alicia Coutts, Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie and Melanie Schlanger will be the first Australian Gold Medalist featured on Stamps for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Stamps featuring the Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team will be on sale at all participating Australia…