The Australian Human Rights Commission BackMeUp program ambassador Ruby Rose is urging young people to get out and about with their cameras to make a short 2 minute film how they back-up someone who has been cyber-bullied. “Although research indicates that most students dislike and disapprove of bullying and would like to see it stop,…
Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre Charity Stamp
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Australia Post has recently released a charity stamp sheetlet to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre. “Australia Post is delighted to support the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre with the release of this stamp issue,” said Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour. This charity domestic rate (60c) stamp…
Snow White and the Huntsman
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Director Rupert Sanders Staring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron Rating M Score 2/6 By Tanteliz In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. It was a…
Possible Future Australian Coin Designs
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The Royal Australian Mint and the Canberra Institute of Technology have joined forces to put on a temporary exhibition highlighting the work of CIT design students. “This partnership allows the Mint to develop and access talent from our very own backyard, and encourages CIT students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom in…
Stay alert and aware of scams during Tax season
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With the tax season, fast approaching the Australian Tax Office has warned the community to stay alert and be aware of scams this Tax Time. So far this year the ATO has received over 5,000 reports from the community about phishing e-mails using the ATO brand, and over 3,000 reports of attempted phone scams. “Be…
The Great Muppet Caper
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Directed by Jim Henson Staring Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Dave Goelz Rated G Score 6/6 Kermit, Gonzo and Fozzie are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy. Happy Birthday to The Great Muppet Caper. This movie was first released…
One for the Money
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Director Julie Anne Robinson Staring Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara and Daniel Sunjata Rated M Score 6/6 Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin s bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic past Okay, for those of you out there…
Affordable public liability insurance for community landmarks
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher announced that the Albert Hall and Yarralumla Woolshed would soon become easier for the community to hire after the Government took steps to provide affordable public liability insurance. The more affordable public liability insurance for the community landmarks will have a 12-month trial…
Final Season of Spartacus to Premier January 2013
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Starz has recently announced that the final season of “Spartacus” which is currently still in production in New Zealand, is scheduled to premiere in January 2013. It was noted that the final season titled Spartacus: War of the Damned will have 10 episodes. “’Spartacus’ is a landmark series for the network which has enthralled millions…
Largest Australian Paralympic Team London Bond
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161 athletes will be joined by 140 officials as a part of the largest Australian Paralympic team which was recently announced at a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra. “Our Paralympians have all demonstrated remarkable drive, determination and tenacity to reach the peak of their sport so they can represent Australia on the international stage,”…
Sony bringing Google TV to Australia
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Sony has recently announced that it will be the first manufacturer to bring the Google TV platform to Australia. The Google TV platform which be offered in selected models of Sony’s BRAVIA range will be bring an enhanced entertainment experience through a number of exciting features – such as apps and games from Google Play,…
Baillieu cuts bike infrastructure funding
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Earlier today bicycle riders protested on the steps of the Victorian Parliament building to protest the move by Premier Ted Baillieu to cut funding for bike infrastructure to zero. “Ted Baillieu’s Government has snubbed the 1.1 million Victorians riding a bike every week and ignored the million more who want to join in but are…
Molonglo Valley’s new suburbs named Denman Prospect and Molonglo
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell recently announced that Canberra’s newest suburbs in the Molonglo Valley will be named Denman Prospect and Molonglo. Mr Corbell noted that the choice was made to reflect the involvement of Lord and Lady Denman in the early years of Canberra and the importance of the river.…
Australian Students Math and Science Olympiad bound
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A group of twenty-three students will be competing against more than 100 countries in the 2012 Mathematics and Science Olympiads. Minister for School Education Peter Garrett commented that this group of students have studied long and hard for many years for a chance to represent their country. “Since Australia first competed in the mathematics games…
R18+ computer games passed
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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare recently announced that the Australian Senate passed the legislation requiring an R18+ classification category for computer games. When the legislation passed, Justice Clare commented that the classification reforms are over 10 years in the making. “The R 18+ category will inform consumers, parents and retailers…
$47,000 wasted every weekday on empty ACTION buses
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The ACT Liberals revealed recently that $47,000 is wasted every weekday, by the Labor Government on ACTION buses with no passengers on-board. ACT Shadow Transport Services Minister Alistair Coe commented that fact that the empty buses travel almost 20,000 kilometres every weekday is disgraceful. Mr Coe commented “This wasted $47,000 per weekday could be spent…
Prometheus
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Directed by Ridley Scott Staring Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green and Michael Fassbender Rating M Score 2/6 A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the…
The Guard
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Directed by John Michael McDonagh Staring Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle and Mark Strong Rating MA Score 6/6 An unorthodox Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with an uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug-smuggling ring. Compared to any other ‘Crime’ movie that I have seen in recent years the Guard is…