New research from IGA released today names the iconic leg of ham as Australia’s #1 Christmas food in 2021 for the second year running. Roast pork has shot up in popularity going from number seven in 2020 to number three in 2021. But, it seems we’re falling out of love with Christmas traditions as the…
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Something to Remember While Christmas Shopping
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Western Australia’s frontline biosecurity defences are focusing on mail in the lead up to Christmas to make sure no unwanted gifts arrive in the post this festive season. “Please don’t let your Christmas online shopping become a biosecurity nightmare for our farmers. Many people are unaware that popular Christmas produce like cherries, stonefruit, honey, walnuts…
A French Christmas market is Coming to Canberra in July
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22 Chalets (Wood huts) imported from Europe, melted cheese stations, French crepes, snow falling, magical lights, Christmas music and carols, nutcrackers, French Wines and a Mulled Wine Garden! The market will be running for 4 full days over the school holidays and is entirely free to attend. “We are really excited to bring this unique…
Free Public Travel for Victorians on Christmas and New Year’s Day
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The Andrews Labor Government will provide free public transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to make sure Victorians can celebrate and reconnect with family and friends across the state. On Christmas Day, metropolitan and regional public transport will run to a regular public holiday timetable and will be free from 3am until 3am…
Operation Christmas Drop
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Director Martin Wood Starring Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig Rated PG Score 3/6 Congressional aide Erica forgoes family Christmas to travel at her boss’s behest. At a beachside Air Force base, she clashes with Capt. Andrew Jantz, who knows her assignment is finding reasons to defund the facility. I suppose its that time of year…
TAC Christmas Road Safety Campaign
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The heartbreaking moment that a family member is told a loved one has been killed is at the centre of the Transport Accident Commission’s pre-Christmas safety push. Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Jaala Pulford joined the TAC and Road Safety Victoria to urge Victorians to think about their loved ones and the…
The Knight Before Christmas
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Director Monika Mitchell Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Josh Whitehouse Rated PG Score 3.5/6 A medieval English knight is magically transported to the present day where he falls for a high school science teacher who is disillusioned by love. Okay, no more Christmas movies, at least for this week. Maybe next time I am going…
Santa Girl
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Director Blayne Weaver Starring Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Stone, Devon Werkheiser Rated PG Score 3/6 Santa’s daughter, Cassie gets a chance to attend college for one semester in the ‘real’ world before heading back to the North Pole to fulfill her duties under her father. Okay, the first Christmas movie that I’m reviewing this year. There…
BBC Announces one-off Gavin & Stacey Special
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Bafta and multi-award-winning Gavin & Stacey, starring Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, supported by a cast including James Corden, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Larry Lamb, Melanie Walters and Alison Steadman, is set to return for a one-off special this Christmas on BBC One. The hit British sitcom, created and written by Ruth Jones and James…
Krampus
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Director Michael Dougherty Starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner Rated M Score 3/6 A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a festive demon to his family home. It is the time of year again and I suppose I should try and get at least one Christmas movie reviewed this year…