ABC TV today announced its 2014 slate which will feature an exciting line-up of Australian content, event television. Some of the programing highlights the return of Spicks and Specks, introducing comedian Josh Earl as the new host, accompanied by singer-songwriter Ella Hooper and comedian Adam Richard as team captains. The Working Dog team returns to…
Hoons Beware
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells recently announced that SES and CFA members will use the Jaws of Life on forfeited hoon cars to train for road accident rescues. “The Victorian Coalition Government and Victoria Police have made a commitment to creating a safer road system in Victoria and we see the removal…
VicRoads study: ISA Devices Save Lives
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Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said the VicRoads study was the first in the world to examine if Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) devices would improve the speed behaviour of a group of repeat speeders. Mr Mulder explained that VicRoads conducted two trials; one involving repeat speeders attending a behaviour-change discussion group, and the other used…
World Cup Cricket Scalpers on Notice
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Scalpers and Would-be scalpers beware if you are planning to sell tickets to the five ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 matches in Melbourne according to a recent announcement by the Victorian Government it is it will be illegal to on-sell tickets to the event. Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty said that at the…
ACTION’s new Euro 6 diesel buses cleanest in country
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury recently announced that ACTION’s new buses will be the first in the country to meet the strict “Euro 6” emissions standard, which will significantly decrease emissions from ACTION’s bus fleet. “ACTION will be the first city bus operator in Australia to use these improved, greener buses. It’s…
ACT Libs call on Government to Investigate Doctor’s Claims
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Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Hanson announced that the Canberra Liberals will fight for an independent inquiry into doctors’ claims that elective surgery waiting lists are being manipulated to make data look better. Mr Hanson added that the Government must immediately commit to investigate the serious claims made earlier this month that patients are being…
Brawler
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Director Chris Sivertson Starring Nathan Grubbs, Marc Senter, Bryan Batt Rated MA Score 1.5/6 Sidelined by an injury incurred while protecting his young brother, underground fighter Charlie Fontaine feels blindsided when he discovers his brother having sex on his couch with his new wife, Kat. Fueled by rage, a determined Charlie makes plans to get…
2014 Jayco Herald Sun Tour route announced
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Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty along with 2011 Jayco Herald Sun Tour winner, Nathan Haas and 2013 Australian road race bronze medallist, Steele Von Hoff unveiled the new Tour route for the 2014 Jayco Herald Sun Tour and announced that the UCI World Tour team Garmin Sharp was the first international team…
McCanick
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Director Josh C. Waller Staring David Morse, Rachel Nichols, Mike Vogel, Cory Monteith Rated MA Score 5/6 Set over the course of one day, a narcotics detective hunts for a seemingly harmless young criminal who knows a truth about the cop’s past. For those of you who might be wondering this is actually the last…
White Collar Hooligan 2: England Away
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Director Paul Tanter Staring Vas Blackwood, Simon Phillips, Nick Nevern, Tom Benedict Rating MA Score 3.5/6 Mike Jacobs thinks he’s safe in Witness Protection in Spain. However, when he’s spotted at an England game, a deadly game of cat and mouse between London, Marbella and New York ensues. If you have been reading my reviews…
New park and ride facility in Calwell
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury recently opened a new park and ride facility in Calwell. “The new $400,000 facility combines private vehicle use with bus travel to give residents a quick and easy trip to the City while at the same time saving them money by providing free parking. The parking spaces…
Parliament House walk completed
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury along with former Australian Greens leader, Dr Bob Brown and Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja officially marked the completion of the Parliament House walk. “13 interpretive signs have been installed along the 3.4km pathway, which runs from the city centre along a safe route adjacent to…
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
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Director Francis Lawrence Staring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Rated M Score 3/6 Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Even with the change in director from Gary Ross to Francis Lawrence Catching Fire for…
Some trees on ANZAC Parade to be replanted
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The National Capital Authority (NCA) will commence landscape renewal activities along Anzac Parade in advance of the ANZAC centenary commemorations next year. “Over the next three weeks, 19 dead and one storm damaged trees will be removed along Anzac Parade. There are 620 trees on either side of the Parade, so this represents only three…
Australia Post Scam Email Warning
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Australia Post is warning customers of an email which advises that a “courier company” was unable to deliver a parcel to their address. The email has a sender of no-reply@auspost.com.au. A spokesman for Australia Post explained that the Scam Email requests the customer to print a label before they can collect it from the local…
10 Metres
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Director Rory Noke Staring Stefan Taylor, Craig Annis Melanie Berry, Saul Darby Rated MA Score 6/6 After a vengeful classmate straps a bomb to his chest, university student Scotty Campbell finds himself caught up in a deadly chase through the streets and laneways of Melbourne. Running for his life, Scotty must stay at least 10…
UK Government Pledges £2.1 million to clear landmines in Northern Sri Lanka
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Prime Minster David Cameron has recently announced a new programme to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war from areas of Northern Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Cameron explained that the UK Government will fund £2.1 million over 2 years for a new demining programme which will clear landmines from some of the most heavily mined…
Despicable Me 2
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Director Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud Staring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt Rated PG Score 4/6 Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. I’ll admit it, I am pretty sure the only reason why I actually decided to watch this one was because of the…