News &
Feature Articles Archive
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Reg Bartley, in his olde style, homespun,
down-to-earth fashion, shares with us his philosophy on life. Or, is he just
having a go at all of us followers of fashions and trends? Reg Bartley Spins A Yarn |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
found that the story was surprise-free but pleasant enough, the countryside
looked great, and while Christopher Egan was pretty wooden Amanda Seyfried was
charming enough for two. Movies : Letters to Juliet |
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Robin Hood has shot to the
top of the charts and is earning squillions. It's up there with Iron Man
2. Check out what is new, on the way up and on the way out. Weekend Recipe |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
reviewer reports that Toyota has launched its head-turning Rukus which is
described as a "hot and hip urban alternative to small sports-utility vehicles
and sports wagons".
Motoring : Toyota Rukus |
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This week our wine connoisseur
samples a 2007 Southern Highland Wines Merlot from the NSW Southern Highlands
& a Long Flats Pink Moscato from the Murray Darling. Wine of the Week |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer says
"Movie over Shaun Of The Dead, there is a new Zombie King in town - and it's as
American as a Big Mac, it's Zombieland". DVD
Review : Zombieland |
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And, not only did our intrepid
traveller navigate the river, but the longhouse chief proudly showed him a
basket full of human skulls, trophies of conquests past. Travel : Rajang River,
Borneo |
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According to our
WebWombatTheatre reviewer this production is a welcome addition to
Melbourne's thriving musical theatre scene, it is a joy for audiences to see
this classic musical. Theatre :
Anything Goes |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
reviewer notes that Lotus Australia has announced that Mr Fabian Abal will be
their new General Manager of Sales and Marketing in Australia.
Motoring : Lotus Australia |
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Due to hit the shops this Friday,
the Red Dead Redemption official launch trailer will give you a final
sneek peek at what's in store for you. Happy hunting! Games Trailer |
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Iron Man 2 is making a big splash at
the box office and not least because of our featured celebrity this week. Read
our profile on the glamorous Scarlett Johansson. Celebrities : Scarlett Johansson |
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According to our
WebWombatMusic guru, while Dig Out Your Soul is not likely to
win over too many new fans it is certainly one that takes a few spins to really
appreciate and fall in love with. Music : Oasis |
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Did you know that thanks to a kind
of frog that can no longer be found, millions of people suffering from peptic
ulcers have lost a chance to heal better? Education : Biodiversity
Loss |
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Our WebWombatMotoring writer reports
that Land Rover has confirmed it will be releasing the Range_e, a
diesel-electric hybrid based on their Range Rover Sport. Motoring : Range Rover Range_e
Hybrid |
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Scalloped Potatoes are served as a
vegetable side helping to your main dish. Serve hot with a sprig of parsley. You
will just love the taste. Recipe |
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Our travel writer visits the
galleries, museums, theatres, workshops, churches, beautiful hotels, endless
cafes and restaurants as she roams the grand canals of Venice. Travel : Italy - Venice |
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To our WebWombatDVD
reviewer part of the fun from watching this version is seeing the ways that
Holmes has been updated while still keeping his core essence intact. DVD Review : Sherlock
Holmes |
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Follow the Cybertrons (those cute
little robots who want to dominate the Universe) as they begin their new quest.
Being developed for all platforms. Take a sneak peek here! Games : Transformers: War for
Cybertron |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that the Lotus Elise will sport a new look for 2011, with the
introduction of face-lifted variants of both models and much more! Motoring : Lotus Elise |
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More for the nostalgia buffs as our
WebWombatDVD reviewer looks at The Complete First Season
comprising the six 1970's one-hour episodes, apparently, only for Australian
release. DVD Review : McCloud |
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How is life insurance taken into
account when going through divorce proceedings? What impact does it have? And
what should you consider after the event. Finance : Insurance
& Divorce |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
sat down with Nick Giannopoulos and Vince Colosimo to talk all things ethnic and
to find out once and for all if it's really A Wog's Life. Interview : The Wog Boy 2 |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer takes us
down memory lane as he reviews The Complete First Season of the Banacek
series. If you're a collector then, add this one to your set. DVD
Review : Banacek |
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Team Suzuki Superbike star, and
reigning Australian Superbike Champion, Josh Waters, has secured a test
with the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory AMA Superbike Team. Motoring News : GSX-R1000 AMA Superbike |
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This is a movie that our
WebWombatDVD reviewer wasn't overly impressed by. If you want to read
what he really has to say about it, then be prepared! DVD Review : My Life In
Ruins |
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This week our wine connoisseur
samples a RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007 and talks about some wines to lay down
as investment options. Maybe a bit pricey now, but what of the future? Wine of the Week |
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Our WebWombatTravel writer
takes a nostalgic trip through the churches of Oberndorf to visit the Church of
St Nikolas where that classic Christmas carol Silent Night was first
sung. Travel : Oberndorf, Austria |
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The bleakness of winter in just
around the corner, but does that mean it has to be reflected in your life. Look
to your Star to see what will unfold for you this week: bleakness or vibrancy
and colour. Weekly
Horoscopes |
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Our WebWombatTheatre critic
caught up with James Rooney, Tamara Finch, Rachel Juhasz & Nathan Toovey to
find out about what audiences can expect from this production of "Anything
Goes".
Theatre : Anything Goes |
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Many natural consumers today are
concerned about what we eat and what we put on our bodies but what qualifies as
a "natural" and "pure" product? Health &
Beauty Products: Are They Good For You? |
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Just finished playing this game with
my kids and boy, was it addictive, and fun. Seems Hidden Object Games
are the flavour in the downloadable games segment this month. Give it a try! Games :
Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors |
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A Rum Log / Chocolate Ripple Cake
is a simple dessert to make: with sugar, cream, chopped nuts & Chocolate
Ripple biscuits. But, there is a secret ingredient! Recipe |
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Nowack Motors
have released a variety of performance packages for the MINI Cooper S & MINI
JCW and power upgrades for the MINI One, the Cooper, the MINI One D
and Cooper D. Motoring :
MINI Performance Packages |
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Indigen Armor unveils its extreme
off-road defense vehicle for commercial use and our WebWombatMotoring
writer wonders how long before we see this beast in "private" hands. Motoring : Off-Road Defense Vehicle |
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Get a sneek preview of some of
what's coming up at the movies over the next several months. Three are in the
Horror genre with the odd-one-out being a Romance. Movie Trailers |
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Adobe Photoshop 8 is amongst the
most sophisticated graphics software around with features that even the experts
rarely use. Upgrade your skills in the use of this tool now. Education : Adobe
Photoshop 8 |
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Here is a tip for those crazy
twitterers out there who just want out but are either too afraid or too daunted
by the task. There is no turning back from this solution. Lifestyle : Twitter Nuke |
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Volkswagen showcased its latest in
electric car technology when they unveiled the Golf blue-e-motion concept car, a
pure electric drive version of its Golf, reports our WebWombatMotoring
writer. Motoring : VW Golf
Blue-E-Motion Concept |
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Our WebWombatMovies
reviewer describes this as a collection of short films that add up to one long
love letter to the City of New York (well, Manhattan mostly). Movies : New York, I Love You |
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If you were blown away by this movie
in 3D on the big screen then how will you react to it on your teeny-weeny screen
at home (and in 2D). Regardless, it is a must have for your collection.
DVD Review :Avatar |
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This will be the seventh instalment
in the Call of Duty series where players take the role of a Black Ops
operative involved in missions behind enemy lines. Due for release this
September. Games Trailer
: Call of Duty: Black Ops |
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We said in our review of Iron Man 2
that it would be a Boxoffice smash, well the numbers are proving us
correct. What will happen in the US Charts
when it's released there? Boxoffice : Australia &
USA |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that Renault Australia has released details of the 2010 Renault
Koleos with it's range of new standard features and some price adjustments. Motoring : Renault Koleos |
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Starring Christian Friedel, Ernst
Jacobi, Leonie Benesch, Ulrich Tukur & Ursina Lardi & directed by
Michael Haneke, who according to our WebWombatMovies reviewer has
"outdone himself here". Movies : The White Ribbon |
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Over the years many songs have
provided inspiration to millions. But not all of them have inspired in a clean
wholesome boy next door way! Music : Songs With Attitude |
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This week our wine connoisseur
samples an Ant Moore Kiki Marlborough Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and a
Brookland Valley Estate Cabernet Merlot 2008. Wine of the Week |
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Our WebWombatMovies
reviewer sits down with a big box of popcorn and takes a look at the most
anticipated blockbuster of 2010. Was he impressed? Movies : Iron Man 2 |
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Our gaming expert reviews Grand
Theft Auto which is a standalone combination of the down-loadable episodes from
Grand Theft Auto IV and contains The Lost & Damned and
The Ballad of Gay Tony. Games : GTA:
Episodes From Liberty City |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer
felt that while not as sharp and sassy as its multitude of competitors, Planet
51 is cute enough and solid enough for school holiday crowds. DVD
Review : Planet 51 |
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Visit Haberfield, Sydney for an
Italian food experience. This suburb, 6 km west of Sydney's CBD, celebrates
three different cultures at Piazza Federazione on Ramsay Street. Travel : Haberfield, Sydney |
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Are you in the right job? Are you
satisfied in your job? Do you still get the same buzz going to work
every day? Or is it time to reinvent your career? Take our fast quiz to find
out. Careers : A Quiz |
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If you can't wait for your next fix
of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte & Miranda then let WebWombatMovies
give you a sneek-peek of what they'll be up to! Also trailers of other upcoming
movies. Movie Trailers : What's
Coming |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer took the Renault Mégane 225 Sport for a spin over a week recently.
Find out what he thought of this little beauty. Motoring :
Renault Mégane 225 Sport |
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To help get around that
stumbling-block or to open new vistas in MotoGP 09/10 for PS3 or Xbox360 or in Just
Cause 2 for PS3 or Xbox360 do we have
tips for you. Games : Tips &
Cheats |
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Birch & Paul, in their book
Life & Work, claimed 88% of people are dissatisfied in their job.
Further, expect 5-7 career changes. To upskill & prepare, further Education
may be the answer. Careers
: Education |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer
says, all you have to do with this one is leave your brain at the door, chuck on
some futuristic looking glasses and just enjoy the ride. DVD Review : Cloudy
with a Chance of Meatballs |
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This week in honour of
Baccus our Wine connoisseur samples a Longview Red Bucket Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc 2009 from Adelaide Hills & a Barwang's 2008 Hilltops Shiraz
from Canberra. Wine of the Week |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reveals that F1 teams are close to agreeing upon a new engine formula for
the six-year period beginning in 2013. Motoring News :
New F1 Engine Formula |
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If you missed seeing our Funny
Photos yesterday because you were unable to get on due to the public
holiday, well then, here they are again, and 1000's more like them. Funny & Weird Photos |
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What do your Stars say for you for
the week ahead. Will it be health, wealth or happiness, or, will it be, meeting
up with that long lost friend? Hopefully it won't be heartache or loss. Weekly Horoscopes |
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Our games expert and motorcycle nut
reviews the latest MotoGP game on Xbox 360 where players can take control of
their career on and off of the track. Games : MotoGP 09/10 |
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Our WebWombatMusic guru
reports that Horse Fabulous is a near impossible album to find on
shelves these days, but it's definitely worth chasing up if your a fan of some
great English rock tunes. Music : The Stands |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer
found that, by and large, Night At The Museum 2 : Battle Of The
Smithsonian is bigger and much, much better than the original. DVD : Night At The Museum
2 |
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Our WebWombatMovie writer
sat down with Shane Jacobson, star of Charlie & Boots to talk
outback travel, toilets, beer and transgender actors. Interview : Shane Jacobson |
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Veal Parmagiana had it's roots over
400 years ago in Parma, Italy, Today this, easy to make dish, is served will all
the toppings and is generally dished up with a smattering of vegetables. Recipe |
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Sarah Blasko has quickly risen from
Indie Princess to Australian music Queen in a very short time. This, a
prediction from WebWombatMusic, but where is she heading? Music : Sarah Blasko |
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Good luck if you want a copy. This
is a hot-cake seller for all those Twilight aficionados out there. And, of
course, it's a Two-Disc Special Edition. DVD : The Twilight
Saga - New Moon |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer gives us a first look at what Tuning company Vorsteiner has done with its
new body kit for the BMW M3 E92. Vorsteiner GTRS3 Meets BMW M3
E92 |
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Our wine connoisseur has tantilised
his taste buds with a Tintilla Estate Sparkling Red 2009 from NSW's Hunter
Valley and a Yilgarnia Classic White 2009 from Western Australia's Denmark
region. Wine of the Week |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
sees Beneath Hill 60 and finds is an extraordinary true story which tells the
tale of love, mud and carnage on the Western Front. Movies : Beneath Hill 60 |
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The frame work is all there for a
comedy classic - silly premise, Cusack as your main "story" guy, witty barbs
from Corddry, Robinson, Duke and the criminally underused Chevy Chase, but ...
Movies : Hot Tub Time
Machine |
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If you haven't tried Action,
Adventure, Puzzle, Mahjong and many more genre of downloadable, addictive,
simple and fun to play games, then, what planet have you been on? Downloadable Games |
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The WebWombatMotoring team
take a first look at Suzuki's all-new GSX1250FA, the fully faired all-rounder
adds a versatile sports bike option to Suzuki's street bike range. Two Wheels : Suzuki
GSX1250FA |
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Our WebWombatDVD
reviewer describes this as a bizarre white-collar tale (true story)
follows Damon as Mark Whitacre, a rising star at an agri-industry giant company
who turns FBI whistle blower. DVD Review : The Informant! |
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Kiss-Ass is kicking ass in
the USA but not so in Australia, whereas How to Train Your Dragon is
doing so in both countries. What else is happening? Movie Boxoffice |
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Born in Knoxville, Tennessee and
raised in Twin Falls, Idaho from third through eighth grade and in 1989, her
family moved to Fairfax, Virginia. And she has come a long way since then! Celebrity
Profile : Christina Hendricks |
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Built in 1942-43 the iron bridge was
just one of many along a route hacked through mountainous jungle by Allied
prisoners of war and enforced Asian labourers. Travel : Bridge on the River
Kwai |
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Our WebWombatMoview
reviewer felt, acting wobbles aside, this is a rare example of a poignant tale
of teen yearning that actually does come across as heartfelt and true. Movies : Accidents Happen |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that the Hyundai's i30 range has passed cumulative sales of
500,000 units worldwide with 42,430 units being sold in Australia. Motoring News : Hyundai i30 |
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This is your last days under the
influence of Aries. Later this week you will come under the influence of The
Bull. What will the change mean for you? Wealth, health or happiness? Weekly Horoscopes |
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WebWombatMovies interviews
Brendan Cowell, star & writer of the award winning Australian drama Love My
Way and now seen in Beneath Hill 60 as a WWI hero. Movie Interview :
Brendan Cowell |
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This book by Christine Stinson is a
one to read with a glass of wine and in front of an open fire on a cold winters
night when you just want to relax and not be over taxed. Book Review : Getting Even With
Fran |
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Apricot Chicken is the perfect
winters meal served with a few steamed vegitables and on a bed of boiled rice.
Easy to make and ready to serve in less than 90 minutes. Recipe |
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Our WebWombatGames reviewer
played the latest game developed by Sony Santa Monica and it has everything:
Greek gods and tragedy, mayhem, violence, revenge & betrayal. Game Review : God Of War
III |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
says, the action is gripping, Washington is a convincing badass, everyone else
hams it up and the whole thing looks great. Movies : Book Of Eli |
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Def Jam Rapstar is the first true
interactive Hip Hop music game experience for consoles and will be available for
the Xbox 360, PS3 & Nintendo WiiTM later this year. See the video
here! Games : Def Jam Rapstar |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that Brabus has created a new one-off sports car tuning kit for
the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. Motoring : Brabus
Vanish Mercedes-Benz SL 65 |
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The Royal Hawaiian Hotel on the
sands of Waikiki beach has a long and distinguished history, so says our
WebWombatTravel writer. Read some of it here. Travel : Honolulu, Hawaii |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer
found Paranormal Activity to be a bit of a light weight even though the concept
was potentially chilling. But for an $11,000 budget what can one expect. DVD Review : Paranormal
Activity (Blu Ray) |
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Our WebWombatMotoring writer reports that sales of
motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles were sold were down in the first
quarter of this year - a decrease of 12.2 per cent from the same period last
year. Motoring : Motorcycle Sales Down |
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This week our wine connoisseur
rolls around his palate a Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and a
sparkling wine from Italy's Piedmont region, a Gabbiano Asti. Wine of the Week |
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What's kicking-ass at the movies
this week, well it's not Kick-Ass, yet! Check out what's on the way up
and what's on the way out of the charts in Australia & the USA. Movies Box Office |
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Read our weekly update on your
Stars. How are you going to fair this week? Love, good fortune, meet an old
friend, take on a new job or will it be more of the same for you? Weekly Horoscope |
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Our WebWombatMovie buff
reviews Date Night, starring Tina Fey & Steve Carell who attempt to
reignite the marital spark but get involved in a series of crazy events.
Movies : Date Night |
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You can't travel far in England without being regaled about the
old haunted house or castle or one with a mysterious past. Our
WebWombatTravel writer visited one and lived to tell the tale. Travel : Oxfordshire, England |
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Our WebWombatGames reviewer
interviewed Chris Avelone, Obsidian's Creative Director, about their new
forthcoming game Fallout: New Vegas. Games Interview : Chris
Avelone |
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A Plum Sago Pudding is very simple
to make and can be served as hot dessert. A little pre-preparation required but
that's it. A mouthwatering treat. Weekend Recipe |
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WebWombatMotoring gives our
readers a first look at Subaru Australia's release next month of their special
edition Impreza WRX Club Spec 10. Motoring : Subaru Impreza
WRX Club Spec 10 |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
found that individual scenes worked brilliantly and the visuals were often
stunning, but, unfortunately, the whole thing turned stale well before the end.
Movie : Micmacs |
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buying insurance when finalising your mortgage or through your superannuation
fund may not always be the best options. Finance : Life Insurance
Mistakes To Avoid |
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