The Australian Greens welcome the historic vote of ‘Yes’ for same sex marriage in Ireland and call on Australia to follow suit. “The news of a resounding ‘Yes’ vote in Ireland for amending their constitution to extend the right to marry to all couples, regardless of gender, is fantastic and it is time for Australia…
WB and DC announce new websites for kids
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Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment, announced they have launched three new entertainment destinations for kids that will engage fans with all their favorite Warner Bros. characters and DC Comics Super Heroes ScoobyDoo.com, LooneyTunes.com and DCKids.com. The new websites feature original new content. “Now, more than ever, providing universal access to a world…
Rothschild Prayer Book displayed at the National Library of Australia
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In an Australian first, the Rothschild Prayer Book has gone on display at the National Library of Australia in Canberra. A Spokesperson for the National Library of Australia explained that the Rothschild Prayer Book c.1505–1510 was purchased last year at auction in New York by Australian businessman Mr Kerry Stokes AC, for $A15.5 million—making it…
Pitch Perfect 2
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Director Elizabeth Banks Staring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld Rated M Score 2/6 After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. Okay, I’m still trying to figure out why I…
New fitness equipment installed across Canberra
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury announced that installation is complete of new fitness equipment at three sites across the ACT as part of an ACT Government initiative to get more Canberrans active and outdoors. “New fitness equipment has been installed at the Tuggeranong town park in Greenway, John Knight Memorial Park in…
National Walk Safely to School Day Friday May 22
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Minister Shane Rattenbury today joined Lucille Bailie, Chief Executive Officer of the Physical Activity Foundation and students from Hughes Primary School to promote National Walk Safely to School Day, which will be held this Friday, May 22. “National Walk Safely to School Day is held every year and aims to raise awareness of the health…
Scarlet Robin vulnerable species
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Minister for the Environment Simon Corbell has announced that the Scarlet Robin has been declared a vulnerable species. “The Scarlet Robin (Petroica multicolor) has undergone a serious long-term population decline in the ACT, based on direct observation, and this declaration formally acknowledges that,” Mr. Corbell said. Mr. Corbell explained that the Scarlet Robin occurs widely…
The Go!! Show episode to be screened at St. Kilda Film Festival
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The only surviving complete episode of Network Ten’s 1960s music show Go!! (aka The Go!! Show ) and rare colour home movies filmed on the set of the show – including a young Olivia Newton-John and Ian Turpie – will be screened by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) on 25 May…
Blundells Cottage reopened
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The National Capital Authority has reopened Blundells Cottage after major heritage restoration works. The Cottage has been closed for the last six months while it underwent a conservation programme in-line with the Blundells Cottage Heritage Management Plan. National Capital Authority Chief Executive, Mr. Malcolm Snow explained that the stone dwelling, now known as Blundells Cottage,…
Butter Gaining Popularity
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According to data released by Roy Morgan butter has overtaken margarine as the spread of choice among Australian grocery shoppers. The figures revealed that more than half of Grocery Buyers 14+ (51%) bought butter in an average four-week period last year (up 6% points since 2010) while less than half (49%) bought Margarine (down 9%…
ACT Playground Improvements
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, today announced that over 108 playgrounds across the ACT will receive upgrades to improve both accessibility and safety. “The improvements include replacing or repairing sections of the equipment including hand rails, scramble nets, fencing and other minor amendments. Not only will this improve safety, but we hope…
New Camry rolls off the line
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Victorian Industry Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, today attended the line-off ceremony at Toyota’s Altona plant, as the new-look Camry rolled off the production line. “The Andrews Labor Government will work with the automotive industry to successfully transition, reinforcing Victoria as a centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing, design and engineering.” Ms D’Ambrosio commented. Ms D’Ambrosio pointed…
Schools Back Don’t Speed
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch joined ACT Policing Chief Police Officer Rudi Lammers to remind motorists that 40km/h school zones are in force as Term 2 of the school year commences. “As children return to school from a two-week break, we’re reminding motorists to take care around school zones and adhere to…
NFSA Wax Cylinder Recording Project
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The Basics, Keith Potger (The Seekers) and Indigenous duo Stiff Gins have teamed up with the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) to record new songs using 1890s wax cylinder technology. The NFSA has worked with a number of other recording artists and the recordings are available for free download. A spokesman for…
Melbourne Zoo free for under 16 on weekends & holidays
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Premier Daniel Andrews recently announced that the upcoming 2015-16 State Budget will provide $5.8 million to ensure visits by children aged under 16 remain free on weekends, public holidays, and State School holidays at the Melbourne zoo. “We want to make sure Victorian families can afford to spend a day of fun at the zoo.”…
Warner Brothers Announces 3 Lego Movies
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Warner Brothers has recently announced confirmed the release dates of three much-anticipated LEGO® features. The announcement was made by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. The movies that where announced where an as-yet-untitled LEGO Batman™ feature which is a spin-off film featuring Batman from the 2014…
Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead
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Director Kiah Roache-Turner Starring Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey, Leon Burchill Rated MA Score 5/6 Barry is a talented mechanic and family man whose life is torn apart on the eve of a zombie apocalypse. His sister, Brooke, is kidnapped by a sinister team of gas-mask wearing soldiers & experimented on by a psychotic doctor. While…
A Money Back Guarantee. Seriously?
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Gambling, I’m not here to preach about Gambling. If you like to gamble and think that you’re good at it, then all the power to you and if you have a gambling problem I sincerely hope that you find whatever you need to get your problem under control. Now that little piece of housekeeping is…