Director Renny Harlin Staring Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins Rated M Score 2/6 The origin story of the mythical Greek hero. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. I…
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100 years of air mail in Australia
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This year will mark 100 years since French aviator Maurice Guillaux (1883-1917) made the first air mail flight in Australia. Guillaux left Melbourne on 16 July and arrived in Sydney on 18 July 1914. The flying time was just 9¼ hours, with seven stops en route. On his arrival, Guillaux was welcomed by Governor-General Sir…
Tapped
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Director Allan Ungar Starring Michael Biehn, Cody Hackman, Krzysztof Soszynski Rated MA Score 3/6 A disgruntled teenager, sent to do community service at a rundown Karate school, enters an MMA tournament to face the man who killed his parents. Movies like Tapped or Tapped Out (there is a chance that you will find this under…
Palmer makes good on promise to donate Parliamentary Salary
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Federal member for Fairfax Clive Palmer recently announced that more than 100 community organisations in his electorate will receive a donation drawn directly from his parliamentary salary. Mr Palmer said he promised to donate his parliamentary salary to community organisations in his electorate and over the coming days he will deliver on this promise. “My…
SMH Australia’s most read newspaper
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan in an average four weeks across print, online and app in the 12 months to March 2014, Fairfax’s Sydney Morning Herald is the country’s most-read newspaper brand with an audience of 5,653,000. The research also revealed that Two News Corp brands score audiences just shy of five…
Remember to keep your distance when watching whales
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With Humpback whales starting to migrate from the icy cold waters of the Antarctic to the balmy waters of the Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s species conservation manager, Mark Read, urged whale-watching enthusiasts and visitors to keep a safe distance for the safety of these majestic creatures, as well as onlookers.…
Australia signs the Marrakesh Treaty
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The Australian Government recently became a signatory to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled. The treaty will give an estimated 285 million people with vision impairments around the world access to more books published in accessible formats including large print, braille…
Tokarev
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Director Paco Cabezas Starring Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols, Max Ryan Rated MA Score 4/6 When the daughter of a reformed criminal is kidnapped, he rounds up his old crew and seeks his own brand of justice. For those of you out there who might go looking for this at your friendly local DVD store and…
Bankruptcy filing fees over turned
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An effort to abolish the$120 bankruptcy filing fee that was introduced by the Abbott Government has recently passed the senate. Australian Greens spokesperson for legal affairs Senator Penny Wright said it was a win for common-sense, with those in dire financial situations no longer to be charged extra fees to file for bankruptcy. “Charging people…
Australian Steelers win 2014 Canada Cup
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World Wheelchair Rugby Championship this August, the Australian Steelers are growing in confidence after defeating Canada 62-54 in the gold medal match of the 2014 Canada Cup. Ryley Batt inflicted most of the damage for the Steelers by scoring 43 goals, emphasising why he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Chris Bond scored Australia’s…