By Tanteliz Argo (f@ck yourself) starring Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Alan Arkin and Bryan Cranston. Ben Affleck directs this dramatization of the escape of 6 American diplomats from Tehran when in 1979 the American Embassy in Iran was overrun by students and 52 Americans were taken hostage for 444 days. These 6 managed to slip…
Children’s Medical Research Institute extension at Westmead
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A new seven-storey tower extension of the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) will be built at Westmead. The new tower will more than double the Institute’s capacity and put Western Sydney squarely on the map as a focal point for research into cancer, neurological conditions, birth defects, and gene therapy. “This is the first stage…
Holden to Reduce Jobs by 170 in Adelaide
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Holden has announced that due to a reduction in demand for our Australian-built cars led by a sustained high Australian dollar that it has been forced to reduce its workforce at Holden Vehicle Operations (HVO) in Adelaide by 170 positions with a voluntary separation program, which is in line with the Holden Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.…
Christmas Stamps Released
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To the start of the festive season, which as we all know seems to start earlier every year Australia Post has released this year’s Christmas stamps featuring symbols of popular Christmas carols and the traditional nativity scene. “Even with new digital forms of communications, Australians still enjoy sending their Christmas greetings through the post,” Australia…
Golden Anniversary for the Australian Ballet Company
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The Australian Ballet is celebrating its 50th birthday today. “With so many people flocking to shows and watching us either via TV or digital platforms it just shows that Australians love their ballet. We look forward to sharing another 50 years of this glorious art form with them,” The Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet,…
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
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Directors Peter Lord & Jeff Newitt Staring Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, David Tennant & Imelda Staunton Rated G Score 4.5/6 Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores…
Digital Mailbox Launched
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Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy today the Australia Post Digital Mailbox. “For over 200 years, Australia Post has connected Australians with each other and the rest of the world through letters. They are now embracing the digital world, realising that 21st century technology provides them with exciting opportunities,” Senator…
The Three Stooges
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Directed by Bobby Farrelly & Peter Farrelly Staring Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos & Will Sasso Rated PG Score 1.5/6 While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry, and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show. After all that I have heard about this The Three…
Dredd
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Director Pete Travis Staring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey Rated MA Score 2.5/6 In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. Clocking in at just over…
5 Magic Words
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For those of you who don’t know I have a T6-T7 incomplete spinal cord injury. Now, why am I telling you all of this? Well there is something that I need to talk about. On more than one occasion, complete strangers have thrust their help on to me while I have been out and about.…
Strippers vs Werewolves
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“Directed” by Jonathan Glendening “Staring” Ali Bastian, Billy Murray, Barbara Nedeljakova, Adele Silva, Steven Berkof, Martin Kemp & Robert Englund Rated -3/6 Score MA When werewolf chief Jack Ferris is accidentally killed in a strip club the girls who work there have until the next full moon before his bloodthirsty wolf pack seek murderous retribution.…
Lawless
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Directed by John Hillcoat Starring Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf and Guy Pearce Rated MA Score 5/6 Set in Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, a bootlegging gang is threatened by a new deputy and other authorities who want a cut of their profits. Based on the 2008 novel The Wettest County in the World written by Matt…
Starship Troopers: Invasion
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Directed by Shinji Aramaki Staring Leraldo Anzaldua, Luci Christian and Melissa Davis Rated MA Score 3.5/6 The troopers of two starships have joined forces to terminate a massive bug attack at a federation outpost. Before the mission can be completed and the survivors evacuated, one ship abruptly departs and goes inexplicably dark. The remaining battle-hardened…
Canberra Libs to spend $6 million on nature reserves, walking tracks and rangers
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ACT Opposition Leader Zed Seselja and ACT Shadow Nature Conservation Minister Vicki Dunne announced that if elected a Liberal government would inject $6 million into Canberra’s nature parks, hire extra rangers, and improve management by bringing all nature conservation functions into one Directorate. “The Canberra Liberals believe our natural environment creates many opportunities for preservation,…
Scam to be on the look out for
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There is a new scam to be on the look out for on dating websites where criminals conduct fake criminal background checks. The fraudsters are creating fake profiles and contacting victims suggesting they meet. The fraudsters then send the victim a link to an official looking website. The victim will be asked to pay approximately…
Canberra Libs to build state-of-the-art health paramedic learning facility
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ACT Opposition Leader Zed Seselja announced today that if elected, a Canberra Liberals Government will establish a state-of-the-art health paramedic learning facility. “A Canberra Liberals Government would provide $2 million to refurbish existing space at the Australian Catholic University for a simulation-based training facility. This would include human patient simulators and state-of-the-art recording and feedback…
Mirror Mirror
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Directed by Tarsem Singh Starring Armie Hammer, Julia Roberts and Lily Collins Rated PG Score 5/6 An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. Though this would not be one of the most loyal adaptations of the Grimm’s Brothers…
What to expect when your expecting
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Directed by Kirk Jones Staring Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks & Brooklyn Decker Rated M Score 3/6 A look at love through the eyes of five interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn’t…