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Australia Daily News: Family the force behind Postecoglou’s rise<br /><br />Family the force behind Postecoglou’s rise<br />================================================================================<br />Staff on 31/05/2014 14:00:00<br /><br /><br />The Socceroos have had their first training session after landing in Brazil.<br />Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou credits his father’s love of football for<br />driving him to the World Cup. Source: AP<br />ANGE Ange Postecoglou concedes he would not be leading the Socceroos to Brazil<br />if not for his father steering him towards the round ball. The white one anyway.<br />And for a man who’s developed a thick skin after a series of setbacks, his dad<br />is one of the few who can still get underneath it.<br />Just like a fortnight ago when the Postecoglous gathered for a final family<br />lunch at the Mornington Peninsula home of his parents before he departed for<br />World Cup duty.<br />Dad Jim Postecoglou offered his son some 11th-hour selection advice.<br />Ange Postecoglou’s parents, Jim and Voula Postecoglou. Source: News Corp<br />Australia<br />“Ange gets upset that despite everything he’s done, and he’s done quite a<br />lot, he still cops criticism from dad,” explained sister Liz.<br />“They’ll have a bit of a chuckle, but he’s still the one person that gets<br />under his skin. Funny that.<br />“I guess dad always feels as though in many ways Ange is a young boy that<br />still needs guidance and he also feels he’s involved in his son’s life.”<br />Richard Bayliss and Andy Harper bring us the latest news from the Socceroos'<br />camp in Vitoria, with the team brushing off injury concerns and comfortable with<br />Adidas' Brazuca.<br />Nor has his love for the game diminished, especially those involving Ange’s<br />teams.<br />“He will sit and watch the same game over at least 10 to 15 times. He records<br />it on Fox and watches and analyses over and over,” mum Voula said<br />LANGERAK AIMING FOR KEEPER ROLE<br />Picture that, but back in the 1970s, Jim was saddled on the couch in their<br />Prahran home alongside his young son — a mad Liverpool fan and South Melbourne<br />junior.<br />“Football’s just been the one constant and that goes back to my dad passing<br />that love of the game on to me, which wasn’t easy,” Ange Postecoglou said.<br />A slightly hairy and more wirey Ange Postecoglou. Source: News Corp Australia<br />“I supported Carlton and I wanted to play footy at school, and I remember I<br />came home with a most-improved trophy and showed my dad really proudly. He just<br />gave me this look of disgust and grabbed a (soccer) ball and said: ‘Let’s go<br />to the park’.”<br />But there was a fleeting moment with another round ball — an orange one.<br />BRESCIANO A CONCERN FOR SOCCEROOS<br />ROGIC SHUTS OUT MESSIAH TALK<br />One day the Postecoglous received a visit from Australian basketball royalty in<br />Lindsay Gaze, suggesting their son had talent. Sometimes sharing a car with<br />Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze, Ange was among the dozens of local kids<br />shuttled to games by Lindsay.<br />“The soccer players used to be quite talented at basketball,” Lindsay<br />recalls.<br />But Jim had other ideas.<br />In good news for the Socceroos, centre back Matthew Spiranovic has made his<br />return to the training pitch.<br />“I was not too keen,” he says. “Between playing football at school and<br />basketball, I thought he was not going in the direction I hoped, then I started<br />taking him to South Melbourne (FC) games at  Park.”<br />Postecoglou had his first kick for South as a junior in 1974 and left in 2000<br />having played 193 senior games and won two titles as coach.<br />MCKAY: SOCCEROOS NO LOST CAUSE<br />“He took me down to South Melbourne when I was eight or nine and I didn’t<br />leave until I was 35,” explained Ange, who recalls watching Rale Rasic’s<br />Socceroos at the 1974 World Cup with his dad.<br />“It was the social glue between me and my father.<br />A bearded Ange messes around with his father Jim. Source: News Corp Australia<br />“He used to work hours and hours so I never saw him that much, he would leave<br />before I woke up and be back sometimes when I was in bed.<br />“I waited for those moments when he would wake me up in the middle of the<br />night to watch a game of football and it was just us two watching on a black and<br />white screen.”<br />Maybe that explains why Ange became fascinated with coaching “right from the<br />start’’, before a senior career began that saw him play for South and win<br />four Socceroos caps.<br />Postecoglou with Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers, the club the Socceroos coach<br />supported as a boy. Source: News Limited<br />“I supported Liverpool in the ’70s as much about Bill Shankly as Kevin<br />Keegan, Kenny Dalglish and the players,” Ange, 48, said.<br />“Then I got fascinated by the Boot Room and started reading about Shankly and<br />other coaches. I was interested as much in them as the players.<br />SOCCEROOS READY FOR WORLD CUP SHOPFRONT<br />“My playing career was pretty much a foundation for me to become coach.<br />As much as I enjoyed playing, I knew I wouldn’t reach any great heights, but<br />at all times I knew I was going to coach.<br />A lot of coaches say nothing replaces playing but I’ve enjoyed coaching more<br />than I did playing.”<br />Ange Postecoglou (far right) as assistant coach to Frank Arok at South Melbourne<br />Source: News Corp Australia<br />As he rolled into his adolescent years, his parents sensed a determination and a<br />tireless work ethic that’s  his success.<br />“His teenage years were training, training, training, never drinking or going<br />out,” father Jim said.<br />Liz added: “It wasn’t an easy journey, it wasn’t a normal life at all. He<br />sacrificed a lot to get to where he is.”<br />It begs the question: would he have been successful in what he set out to do? Be<br />it basketball or Aussie Rules.<br />Ange Postecoglou winning the NSL Championship as a coach with Paul Trimboli.<br />Source: News Corp Australia<br />“Yes, it would have been the same outcome, because whatever he does, he<br />dedicates 100 per cent,” said Voula.<br />The difference, says Ange, “is our game has given me extraordinary experiences<br />that no other sport could.<br />“Doesn’t matter how high you get in the AFL, I wouldn’t have got to<br />experience the Maracana or coach against Kaka, Adriano or to have seen Lionel<br />Messi when he was 15.<br />The Bank of Chile have released a stirring commercial ahead of the World Cup,<br />with the 33 Chilean miners rescued in 2010 telling their team that nothing is<br />impossible.<br />“If you think of the ups and downs during my lifetime — for me to have done<br />nothing else but football in that time means I must have had something in me<br />that I wasn’t going to give up. Because there were plenty of opportunities for<br />me to give up and say ‘well there’s no career in football’.”<br />Postecoglou takes his first Socceroos training session in Brazil. Source: News<br />Corp Australia<br />That drive saw him miss Liz’s wedding (the same day as a South Melbourne<br />game), and it’s also meant less family contact time recently with the crazy<br />pre-World Cup workload. But contact won’t cease.<br />“I call him the day of every game and say ‘good luck and may the Virgin Mary<br />be with you’, and I will call him in Brazil,” his mum vowed.

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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Nativity 2! Released On DVD Today

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhsoApROnsGKFJla4BSmI9Fr2Lw6_YW8VcN_yjTnkZHMXYILR834IGxZfE70r9TfeKkdfG_CwrAjbuAO8xs7hK7JOHrZtncUHFBWti2OX4f-8MKeyIQ76P4RuZjIG0QSxlmmodvy-Jf34/s1600/Nativity2poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhsoApROnsGKFJla4BSmI9Fr2Lw6_YW8VcN_yjTnkZHMXYILR834IGxZfE70r9TfeKkdfG_CwrAjbuAO8xs7hK7JOHrZtncUHFBWti2OX4f-8MKeyIQ76P4RuZjIG0QSxlmmodvy-Jf34/s640/Nativity2poster.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">David Tennant's fun, festive family movie Nativity 2! Danger In The Manger is released on DVD across Australia and New Zealand today.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">David Tennant stars in Nativity 2 Danger In The Manger as an anxious teacher who starts a new job at an under-achieving school and quickly finds himself struggling to cope with a wild classroom assistant, a group of under-performing kids and his own very pregnant wife. He soon becomes embroiled in a madcap plan to enter a National ‘Song for Christmas’ Competition and finds himself embarking on a disastrous road trip in search of the competition venue – the ‘Christmas Castle’. Lost in the wilderness with a class of small children, a baby and a donkey, he has to stand up, face his fears and try to lead them not only to safety, but victory. Nativity 2 is part action adventure, part musical and has all the comedy, warmth and heart that audiences love.</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/nativity-2-danger-in-the-manger/dp/6145824#secinfo" target="_blank">Buy Nativity 2 on DVD here.</a> </strong></span><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="background-color: white;"><br /></strong></span></div><div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.david-tennant.com/2009/id171.html" target="_blank">Find out more about the film, see photos, and watch clips on our website here.</a></span></b></div><div><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></strong></div>

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AUSTRALIA: The Escape Artist Starring David Tennant Comes To SBS In 2014

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfp82WSwWAOxA3lguekevdf_oprlHpd0aax21VV6A5N8IQncUmhyphenhyphenqXbkaPHvWAKaA-DkQnJsh2t4AMZEAIUKSE7PoGI7YccCDZF6BHdLegJhb20fkSd6ex8BP7CxzTL8hk0vwnokXvSTA/s1600/TEA012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfp82WSwWAOxA3lguekevdf_oprlHpd0aax21VV6A5N8IQncUmhyphenhyphenqXbkaPHvWAKaA-DkQnJsh2t4AMZEAIUKSE7PoGI7YccCDZF6BHdLegJhb20fkSd6ex8BP7CxzTL8hk0vwnokXvSTA/s640/TEA012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Australian audiences will be able to enjoy <i>The Escape Artist</i> starring David Tennant in 2014. The three-part legal thriller written by David Wolstencroft has been snapped up by free-to-air broadcasters SBS.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peter Andrews, SBS Head of Network Programming said of the acquisition, "<i>The Escape Artist</i> has a fascinating premise with an exceptional cast and is a perfect fit for SBS, where we are committed to delivering the best international dramas to our audience. We look forward to introducing this gripping 3-part series to <st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region> in 2014.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, home entertainments distributor Entertainment One Hopscotch has secured the Australian DVD and digital rights to the series. Their managing director Jude Troy said: "We are thrilled to add this pedigree show to our stable of high end TV shows. It's a brilliant drama with a stellar cast and the backing of one of the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>'s best producers."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The Escape Artist</i> stars David Tennant as Will Burton, a happily married and highly successful junior defence barrister who has never lost a case, hence the nickname, The Escape Artist. However,when he secures the release of the suspect in a brutal murder case his life changes in horrific ways that he can never have foreseen. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Escape Artist was produced by Hilary Bevan Jones and Paul Frift of Red Arrow's Endor Productions for BBC One and directed by Broan Welsh. Other cast include Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo and Ashley Jensen.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.david-tennant.com/2009/id195.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Find out more about the series on our website</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.4-traders.com/PROSIEBENSAT1-MEDIA-AG-13966934/news/ProSiebenSat1-Media-AG--Red-Arrow-Internationals-The-Escape-Artist-heads-to-Australia-17472206/">Source</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

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AUSTRALIA: Watch David Tennant In Fish Hooks Tomorrow Morning

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsxTJRvJymK0xoxS2TQkLVL6krVh1bwsHGKxrGYZvrmSAKMjhuOelXimzf3jmy1Z2jtShxKjgWGpjSvyZWGdgCasI10Zwegspjv9a1N314lHZVquBB0YvxpY5d2nyspW_PrgYFOZ4fKQs/s1600/Brain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsxTJRvJymK0xoxS2TQkLVL6krVh1bwsHGKxrGYZvrmSAKMjhuOelXimzf3jmy1Z2jtShxKjgWGpjSvyZWGdgCasI10Zwegspjv9a1N314lHZVquBB0YvxpY5d2nyspW_PrgYFOZ4fKQs/s640/Brain.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Australian viewers will be able to watch the first of David Tennant's recent appearances in animated series <i>Fish Hooks</i> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tomorrow morning </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">as the first of his two episodes premieres on the Disney Channel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /><!--[endif]--></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">David guest stars as Oscar's Brain, who usually chips in when Oscar is having doubts over his ability to impress and woo Bea. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fish Hooks - Live From The Hamsterwood Bowl<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oscar is excited when Bea accepts his invitation to a concert, but when the rest of their friends tag along, Oscar's dream night with Bea looks like it's going to become a nightmare</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Premieres on Saturday 16th November at 7.30am on the Disney Channel<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Fish Hooks</i>, created by Noah Z. Jones revolves around adolescent fish: brothers <st1:place w:st="on">Milo</st1:place> and Oscar and their friend Bea Goldfishberg. The show follows their lives at a high school submerged in an aquarium in Bud’s Pet Shop. The series is produced using a characteristic mix of 2D digital animation and photo collages. The regular cast includes Kyle Massey, Chelsea Kane and Justin Roiland. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

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MASS FISH DIE-OFF: Hundreds Of Dead Fish Found In A Creek In Bargara, Australia?!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">November 05, 2013 - AUSTRALIA </span></b>- The flood gates have once again opened on the topic of fish kills in the regions waterways after hundreds of dead fish were removed from Moneys Creek at Bargara. <br /><br />Bundaberg Regional Council crews arrived at Moneys Creek early yesterday morning as part of a scheduled opening of the lagoon, which occurs once a month. <br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oBcREaQbGFE/UnlMsJRIWJI/AAAAAAABNFU/lgFiRazFrnc/s1600/australiadeadfish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oBcREaQbGFE/UnlMsJRIWJI/AAAAAAABNFU/lgFiRazFrnc/s1600/australiadeadfish.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FISH KILL: A large portion of dead fish have been found in the Bargara area near Moneys Creek. <br />Photo: Zach Hogg / NewsMail Zach Hogg <b><br /></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Division 5 representative Greg Barnes said while on site, crews worked quickly to clear away between 500 and 600 dead fish from the backwater. <br /><br />"Humid weather conditions over the weekend, combined with a lack of rain and subsequent low oxygen levels in the water are believed to be the cause of death," he said. <br /><br />"Council is concerned that freshwater from upstream Moneys Creek isn't reaching the backwater with a small dam pumping the water to a nearby private property. <br /><br />"Crews will inspect the site again tomorrow morning (today) and council will continue to monitor the situation moving forward and has sought the advice of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)." <br /><br />Cr Barnes said the council had previously organised an unscheduled opening of the lagoon between October 16 and 18 after being alerted to the low water levels by nearby residents. <br /><br />"This gave the lagoon a reasonable flush and re-oxygenated the water," he said. <br /><br />"I received another request for an unscheduled lagoon opening on October 29, however, due to the high cost associated with opening and closing the lagoon, approximately $4000 each time, and its popularity as a recreational spot for swimmers on weekends, council decided to leave it until the next scheduled opening, which was this morning (yesterday)." <br /><br />The gates will remain open until Thursday morning with the next opening scheduled for Monday, December 2.  - <a href="http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/moneys-creek-fish-kill-referred-epa/2073447/"><span style="color: orange;"><b>News Mail</b></span></a>.<br /><br /><br /></div>

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AUSTRALIA: Watch David Tennant In Fish Hooks As New Series Premieres On Disney

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VMYvFW8yM4fIaaFBp8e7de9M8mEipvXegJlwuhkmzOHJSPvsf4a342GNLq7gu9uR45kKW_x4RDqzrON5T3N3npLapzAah84-yhbJEHcti3AfALBOAhGsO8Suz5sX_w9xIIjSra8fbdp4/s1600/Fish+Hooks+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VMYvFW8yM4fIaaFBp8e7de9M8mEipvXegJlwuhkmzOHJSPvsf4a342GNLq7gu9uR45kKW_x4RDqzrON5T3N3npLapzAah84-yhbJEHcti3AfALBOAhGsO8Suz5sX_w9xIIjSra8fbdp4/s640/Fish+Hooks+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Australian viewers will be able to watch David Tennant's recent appearances in animated series <i>Fish Hooks</i> as the third series premieres on the Disney Channel next week.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Fish Hooks</i>, created by Noah Z. Jones revolves around adolescent fish: brothers <st1:place w:st="on">Milo</st1:place> and Oscar and their friend Bea Goldfishberg. The show follows their lives at a high school submerged in an aquarium in Bud’s Pet Shop. The series is produced using a characteristic mix of 2D digital animation and photo collages. The regular cast includes Kyle Massey, Chelsea Kane and Justin Roiland. Season 3 of <i>Fish Hooks</i> premières on Saturday 9^thNovember at 7.30am on the Disney Channel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">David Tennant has guest starred as Oscar's short tempered and bewilderingly English brain in two episodes so far - <i>Live From The Hamsterwood Bowl</i> (E3) and <i>Assignment: Babies</i> (E12). The Brain generally chips in when Oscar is having doubts over his ability to impress and woo Bea. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Episode 3 - </b><i><b>Live From The Hamsterwood Bowl</b></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oscar is excited when Bea accepts his invitation to a concert, but when the rest of their friends tag along, Oscar's dream night with Bea looks like it's going to become a nightmare</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Premieres on Saturday 16th November at 7.30am on the Disney Channel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Episode 12 - <i>Assignment: Babies</i></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weary from his new duties as a father, Mr. Baldwin hands his babies out to the class to help babysit for the week. But after being paired together, Oscar and Bea quickly realize temporary parenthood may tear them apart.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Premiere date and time tbc</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div>

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AUSTRALIA: DVD Release For Nativity 2 - Danger In The Manger

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvi1cHf9FQ-noZYM3x7av1B7G09K79UwudOaIIW3sgn_sxVz9vf9FpWHosa2yDYMIKhE9inzLtSsKiRaSuE2RmRqIHbXI2GGKD3bcxCvsYI9FlZ77XCMkSqXJZtoz8eqlYWjo-ZIn_vPf/s1600/NAT4_LD_049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvi1cHf9FQ-noZYM3x7av1B7G09K79UwudOaIIW3sgn_sxVz9vf9FpWHosa2yDYMIKhE9inzLtSsKiRaSuE2RmRqIHbXI2GGKD3bcxCvsYI9FlZ77XCMkSqXJZtoz8eqlYWjo-ZIn_vPf/s640/NAT4_LD_049.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger! </i>will be released on Region 4 DVD (Australia, New Zealand and Latin America) on Wednesday November 20th.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger</span></b><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This Christmas, the unforgettable pupils of St. Bernadette’s have set their hearts on competing in the National choir contest “A Song For Christmas”. But with the headmistress not in favour of the plan, new class teacher Mr Peterson (David Tennant) has his hands full trying to curb the enthusiasm of the kids, not to mention Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton). Worse still, favourite to win the competition is his own estranged and highly achieving twin brother (also David Tennant). When Mr. Poppy's latest wild plan sees them lost in the Welsh wilderness with a bright yellow bus, a baby and a donkey, Mr.Peterson has to look deep within himself to lead them all to safety.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The film also stars Joanna Page, Jason Watkins, Pam Ferris, Ian McNeice, Jessica Hynes and Ben Wilby. It is is created and directed by Debbie Isitt and improvised by the cast.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/nativity-2-danger-in-the-manger/dp/6145824#secinfo"><span style="color: blue;">Pre-order your copy here</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.david-tennant.com/2009/id171.html"><span style="color: blue;">Read more about the film on our website</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many thanks to Jo Wood for the heads up</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

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Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger! will be released on Region 4 DVD (Australia, New Zealand and Latin America) on Wednesday November 20th. Na...

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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: 3D Cinema Screening For The Day Of The Doctor

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttXeKZsvey7Dc2IXrCTPUnsniFFAjx0RnuW5M_2j2jUtsqOyYrRyBRAJMBJ8-nB4NSm0PNtoE5avmpiUZE0ao8_MD9-UzdGUr8EShHQa3kz0h0mgJ1MLBVnMF7C0QY6IGBZ2lwt0I8cw/s1600/DW50-Australia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttXeKZsvey7Dc2IXrCTPUnsniFFAjx0RnuW5M_2j2jUtsqOyYrRyBRAJMBJ8-nB4NSm0PNtoE5avmpiUZE0ao8_MD9-UzdGUr8EShHQa3kz0h0mgJ1MLBVnMF7C0QY6IGBZ2lwt0I8cw/s640/DW50-Australia.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand have announced that the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who<i> </i>will be screened in 3D in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The screenings will take place from Sunday 24th November and will also include specially shot introductions which will also be made available to cinema audiences worldwide.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sharon Wilson of BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand said, “Doctor Who is a British TV institution and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to screen this very special episode at cinemas nationwide so fans can have the opportunity to enjoy the episode in full 3D.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Selected Event Cinemas and Hoyts cinemas will screen the special in both Australia and New Zealand as well as a number of other Australian chains and independents, including Village Cinemas and Dendy. Check with your local screen for comfirmation and booking details. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The Day of the Doctor</i>stars Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman with Billie Piper and John Hurt. The action packed adventure reveals that the Doctor has a dangerous past. And he’s coming back! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://david-tennant.com/2009/id205.html"><span style="color: blue;">Visit our site for all the latest about The Day Of The Doctor</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

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AUSTRALIA: Second Doctor Who Pop Up Shop Opens This Weekend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uxR5cvRqlE6dFIxk_Pulc2jvRxFudkzCHVe7r2M3qKSjHJroXhCDaikxU7OYHCh5dzT7elTGWouGNmL9h6PG6AsRTjLRgt1zVmjw0S8urx9rUvyjQXQiz2DpxOCUXHo_1quMCoebRMI/s1600/popup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uxR5cvRqlE6dFIxk_Pulc2jvRxFudkzCHVe7r2M3qKSjHJroXhCDaikxU7OYHCh5dzT7elTGWouGNmL9h6PG6AsRTjLRgt1zVmjw0S8urx9rUvyjQXQiz2DpxOCUXHo_1quMCoebRMI/s1600/popup.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fantastic news for Australian Doctor Who fans: following the success of the first ever Doctor Who pop-up shop in Sydney back in May, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand will be opening a second store in Brisbane this weekend. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The store will be jam-packed with exclusive merchandise not currently available in Australian stores. There’s the Who Home range of homeware including, teapots, mugs and notebooks, womenswear from cult US fan-girl designers Her Universe, a new range of men’s t-shirt designs from the UK, replica coats from Canada, costume jewellery from the US and a new range of kids’ stationery. Extra special limited edition items will also be in stock, such as the special edition Tenth Doctor in tuxedo Titan figurines and the covetable silver collectible coin from the New Zealand Mint. Of course there will also be the ever popular range of toys, DVDs and books and as a special treat, fans can get up close to a TARDIS and a K-9.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The store opens at 9am on Saturday 12 October, and to celebrate, fans are invited to dress up as their favourite Doctor Who character. A small gift will be given to the first 20 fans to arrive in costume. The store will stay open until the end of November or until all stock is sold.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Address:</b> Shop 13A, <st1:street w:st="on">23 James Street</st1:street>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Fortitude</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>, Brisbane QLD, 4006</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Opening hours</b><br />Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm<br />Saturday: 9am – 5pm<br />Sunday: 11am – 4pm</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

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Australia’s minimum wage is $16

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Say the U.S. businesses can't pay a living wage? </span><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/08/the-magical-world-where-mcdonalds-pays-15-an-hour-its-australia/278313/" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One just needs to look at Australia</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, which already pays workers at least $15 an hour and fast-food employees above $16 an hour, to see that it can be done.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is the result of paying workers a fair wage? High unemployment? Slow economic growth? Neither. Instead the Land Down Under was the only nation that avoided a catastrophic recession five years ago. All while receiving health care, vacation days and sick days as required by the Australian government.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Salvatore Babones, a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney, notes the </span><a href="http://truth-out.org/video/item/18106-australia-has-16-minimum-wage-and-is-the-only-rich-country-to-dodge-the-global-recession?tmpl=component&print=1" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">conditions for working people are just plan better</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> in his country:</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it's long past the time when Americans should wake up and see, you know, how far along the rest of the world has come. If a $15 minimum wage seems unrealistic, it's only because we're stuck in the 1950s or 1960s idea of how you should live as a worker in America. Ordinary workers, people who do, you know, grocery store checkout or fast food, simply do much better in the rest of the developed world than they do in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> While buddies of big business have long insisted that an increase in wages would only hurt workers, that just hasn’t proven true. Jared Bernstein, a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, said </span><a href="http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/the-economics-of-a-higher-wage-floor/?smid=tw-share" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">economists no longer hold such a point of view</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why don’t they lose their jobs? In part, because some of the cost of the higher wages comes out of profits, which, as noted, explains the “who and why” of the people fighting the hardest against this idea.<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Others agree. Too many companies are simply </span><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/companies-need-to-pay-people-more-2013-8" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">holding onto cash in an effort to maximize their bottom line</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><u><span style="color: blue;">s</span></u></span>. In the end, they are hurting themselves:</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If average Americans don't get paid living wages, they can't spend much money buying products and services. And when average Americans can't buy products and services, the companies that sell products and services to average Americans can't grow. So the profit obsession of America's big companies is, ironically, hurting their ability to accelerate revenue growth.<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It is time for corporate America to move beyond the old tired lines it has used for decades. It can afford to pay higher wages without shuttering. Let’s create a system that pays fair wages and allows businesses to profit, too.</span>

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