Fancy that, March is the first National Pear Month. Restaurants are being encouraged put pears on their menu in support of local growers and sustainable farming and consumers are urged to enjoy seasonal pears in new and interesting ways. “Where possible Australians should buy Australian produce and support the local industry. March is peak season…
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In Time
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Directed by Andrew Niccol Staring Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and Cillian Murphy Rated M Score 5/6 In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds…
BKO: Bangkok Knockout
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Directed Panna Rittikrai Staring Gitabak Agohjit, Speedy Arnold and Supakson Chaimongkol Rated M Score 4/6 A group of martial arts students are enjoying a reunion party, but they all get roofied. When they wake up, some of their friends have been kidnapped and they soon find a group of assassins coming after them. The only…
Action Buses ‘Draw for the Future’ Competition
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Today ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher urged young Canberrans to enter ACTION’s ‘Draw for the Future’ competition. Where they have to design their own interpretation of the ultimate environmentally friendly bus and explain, in a few words, why sustainability is important to them. “The artwork of each winning…
Playstation Vita launched in Australia
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PlayStation Vita has launched nationally and landed in stores today. “Innovative, rich and immersive gaming experiences are in the DNA of PlayStation and we’ve drawn on years of expertise to create PlayStation Vita. This new device is a revolutionary step change in the portable games category, and offers the gold standard for active gamers on…
Sixth DonateLife Walk
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Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King and Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann, praised the walkers in the sixth DonateLife Walk for their commitment to the cause of organ and tissue donation. The walk ran from Regatta Point in Commonwealth Park near Lake Burley Griffin, around the lower eastern basin and over Kings and…
Men’s Sheds receive funding boost
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Warren Snowdon, Minister responsible for Male health recently announced that 31 Men’s sheds across Australia received grants to help them fit out their buildings, purchase tools or supplies and to run programs to spread health messages. Minister Snowdon pointed out that organisations in the community involved with Men’s Sheds can apply for funding to assist…
DonateLife Week Promotes awareness of organ transplantation
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher is urging Canberrans to take the opportunity to use DonateLife Week to discuss with their families and loved ones what they want to happen to their organs and tissue when they die. “In Australia, family members will always be asked to confirm the wishes of the…
Burn Notice : The Fall of Sam Axe
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Directed by Jeffrey Donovan Staring Bruce Campbell, Kiele Sanchez and RonReaco Lee Rated M Score 4/6 Follows Sam Axe on a mission in Latin America and gives us a glimpse into his military past. The Fall of Sam Axe is a must see for any fan of the Burn Notice television series. The movie brings…
The Scorpion King 3 : Battle For Redemption
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Directed by Roel Reiné Staring Ron Perlman, Victor Webster, Bostin Christopher, Billy Zane and Tanapol Chuksrida Rated M Score 1/6 Since his rise to power, Mathayus’ kingdom has fallen. Now an assassin for hire, he must defend a kingdom from an evil tyrant and his ghost warriors for the chance to regain the power and…