A Nobel Prize awarded to one of the greatest British scientists of the 20th century is at risk of leaving the UK unless a buyer can be found to match the asking price of £275,000 (plus VAT of £10,000), British Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on Sir Hans Krebs’ Nobel…
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Action Buses Wi-Fi Trial
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury has recently announced that free Wi-Fi will be available to passengers on five ACTION buses as part of a 12 month trial. Mr. Rattenbury explained that to manage Canberra’s growth, reduce congestion and protect our liveability, we need to improve our public transport system. Buses provide an…
Arrangements Made for Santa to Visit Australia
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With Christmas fast approaching Santa Claus and the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, have confirmed that Christmas will go ahead as scheduled this year with arrangements well underway to ensure that all (well-behaved) Australian children will indeed have a very merry Christmas. Minister Joyce said that like all big events, there’s a…
Inside Out
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Director Pete Docter & Ronnie Del Carmen Staring Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling & Phyllis Smith Rated PG Score 5/6 After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new…
Summer by the Sea’s 20th Anniversary
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Summer by the Sea is celebrating 20 years of showcasing the very best of Victoria’s unique coastal habitats. Kicking off in January, the 2016 program highlights the care Victorians have for the state’s coastal environments and the wonderful creatures that inhabit our shores and waterways. Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville recently…
Who is eating turkey?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Between October 2014 and September 2015, 6.2% of Australians 14+ ate turkey in an average seven days. Over the course of this 12-month period, there were discernible peaks and troughs: with January being the biggest turkey-eating month (12.0%) and August being the off-season (3.4%). “Along with pudding…
Be Aware of Quad Bike Safety
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the community to be fully prepared, wear protective gear and ride safe to prevent quad bike accidents this summer. “Tragically, 20 Australians have died this year from quad bike accidents, including a six-year-old, a seven-year-old and a 15-year-old. In 2014, there were 15 deaths – sadly, a…
Be Aware of Trampoline Safety
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Victorians are being urged to keep a close eye on children using backyard trampolines this holiday season, with the number of head injuries and broken bones on the rise. Statistics reveal that almost one child is being hospitalised with trampoline-related injuries every day. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said trampolines…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Director JJ Abrams Staring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac Rated M Score 4.5/6 A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983). It’s here. It’s finally here. Now before I get too far into the review in the interest of…
Entries Open for St Kilda Film Festival
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Entries for the coveted St Kilda Film Festival competitions are now officially open, both emerging filmmakers and industry professionals are being called on to submit their creative works in the following categories; Australia’s Top 100 short film competition, The SoundKILDA music video competition, and Under the Radar for filmmakers under the age of 21. The…