Spin Out

Director Tim Ferguson & Marc Gracie Staring Xavier Samuel, Morgan Griffin, Lincoln Lewis & Travis Jeffery Rated M Score 3/6 Billy and Lucy have grown up together in a small, close-knit Australian country town, where they form one of the town’s most formidable Ute driving teams. When Billy takes one risky car stunt too far,…

12 Rounds 3: Lockdown

Director Stephen Reynolds Staring Jonathan Good (as Dean Ambrose), Roger Cross, Daniel Cudmore Rated R Score 2/6 Upon returning to work after recovering from an injury, a police officer discovers and attempts to turn in incriminating evidence of illegal activities against his fellow cops. I’ve already said that most if not all movies released by…

Sing

Director Christophe Lourdelet & Garth Jennings Staring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane Rated G Score 6/6 Review By Tanteliz A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theater to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. Buster Moon manages a theatre. His business has fallen on hard…

Enjoy Safe and Legal Fireworks Displays

The Palaszczuk Government is reminding Queenslanders to stay safe over the festive season by enjoying only safe and legal fireworks displays. Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr. Anthony Lynham said while fireworks added enjoyment to the celebrations, watching an organised public fireworks display was a much safer option than…

$2 Million to Help Reduce Sediment Wash off into Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay

A new $2 million Queensland Government program will aim to reduce the amount of sediment washing off building and construction sites and flowing into the Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay. Environment Minister Dr. Steven Miles said the Palaszczuk Government has provided funding to deliver a four-year urban development erosion and sediment control program through…

Assassin’s Creed

Director Justin Kurzel Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons Rated M Score 4/6 When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. For the record yes I am familiar with the game universe that…

WA skin cancer prevention program receives funding boost

A skin cancer prevention program targeting young West Australian surfers has been boosted by more than $288,000 in Healthway funding, as new data highlights big drops in WA youth melanoma rates. Announcing the funding today, Health Minister John Day said the research showed the importance of promoting the SunSmart message to young people involved in…

Something to Remember During the Sales

In 2015-16, Consumer Affairs Victoria was contacted more than 3,600 times regarding refunds and returns, more than 10,000 times about defective goods and more than 400 times about gift cards. Acting Minister for Consumer Affairs Lily D’Ambrosio explained that if you buy or receive a gift that turns out to be faulty you are entitled…

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon: The Movie

Director David Paritsky Staring MaryBeth Schroeder, Nikki McGee, Christine De La Rosa Score 3/6 When the forces of the Dark Kingdom threaten to destroy the peace, four guardian warriors will awaken. Alright I came across the fan made movie on YouTube and this was director David Paritsky’s first ever movie. Now yes there are some…

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Director George Seaton Staring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne Rated G Score 6/6 When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Okay, time for Christmas movie number 2. I might…

Fifteen new mobile base stations switched on

Fifteen new mobile base stations have been switched on in time for Christmas under the Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. The new base stations have been constructed at Nethercote, Nerriga, Bentley and Coffee Camp in New South Wales, Coalstoun Lakes, Somerset Dam, Adavale and Glastonbury in Queensland, Minyip and Marnoo in Victoria and Rosa…

It’s a Wonderful Life

Director Frank Capra Staring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore Rated PG Score 6/6 An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. In the lead up to Christmas I thought I might try something a little different and try to get a…

Double Demerit Points Enforced in the ACT

ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman, is urging motorists to drive safely over the 2016 festive period and warns that ACT Policing will be targeting those that choose to do the wrong thing. The Minister explained that double demerit points are effective from the first instance on Friday, 23 December 2016 until…

Are You Choosing Australian Seafood This Christmas?

Commonwealth fisheries, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Anne Ruston is encouraging Australians to remember sustainable, local seafood when planning your Christmas menu this year. Minister Ruston said that the warmer weather is perfect for enjoying just one of the many seafood options caught in Commonwealth-managed fisheries. “Whether it’s deepwater flathead on the BBQ…

60-day Ban on the sale of Portable Decorative Ethanol Burners in WA

Western Australian Commerce Minister Michael Mischin has approved an immediate 60-day interim ban on the sale of Portable decorative ethanol burners from Midnight pending further assessment by Consumer Protection, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and other consumer agencies nationally. Mr. Mischin said 113 injuries – many serious – and 115 fire incidents had been…

Beauty and the Beast

Director Christophe Gans Staring Vincent Cassel and Lea Seydoux Rated M Score 2/6 An unexpected romance blooms after the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times offers herself to the mysterious beast to which her father has become indebted. Before I get too far into this review, no I have not…