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Non Stop

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

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

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

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

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…

Pawn Shop Chronicles

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

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…