Western Australians will get a chance to celebrate Christmas and New Year, with a new program to provide more the State’s most iconic seafood – the western rock lobster. “The Local Lobster Program provides a chance for more Western Australians and tourists to enjoy this popular seafood. This festive season why not take up the…
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Plan Ahead Use a Sober Bob
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Heading into the Christmas period, the NT Government is asking everyone to think about how you will get home, plan ahead and use a Sober Bob. Sober Bob is anyone willing to get you home safely and may not necessarily be the person you are out with. Sober Bob is not only a mate, but…
Remember BBQ Safety
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Five simple gas safety tips could be the difference between holiday BBQ fun or disaster, says Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr. Anthony Lynham. Dr. Lynham said the government’s petroleum and gas safety inspectors came across dodgy gas installs and unsafe use of gas appliances as part of their job every day. “I’m urging…
Some Palace Electric Cinemas Open on Christmas
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Palace Cinemas announce that they will open key cinemas around Australia on Christmas Day, 2016. A spokesperson commented that with Boxing Day releases gifted one day early on Sunday, December 25th, cinematic highlights include; La La Land, Allied, A United Kingdom (hit of this year’s BBC First British Film Festival), Rogue One: A Star Wars…
Unwanted Christmas Gifts ….. Know Your Rights!!!
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Following the Christmas and Boxing Day sale rush, Victorians are being urged to understand their shopping rights before returning their unwanted presents or purchases. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said thousands of gifts would be returned this holiday period but many people were confused about their refund and return rights.…
Seven Christmas Toys fail safety requirements
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s pre-Christmas safety check of nearly 3,300 toys in stores and online, has found seven potentially dangerous toys that fail mandatory safety requirements. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that the affected products include four stuffed/plush toys that produce small parts and choking hazards when subject to tension testing; one…
Who is eating turkey?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Between October 2014 and September 2015, 6.2% of Australians 14+ ate turkey in an average seven days. Over the course of this 12-month period, there were discernible peaks and troughs: with January being the biggest turkey-eating month (12.0%) and August being the off-season (3.4%). “Along with pudding…
Carnaby Street Christmas Decorations
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With just over a week till December it’s finally time to start thinking about Christmas, and if you are like me and need a little inspiration to really embrace the Christmas spirit here is something that might help you. Especially if you live in the City of Westminster in central London. Carnaby one of London’s…
Something to think about next Christmas
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According to Roy Morgan Research’s Young Australians Survey reveal that almost nine out of every 10 (87%) Aussie children aged 6-13 would have received some cash for Christmas. Norman Morris, Industry Communications Director, Roy Morgan Research explained that the research revealed that just over 22% of kids are given between $50 and $100, 20% receive…
Hot Cross Buns in January ……… seriously?
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Woolworths and Coles I completely understand that your primary objective is to make money, especially around the holidays. But Hot Cross Buns in January. Seriously? Nevertheless, in January with us just getting over the madness surrounding Christmas, we find hot cross buns for sale in your supermarkets a full three months before Easter. Now I…