Director Baz Luhrman Staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire & Joel Edgerton Rated M Score 6/6 Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby’s circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy. I…
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Fast & Furious 6
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Director Justin Lin Staring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker & Dwayne Johnson Rated M Score 3.5/6 Hobbs has Dom and Brian reassemble their crew in order to take down a mastermind who commands an organization of mercenary drivers across 12 countries. Payment? Full pardons for them all. Okay, the sixth film of the franchise is finally…
Slim Dusty $1 coin launched
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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…
$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…