Brisbane is to host global premiere of ‘Wonders of the World’ exhibition. The global exhibition will premiere in Brisbane, marking the beginning of the Australian tour. The exhibition will open on Wednesday 23rd November and run until Wednesday 14th December at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The exhibition will then continue around Australia stopping…
NZ Health Minster welcomes NZ’s first three way kidney exchange
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Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a three way kidney transplant exchange has been carried out in New Zealand for the first time. “Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment and for people with organ failure it’s often the only option available,” says Dr Coleman. Dr Coleman pointed out that Individuals are often very keen to help…
Fire Action Week Launched in Victoria
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Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming fire season with the launch of Fire Action Week. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley and the state’s chief fire officers today to launch the annual fire readiness week.The launch…
Godzilla vs Megaguirus
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Director Masaaki Tezuka Starring Misato Tanaka, Shôsuke Tanihara, Masatô Ibu Rated PG Score 3/6 Japan creates an artificial black hole device to trap Godzilla forever, but a test of the device creates new foes for Godzilla, car-sized dragonflies called meganula and their queen, Megaguirus. With all of these Godzilla movies in my immediate future, I…
Godzilla 2000
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Director Takao Okawara Starring Hiroshi Abe, Naomi Nishida, Takehiro Murata Rated PG Score 3.5/6 Godzilla saves Tokyo from a flying saucer that transforms into the beast Orga. To those of you born after about the year 2000 you might find that this movie is a little dated but I assure you there was a time…
E-Class to Roll on Route 86 next Month
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E-Class trams are set to make their debut on Melbourne’s Route 86 next month, which operates from Waterfront City Docklands to Bundoora RMIT. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan was joined by Member for Bundoora Colin Brooks and former Victorian Premier John Cain to announce the introduction of low-floor trams to the route. “E-Class trams…
Man in An Orange Shirt Cast Announced
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An exciting array of young and upcoming stars have been cast alongside Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave in Man In An Orange Shirt – the first screen drama from best-selling British novelist Patrick Gale. The series will be directed by Michael Samuels. Julian Morris (New Girl, Felt), James McArdle (The Worricker Trilogy, Star Wars: The Force…
Improving Safety on Phillip Island Road
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The Andrews Labor Government will progress planning and develop a business case to improve safety and reduce congestion along Phillip Island Road. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan visited Phillip Island to announce $3.2 million to undertake the planning, helping to pave the way for a future upgrade of the corridor. “Phillip Island…
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
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Director Edward Zwick Starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge Rated M Score 3/6 Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Okay,…
BBC Three Acquires Barracuda
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BBC Three has acquired Australian drama Barracuda from NBCUniversal International Distribution, and will be available on BBC Three this winter. Based on the book by award-winning novelist Christos Tsiolkas and directed by Robert Connolly, the cast includes Academy Award® nominated and Golden Globe® winner Rachel Griffiths, Matt Nable and introduces Elias Anton as Danny Kelly.…
Optus Connect5 winners announced
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Optus has today announced the winners of its inaugural short film competition ‘Connect5’‘Life in Boxes’ by Jason van Genderen and‘Dark Matter’ by siblings Jacob and Luci Trevaskis captured what ‘connecting lives’ meant to them using a mix of mobile phones and film making equipment. The aspiring filmmakers were selected from entries submitted from across Australia…
Monster Pictures Denies connection to Creepy Clown Craze
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Despite rumours to the contrary, Australian film distribution company, Monster Pictures would like to officially deny any connection to the recent ‘CREEPY CLOWN’ craze sweeping the nation. It has been suggested by several unscrupulous sources that these so-called ‘CREEPY CLOWN’ incidences are part of a campaign designed to promote the Monster Pictures Halloween release of…
The Great Dictator
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Director Charles Chaplin Staring Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie Rated G Legendary Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel’s regime. This weekend marked the 76th anniversary of the release in New York of Charlie Chaplin’s first all-talking all-sound movie The Great Dictator.…
Report shows 311,000 of mortgage holders in Australia have been identified as having little or no real equity in their home
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According to findings from the latest Roy Morgan ‘State of the Nation-Spotlight on Finance Risk’ report, 6.8% (311,000) of mortgage holders in Australia have been identified as having little or no real equity in their home. This is based on the fact that the value of their home is only equal to or less than…
Children’s Week 2016
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Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced that more than 65 organisations will share more than $55,000 in grants to support events that celebrate our youngest Victorians, this Children’s week. Minister Mikakos explained that children’s Week runs from 22 to 30 October and will see thousands of Victorian children participate in events and…
Flinders Street Station $100 Million Upgrade
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Flinders Street Station will be restored to its original 1910 colours as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s restoration and upgrade of the iconic Melbourne landmark. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced today that the current mustard colour will become a lighter, stone colour, while the maroon sections and green trimmings will be darkened,…
JFF — The Mohican Comes Home
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Director Shûichi Okita Staring Yûdai Chiba, Akira Emoto, Atsuko Maeda Recommended for ages 12+ Score 5/6 Metal-head Eikichi leaves his struggling music career to return to his family in a small island village off the coast of Shikoku. Sporting a mohawk, he comes home for the first time in seven years to introduce his clueless…
Watch Dogs Film Fest
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Kicking off the countdown for the launch of its newest installment in the blockbuster Watch_Dogs® franchise, Ubisoft announced today its first Watch Dogs® 2 worldwide film festival running from October 15th to November 15th 2016. Ubisoft wants participants to unleash their creative vision around their unique interpretation on the “hacking heroes” theme, the Watch Dogs…