Sir Elton John’s Once in a Lifetime Tour is set to attract a record-breaking 40,000 fans in Mackay and Cairns later this year. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the concerts at Mackay’s BB Print Stadium and Cairns’ Cazaly’s Stadium would be the biggest ever. “It’s so exciting for regional Queensland to host Sir Elton John,” the…
Dad’s Army (2016)
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Director Oliver Parker Starring Toby Jones, Bill Nighy and Catherine Zeta-Jones Rated PG Score 4/6 The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion. Dad’s Army is based on a sitcom that ran on the BBC from 31st of July 1968…
Lego Towers of Tomorrow at the National Museum of Australia
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Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks features 20 of the world’s most astonishing skyscrapers from Australia, Asia, Canada, USA and United Arab Emirates, constructed with breathtaking architectural detail and accuracy by Australia’s Ryan McNaught, the only certified LEGO professional in the Southern Hemisphere. The exhibition, opening at the National Museum of Australia on 28 July,…
Lisbon to host Eurovision 2018
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For those of you who might not have heard already, The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP) has revealed that the city chosen to host the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 will be the country’s capital and largest city, Lisbon. Portugal are hosting the next Contest following Salvador Sobral’s…
64th anniversary of the Korean War armistice
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Veterans Issues Minister Peter Tinley has urged Western Australians to pause and reflect on the service given by Australia’s armed forces on the 64th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. “Western Australians served with distinction in the Korean War and it is important we recognise their contributions today, on the 64th anniversary of the armistice.…
New way to Dispose of Unwanted Paint
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Paintback officially launched operations in the ACT today with a mission to change the way people deal with potentially hazardous paint materials once they are no longer of use. Paintback is a voluntary, national project which offers a safe and accessible way to dispose of unused architectural and decorative paint, without sending it to landfill.…
Better Dog Parks in Canberra
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Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris has announced that community feedback has helped inform the roll-out of $200,000 of upgrades at Canberra’s popular off-leash dog parks. Improvements will be made at the ACT’s six dog parks to make these spaces safer and more comfortable for people and their pets. “Canberra has a passionate,…
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
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Director Satoshi Kuwabara Starring Shunsuke Kazama, Kenjirô Tsuda, Gregory Abbey Rated PG Score 2/6 Yugi and Kaiba have a special duel that transcends dimensions. Now, maybe I’m just a little to overly cynical in my middle age but I’m fairly certain that there are one or two duels featured in this movie that could have…
Picnic at Hanging Rock to be added to Amazon Prime Video
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Foxtel’s upcoming event drama series Picnic at Hanging Rock is the latest Australian series to be added to the Amazon Prime Video U.S. line-up following a deal with FremantleMedia International. The epic new series, starring Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts 1 and 2, In Darkness) as English headmistress Mrs.…
Matt Groening Headed to Netflix With New Series
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Netflix, the world’s leading internet TV network, has ordered twenty episodes of Disenchantment, an adult animated comedy fantasy series from the mind of Matt Groening. In Disenchantment, viewers will be whisked away to the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland, where they will follow the misadventures of hard-drinking young princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo,…
Boo Seeka to Play Snowtunes 2017
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Snowtunes is excited to officially announce Boo Seeka as the latest artist to join the festival. Boo Seeka who have just released their long-awaited album, Never Too Soon, festival goers will have the chance to experience the band’s fresh, new sound live in action. Band member Sammy Seeka described Never Too Soon as, “The best…
King Kong (2005)
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Director Peter Jackson Starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody Rated M Score 5/6 A movie crew, traveling to a mysterious island to shoot their picture, encounter a furious gorilla, taking their leading actress and forming a special relationship with her, protecting her at all costs. Just for the record I have no concrete plans…
No Freebie GC2018 Tickets for Queensland Government
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Queensland politicians and public servants must adhere to a strict ticketing code for government attendance at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones today released a ticketing policy to ensure strong public accountability for any tickets purchased by the Queensland Government. Ms. Jones said the Queensland Government’s Games ticketing policy would…
Revitalization of Red Hill Public Housing Precinct on Track
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Deputy Director-General of the Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate Brett Phillips announced today that the next stage of the revitalization of the former Red Hill public housing precinct is on track, with demolition work set to begin in early August. “Demolition of the existing buildings will start next week and is the next step…
30 Years of Female Paramedics in Victoria
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Record numbers of women are choosing a career as a lifesaving paramedic, 30 years since the very first female paramedics hit the road in Victoria. Minister for Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy today celebrated the historic anniversary and met Victoria’s pioneering first female paramedics in operational roles. “It’s hard to believe that as recently as 30…
Moves to make July 23 Pozieres Day
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Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has written to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull requesting that from next year, July 23 will be known across the nation as Pozieres Day, to commemorate one of the nation’s most tragic battles. “The events that occurred in Pozieres in 1916 form a crucial part of our nation’s identity and official…
King Kong (1933)
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Director Merian C. Cooper (uncredited), Ernest B. Schoedsack (uncredited) Starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot Rated PG Score 5/6 A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back…
Village Rivoli Screening 70mm Dunkirk
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Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” will be screened in glorious 70mm at select sessions at Village Cinemas Rivoli. In comparison to the standard 35mm, a 70mm print allows viewers to experience a wider, sharper, brighter and much more detailed film. Director Christopher Nolan has been a long-time advocate of using film as a strong storytelling medium and…