Coles is helping its customers recycle more plastic, glass and aluminum drink containers by rolling out 47 Reverse Vending Machines across its Victorian stores as the state launches its Container Deposit Scheme today. The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) allows Victorians to earn a 10-cent refund when they return any eligible can, bottle or carton, such…
The Wrap up on the 2023 Koori Netball Tournament
by themovieboards - Editor •
La Perouse Netball Club defeated #4 Voguey to win the Open Women’s A Division Final of the 2023 Koori Netball Tournament over the weekend. More than 1,000 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers from across NSW converged on Charlestown Netball Courts last weekend for the Koori Netball Tournament with #4 Voguey (Newcastle) Open Women’s A Division player…
Tom Cruise: The Last Movie Star
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Tom O’Dell Starring Richard Roeper, AA Dowd, Dan Jolin , Bilge Ebiri, Scott Mendelson, Geoffrey Macnab Score 4/6 From “Top Gun” to the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, Tom Cruise becomes the world’s biggest movie star by risking life and limb to perform death-defying stunts. Okay, I will admit that after watching this I have a…
Bryan Brooks’ Wrecker Out For Halloween
by themovieboards - Editor •
Shocking concepts and unexpected plot twists are not a common occurrence in big studio films these days. Hollywood has learned to play it safe with their audiences, opting for more universally acceptable plots and predictable endings. Their audience is assured the protagonist will always win the day and every story will end in typical fairytale…
Uptick in Sydney’s Night-Time Economy
by themovieboards - Editor •
Latest data released by the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) has reported an uptick in Sydney’s night-time economy with a growing number of establishments across the city and a boost in overall sales turnover. Notable increases were reported across the retail, accommodation, food, drink, leisure and entertainment sectors, highlighting an opportunity for more…
Netball Action in Charleston NSW
by themovieboards - Editor •
More than 1,000 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers from across NSW have converged on Charlestown Netball Courts this weekend for the Koori Netball Tournament. This year’s tournament will feature more than 90 teams competing across six divisions, including women’s and mixed for both adults and juniors. The tournament, hosted by Charlestown Netball Association with the support…
China Story Database and CPC WORKS Release Magic Seeds
by themovieboards - Editor •
Magic Seeds, a Chinese-English short animation film was jointly released by China Story Database and CPC WORKS. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The 3.52-minute film tells a story about a rice seed setting off on a journey of seeking seed heroes and met hybrid rice seeds in…
Get Free Released in Cinemas November 2nd
by themovieboards - Editor •
Movie “Get Free” , based on real life Australian incidents of human slavery, arrives in Australian theatres from November 2 with a series of national Q&A screenings aiming to raise awareness and discussion. Filmed across NSW’s Central Coast region, “Get Free” features an ensemble cast including Shane Emmett (“Nine Perfect Strangers”, “Total Control”, “Mankind is…
Lucy Broadbent Releases How To Be A Lioness (Not A Panda)
by themovieboards - Editor •
Following the success of What Would Ted Lasso Do? How Ted’s Positive Approach Can Help You which became an Amazon #1 Best Seller and won an INDIE Award, Lucy Broadbent now focuses on the women of the Apple TV+ show in How To Be A Lioness (Not A Panda): Find Your Roar With The Women…
The Retirement Plan
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Tim Brown Stars Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, Thalia Campbell Rated MA Score 3/6 When Ashley and her young daughter Sarah get caught up in a criminal enterprise that puts their lives at risk, she turns to estranged father Matt, currently living the life of a retired beach bum in the Cayman Islands. Despite its…