Anglers heading out to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park these school holidays are reminded to keep an eye on their GPS to ensure they follow the zoning rules. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) acting compliance planning manager Andrew Simpson said when the fish are biting it can be easy to lose track…
5 Million Active users on MyGov
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Minister for Human Services Senator the Hon Marise Payne said almost one in three Australian adults gain access to government services through myGov, with a total of five million active users. “myGov has experienced a remarkable rise in traffic since the addition of the Australian Tax Office on 1 July with more than 2 million…
Brick Mansions
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Director Camille Delamarre Starring Paul Walker, David Belle, RZA Rated M Score 1/6 An undercover Detroit cop navigates a dangerous neighborhood that’s surrounded by a containment wall with the help of an ex-con in order to bring down a crime lord and his plot to devastate the entire city. For those of you who are…
Pirovic Enterprises ordered to pay $300,000 over misleading ‘free range’ eggs
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After action brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission The Federal Court has declared by consent that Pirovic Enterprises Pty Ltd (Pirovic) engaged in misleading conduct and made misleading representations in its labelling and promotion of eggs as ‘free range’. The Court ordered that Pirovic pay a pecuniary penalty of $300,000 and contribute to…
Things That Sting Stamp Release
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Adventurer and wildlife warrior, Ben Southall, has joined Australia Post in calling on stamp collectors of all ages to observe the “Things that Sting” during Stamp Collecting Month this October. The winner of the ‘Best Job in the World’ and former ‘Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef’ has spent much of his…
New Bike and Ride Facility in Kippax
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services Shane Rattenbury recently announced the completion of a new bike and ride facility on Kippax Place at the Kippax Centre. “Bike and ride facilities provide an easy and convenient way for Canberrans to get around our nation’s capital and help to reduce congestion on our road network. This new…
Scammers targeting Victorians with ABS Scam
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is advising the Victorian community to be aware of a scam which tries to obtain personal and financial information over the phone. “The scam is a concern because it is seeking to obtain personal and financial information purporting to be from, or representing, the ABS,” said ABS Chief Operating…
Corbell Launches ACT SES StormSafe Campaign
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Recently Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell launched the ACT State Emergency Service’s StormSafe campaign, at Floriade. The StormSafe campaign is urging Canberrans need to prepare for the ACT storm season in order to minimise damage and risk, during the upcoming storm period. “With the storm season here from now until till March,…
April Rain
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Director Luciano Saber Staring Luke Goss, Ryan Guzman, Ming-Na Wen, Ally Walker Rated MA Score 0/6 When an eclectic group of terrorists plot to attack the United States from within, it’s up to a quasi-military special investigative unit to identify, infiltrate and neutralize the threat. April Rain would have to be one of the most…
Bickfords bucking the trend
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According to figures released by Roy Morgan Research in the 12 months to June 2010, 31.0% of Australians over the age of 14 bought cordial in an average four-week period; by June 2014, this had decreased to 23.9%. Big-name brands such as Golden Circle, Extra Juicy and Cottee’s all lost buyers, while Coles cordial saw…
Year 9 Students to receive First Aid Training under Coalition Government
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Premier Denis Napthine recently announced that under a re-elected Coalition Government, there would be First aid training for Year 9 students will be introduced into all Victorian secondary schools at a cost of $20.9 million. Dr Napthine said teaching students how to respond to medical emergencies will build confidence and resilience, as well as delivering…
A Million Ways to Die in the West
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Director Seth MacFarlane Starring Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson Rated MA Score 0/6 As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival. Yes, for the record I am a fan of…
Two Years Until Rio 2016
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With two years until the opening ceremony for Rio 2016 the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is calling for the nation to get behind the Team as it embarks on the road to Rio. APC CEO Jason Hellwig said that although the Team will be aiming to win as many Gold medals as possible, success is…
The 25th Reich
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Director Stephen Amis Starring Jim Knobeloch, Serge De Nardo, Angelo Salamanca, Jak Wyld & Dan Balcaban Rated MA Score 3/6 In 1943, five US soldiers are recruited by the OSS for a time travel mission to save the world from the tyranny of Hitler’s 25th Reich. This practically unknown independent Australian movie was adapted from…
Knights of Badassdom
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Director Joe Lynch Starring Ryan Kwanten, Steve Zahn, Peter Dinklage & Summer Glau Rated MA Score 2.5/6 Live-action role players conjure up a demon from Hell by mistake and they must deal with the consequences. I have been hanging out to watch this one for a long time since I caught a teaser trailer for…
HMAS Yarra continues Royal Australian Navy’s search for AE1
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Royal Australian Navy Minehunter, HMAS Yarra, has been undertaking an underwater search off Papua New Guinea for HMAS AE1, the Navy’s first submarine. The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO, CSC RAN, said the search had been ongoing for many years, and Yarra’s crew was up to the task. “The full expertise and…
Australian Government pledges $1.85mill to support Papua New Guinea’s Western Province
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In a partnership between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Cairns-based Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC) The Australian Government will provide $1.85 million to a two-year pilot program promoting economic and community development and disease prevention in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province. Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop explained that the…
National Geographic #1 subscription for Dads
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According to research by Roy Morgan There are over 2.5 million dads in Australia with kids under 18 still at home. Tim Martin, General Manager – Media, Roy Morgan Research explained that research has shown that National Geographic is the most popular magazine among dads, with 153,000 of them reading per average issue in the…