The Royal Australian Mint has officially launched a coin recognizing Slim Dusty’s contribution to Australian society. “Slim inspired many with not only his songs about real Australians but also his passion for life and it’s fitting that he be included in this honored series” Royal Australian Mint Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ross MacDiarmid commented. Wife…
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$18.1 Billion in lost Australian Super
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According to the 2013 Westpac Lost Super Report Westpac has revealed that Australia has $18.1 billion of lost super. “Superannuation is a subject that most people tend to avoid, particularly when it comes to lost super, where Australians seem to be disengaged,” said Deanne Stewart, Westpac Head of Superannuation. Deanne Stewart explained that 1 in…
This is 40
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Director Judd Apatow Staring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow Rated MA Score 2.5/6 A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. I kind of wish that I did not invest my time to watch this movie. Granted it is not a complete clusterfuck of…
51 Men’s Sheds receive funding grant
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Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon recently announced that 51 more Men’s Sheds in communities across Australia will receive funding to upgrade their facilities or buy new equipment and tools. “Men’s Sheds are more than just a place for blokes to do some woodworking and have a cuppa. They offer a welcoming environment where men…
Canberra Hospital Free Public Wi-Fi Trial
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Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, commented that The Canberra Hospital has started a trial of free public Wi-Fi which aims to make the stay of patients and their families a little bit easier. The Chief Minister explained that the trial will begin in the Paediatrics, Ward 12B (Rehabilitation) initially before expanding to…
Life of Pi
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Director Ang Lee Staring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain, Rafe Spall & Gérard Depardieu Rated PG Score 6/6 After a cataclysmic shipwreck, young Pi Patel finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with only one other survivor – a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Bound by the need to survive, the two are cast…
Les Miserables
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Director Tom Hooper Staring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway & Amanda Seyfried Rated M Score 6/6 In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. My apologies…
Gillard Government investing Asian Language education
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Minister for School Education Peter Garrett recently announced that the Gillard Government is investing $15.2 million in seven new projects to encourage more students to study Asian languages, and help teachers get the experience and skills they need in Asian literacy. Mr. Garrett explained that the funding was allocated in this year’s Budget as part…
ACCC Indigenous education film ‘Door to Door Sales’ released
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently released an Indigenous education film ‘Door to Door Sales’ to encourage consumers to use their rights when a salesperson knocks at their door. “The film highlights that a salesperson must leave immediately when asked, they can’t pressure householders to sign contracts and if consumers do make a…
ACT Government to spend $1.050 million on Community Legal Hub
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ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell recently announced that $1.050 million will be spent over four years to establish a new home for the Territory’s community legal centres, which are currently housed at Havelock House. “Community legal centres are important parts of ensuring that those Canberrans are given early assistance to avoid becoming further entrenched in the…