Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has announced work has started on improvements to the intersection at Melrose Drive and Eggleston Crescent in Chifley. “The intersection was changed in 2012, preventing a right hand turn from Eggleston Crescent, however we received feedback from the community that further improvements were needed,” said Mr Rattenbury.…
ACCC warns of moveable soccer goalposts risks
by themovieboards - Editor •
The ACCC is reminding parents, teachers and coaches about the deadly dangers of moveable soccer goalposts as children’s soccer season kicks off around the country. “Deaths and injuries associated with moveable soccer goals are caused by blunt force injuries and trauma to the head, neck, chest and limbs when the goalposts fall over,” ACCC Deputy…
Fair Public Holiday entitlements for ACT workers
by themovieboards - Editor •
According to recent legislation introduced by Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations, Simon Corbell workers will be assured of their fair share of public holiday entitlements Mr Corbell explained that the changes to the ACT’s Holidays Act 1958 provide that 25 December, 26 December and 1 January will all be official public holidays when…
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Marc Webb Staring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx Rated M Score 3.5/6 Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of super-villains against him, impacting on his life. Ok for the record I ended up putting off going to see this one for as long possible, yet…
Bingeing on Jonah from Tonga Preview Binge
by themovieboards - Editor •
The ABC has announced that during the recent ‘Jonah from Tonga Preview Binge’ on iview there was 551,000 plays of Jonah from Tonga making it the most played program on iview over the weekend. “The Jonah preview binge re-writes the traditional TV rule book but is also creating huge anticipation for the broadcast premiere at…
Australian Gliders World Championship squad announced
by themovieboards - Editor •
The squad has been recently been announced for the Australian Gliders women’s national wheelchair basketball team who will be completing at the 2014 IWBF Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Toronto, Canada. “I’m very happy with the squad selected – we have a good mix of high, mid and low pointers plus a good mix…
Seven Docos recieve funding
by themovieboards - Editor •
Screen Australia has announced $1.15 million in funding for seven feature length documentaries through its Signature funding program, initiating $2.69 million worth of production. “We have backed a large and distinctive slate of Signature documentaries this year, reinforcing the strength and diversity of one-off documentaries, and will provide support to established producers and directors as…
Australian Red Cross centenary
by themovieboards - Editor •
Australia Post is commemorating the centenary of Red Cross in Australia with a stamp release. “We are pleased to be able to support Australian Red Cross with the release of this commemorative stamp issue in this centenary year.” Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Mr Michael Zsolt “We trust that the stamp will remind all Australians of…
Homefront
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Gary Fleder Starring Jason Statham, James Franco & Winona Ryder Rated MA Score 2.75/6 A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth drug lord. When I saw the preview for Homefront I was really looking forward for its release. Even though this was…
Palmer calls for Government to keep pre-election promises
by themovieboards - Editor •
Member for Fairfax Clive Palmer MP commented federal budget is worrying many Fairfax constituents, particularly those on aged pensions. Mr Palmer added that a series of softening up statements from Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has put many pensioners under unnecessary and unwelcome stress with a string of the government’s pre-election promises set to be broken…
Greens call on Palmer United to Clarify Position on Direct Action Proposal
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Australian Greens have called on the Palmer United Political Party to clarify their position on upcoming votes on the clean energy package and the Abbott Government’s Direct Action proposal. Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne rejected Palmer’s calls to inquire further into ways to address ‘natural carbon’ in the environment. “Clive Palmer must not…
Canberra Sixth worst performing Australian Economy
by themovieboards - Editor •
The lack of economic planning from the ACT Labor government is continuing to rear its ugly head with the Territory economy slumping from third to sixth worst Australian economy and that according to the recent State of the States report from Commsec also warns the ACT could slip further ACT Shadow Treasurer Brendan Smyth commented.…
Veronica Mars
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Rob Thomas Starring Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni Rated MA Score 3.5/6 Years after walking away from her past as a teenage private eye, Veronica Mars gets pulled back to her hometown – just in time for her high school reunion – in order to help her old flame Logan Echolls, who’s embroiled…
Bogus Qantas holiday scam
by themovieboards - Editor •
SCAMwatch and Qantas are warning people about automated calls from scammers posing as Qantas staff claiming that they’ve won a credit towards their next holiday. An ACCC spokesman explained that reports have been received from both consumers and businesses about these scam calls, where the recipient picks up the phone and hears a recorded message…
Special Air Service Regiment Honours Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Campbell
by themovieboards - Editor •
Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) has unveiled the refurbished grave site of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Campbell, as part of the 50 year anniversary of the unit’s foundation. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Alexander Campbell was the first Commandant of Military Forces in Western Australia. Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne, was named after him and has been home to…
TEQSA Advisory Council established
by themovieboards - Editor •
Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the establishment of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Advisory Council. Mr Pyne explained that the new Advisory Council will help uphold high standards and quality throughout higher education in Australia, protecting our reputation at home and abroad while reducing unnecessary regulation and…
WWI centenary Stamp Release
by themovieboards - Editor •
As Australians prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, Australia Post has recently released the first stamp issue in a five-year series designed to tell the chronological story of our nation’s involvement in World War I. Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate 100 years since WWI, a conflict which helped to define our country. “During the…
The Grand Budapest Hotel
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Wes Anderson Starring Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric & Tony Revolori Rated M Score 5/6 The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. I’m glad that I took the time to go…