Sonya Ryan, whose daughter Carly was the first Australian girl murdered by an online predator, will visit Parliament House in Canberra next week to mark the 10-year anniversary of the brutal crime to call for more government funding to help young people stay safe online. “There is a critical need for more support for services…
Justice League Dark
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Director Jay Olivia Staring Matt Ryan, Camilla Luddington, Jason O’Mara Rated M Score 4.5/6 When the Justice League comes upon a supernatural force against which even their powers seem useless, Batman assembles a second League of mystic heroes – the likes of Swamp Thing, the Demon, and Constantine – to help defeat this magical, otherworldly…
Doctor Who : The Sontaran Experiment
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Director Rodney Bennett Staring Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter Rated PG Score 2/6 The Doctor, Sarah and Harry teleports to Earth to ensure the planet is safe for the survivors on-board Nerva Beacon to return to Earth and re-inhabit their world. Only to find a Sontaran named Styre has captured a group of humans…
The Great Wall
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Director Yimou Zhang Staring Matt Damon, Tian Jing, Willem Dafoe Rated M Score 4.5/6 European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures. For those of you who might be interested this is said to be the most expensive Chinese film…
Plans to reduce abandoned shopping trolleys
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According to Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris Residents should see fewer shopping trolleys abandoned on nature strips, in parks and by the roadside after new systems were put in place this week to ensure retailers that provide trolleys have containment systems in place. “Over recent months, Transport Canberra and City Services has…
New High-Capacity Metro Trains for Victoria
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Work has begun to prepare the Cranbourne-Pakenham line for the 65 new High-Capacity Metro Trains (HCMTs) are being built in Victoria by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today outlined $660 million worth of upgrades that will be carried out along the entire length of Melbourne’s busiest train line and the…
Healthy Weight Week
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Canberrans are encouraged to get involved in Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (13 – 19 February 2017) by making healthy meals at home, getting active, and participating in some of the events around the ACT this week. “Australia’s Healthy Weight Week is a great reminder that we need to improve what we are eating and focus…
A Bad Moment at Hoyts Woden
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How many of you out there in the big wide world were taught that when you are on public transport your supposed give up your seat to a senior citizen, a pregnant lady or somebody with a disability? I’m sure there is more than a few of you who do the right thing. Okay, what…
Hidden Figures
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Director Theodore Melfi Staring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe Rated PG Score 4/6 The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. For those of you who are interested Hidden Figures is based on a 2016 book…
Canberra to Host Second ANZAC Test
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry announce Canberra will host the 2017 NRL ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand on Friday 5 May at GIO Stadium. Minister Berry joined NRL Ambassador Alan Tongue, Kangaroos player Shannon Boyd and Kiwi player Jordan Rapana to announce the clash, which is…
Inferno
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Director Ron Howard Staring Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan Rated M Score 2/6 When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks, and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot. I know lately I have been a…
Canberra’s new Park and Pedal scheme opened
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Canberrans now have a central place to park the car for free, grab a coffee, jump on their bike and ride the rest of the way to work with the launch of Australia’s first Park and Pedal scheme. “It’s really exciting to see Australia’s first Park and Pedal scheme launched here in Canberra today, at…
Ash London to Host Red Bull TV Tropfest Stream
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After recently being announced as a live broadcast partner for Tropfest, Red Bull TV has revealed media personality Ash London as the host for the platform’s coverage on Saturday 11th February. Kicking off at 19:30 (AEDT), the Red Bull TV live stream is providing viewers access to the world’s largest short film festival both locally…
Ubisoft releases trailer for Wildlands Documentary
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Ubisoft has announced that it is working on a ground-breaking documentary, which is set to offer one of the most revealing insights to date into the drug trade in South America, and the battle to contain it. Scheduled to release on March 6, 2017, the feature-length film, titled “Wildlands”, will showcase the real stories behind…
Taxi Licence Release Reform for Canberra
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Minister for Regulatory Services Gordon Ramsay today announced the staged release of additional taxi licences from 1 March 2017 as part of the ACT Government’s taxi reform agenda. “The ACT Government has continued to review the on-demand transport market to ensure greater consumer choice, sustainability and long-term competitiveness,” Minister Ramsay commented “With the introduction of…
How to Be Single
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Director Christian Ditter Staring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann Rated M Score 0/6 Review By Tanteliz A group of young adults navigate love and relationships in New York City. I feel dirty just having watched this movie. Please do not waste 1 minute of your life on this movie. The acting is terrible. Flat…
Beauty and the Beast
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Director Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise Staring Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti Rated G Score 4/6 A young woman whose father has been imprisoned by a terrifying beast offers herself in his place, unaware that her captor is actually a prince, physically altered by a magic spell. I suppose watching this was homework for…
Rachel Costanzo Launches New Single Start Again
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Melbourne-based pop singer and DJ, Rachel Costanzo is about to shake up the Aussie music industry with her brand new single, Start Again. This Costanzo’s fourth single in Australia. Combining incredible vocals inspired by the likes of Ariana Grande and a contagious melody, Start Again will electrify and excite listeners. Costanzo went on to explain…