It’s that time of year again when we are all faced with the choice on wither or not we will make any New Year’s Resolutions. According to the CommBank I CAN 2013 Report released by the Commonwealth Bank 43 per cent of Australians or 14.5 million New Year’s resolutions will be made around the country…
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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Director Peter Jackson Staring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage Rated M By Kato A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on a “unexpected journey” to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim a their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. Pretty good movie. They…
Seeking a Friend for the end of the world
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Director Lorene Scafaria Staring Steve Carell, Keira Knightley and Melanie Lynskey Rated M Score 2/6 As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a…
Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden
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Director John Stockwell Staring Cam Gigandet, Anson Mount and Freddy Rodríguez Rated MA Score 3/6 A group of Navy SEALs come to learn the identity of their target: Osama bin Laden. I often wonder when films about important historical events such as the killing of Osama Bin Laden if filmmakers should immediately make the movie…
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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Director Peter Jackson Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage Rating M Score 5/6 A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on a “unexpected journey” to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim a their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. The Hobbit would have…
El Gringo
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Director Eduardo Rodriguez Starring Scott Adkins, Petar Bachvarov, Zahary Baharov and Christian Slater Rated MA Score 3/6 A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000, and a bloody past, finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras. El Gringo is the type of movie that you would watch when…
DIAC enters working holiday agreement negotiations with Santa
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A Spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has informed Santa Clause that trainee elves on student visas who need to consider their options before their visas expire early in the new year It should also be noted that Santa Clause has applied for a 456 business short stay visa. Santa’s visa was approved…
Digital Gifting for Christmas
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According to recent research released by Optus one in three Australians to give digital gifts like app cards, digital music vouchers and e-books. “It’s not surprising digital gifts are gaining popularity considering the Aussie love affair with using their devices to do more online.” Clare Gill, Head of Government and Corporate Affairs, Optus said. Though…
Australia Post releases Ricky Pointing souvenir stamp pack
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To celebrate the outstanding sporting career of former Australian Test Captain Ricky Ponting Australia post has released a special souvenir stamp pack. After 168 Tests and 375 ODIs, Ponting is Australia’s leading run-scorer in Test and ODI cricket, and is one of only three players in history to have scored 13,000 Test runs. “Australia Post…
Remember your pets during the holidays
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Dog and cat owners should remember to make suitable plans for their pets during the Christmas and New Year period. “By taking a few simple precautions you reduce the risk of your beloved pet getting lost, hit by a car, impounded at the Mugga Lane facility, involved in a dog attack, or harassing neighbours.” Peter…