Two Canadian Parajet pilots Mark Jennings-Bates and Glenn Derouin are planning to set a new world record by flying their craft across the country. The current world record stands at 8,008 kilometres and was set by Canadian pilot, Ben Jordan who flew across Canada in 2009. On February 1st, 2012 the duo will head out…
One Day
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Directed by Lone Scherfig Staring Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess and Patricia Clarkson Rated M After spending the night together on the night of their college graduation Dexter and Em are shown each year on the same date to see where they are in their lives. They are sometimes together, sometimes not, on that day. I…
Funding announced to promote healthy school communities in Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher announced $316,000 in funding through the Health Promotion Grants Program to help promote healthy school communities in the Canberra region. Chief Minister Gallagher commented “The funding awarded enables school communities to purchase equipment and implement projects that promote healthy eating habits and regular physical activity,” The 2012 Healthy Schools, Healthy…
Middle Men
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Directed by George Gallo Staring Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi and Gabriel Macht Rated M Score 5/6 Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby are drugged out geniuses with lots of ideas but they can never seem to get their act together. When they come up with the idea to create a porn site – and charge for…
ACT Chief Minister Gallagher tours $26 million Adult Mental Health Unit
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Recently Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher toured a sample room of the new $26 million Adult Mental Health Unit which will be completed in a month. ACT Shadow Health Minister Jeremy Hanson pointed out that the original delivery date was promised for September 2010. “The sample room clearly shows just how fantastic…
W.
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Directed by Oliver Stone Staring Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks and Ioan Gruffudd Rated M Score 4/6 Biographical take on the life of George W. Bush. One of the most controversial presidents in USA history. Chronicling from his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas. His role in…
Liberals call for more NCA funding to achieve Canbera Centenary Goals
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With the Centenary of Canberra one year away Liberal Senator Gary Humphries funding must be restored to the National Capital Authority if the Centenary’s goals are to be achieved. The “lasting legacies” of the Centenary include : – Increase the pride and ownership of Australians in their capital – Establish enduring international recognition of Canberra,…
Football Legends and Current Champions Honoured as Australia Post Legends
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The 2012 Australian Post Legends have been announced, Gary Ablett Junior, Mark Schwarzer, Billy Slater, David Pocock, Ron Barassi, Joe Marston, John Raper and David Campese and will be appearing on a new set of stamps that will be released on Australia day. Australia Post Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour commented that 2012 Legends…
Arena
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Directed by Jonah Loop Staring Samuel L. Jackson, Kellan Lutz and Johnny Messner Rated MA Score 5/6 David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses. Arena the very real risk of being nothing more than a…
Abduction
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Directed by John Singleton Staring Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins and Alfred Molina Rated M Score 3/6 A young man who sets out to uncover the truth about his life, after finding his baby photo on a missing person’s website. In itself Abduction had an interesting enough concept behind it, but it ended failing to embrace…