Review: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra presented by Cine Concerts
On Saturday the Film Concert Series returned to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with a matinee and evening concert of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third, and probably the most exciting film in the Harry Potter series. The ‘Great Hall’ of the Brisbane Convention Centre was a fitting location and was packed with excited wand waving Wizards and Witches with a smattering of Muggles.
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University Added a Grenade Tossing Event to their Athletics Event
The North University of China wants students to put down their javelins and pick up their hand grenades.
News from the China Youth Daily newspaper reported that North University of China had decided to introduce a "500-gram grenade toss" to its track and field event in May.
Students will be throwing weighted replicas of a Type 23 projectile, a wood-handled grenade based on the German World War Two stick grenade.
Rice grown in carbon dioxide environments may be less nutritious
Scientists are warning that rice — one of the world's most important staple crops- may become less nutritious in the future.
Researchers in Japan and China have found that protein, iron and zinc levels in rice all fell significantly when grown in higher carbon dioxide environments.
"For some populations in the world, rice is a major source of nutrients," University of Tokyo's Professor Kobayashi said.
"For those people, this is not very good news."
Evidence of Ancient Feast Unearthed near Pilbara Mining Site
Archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artefacts — including evidence of a kangaroo cook-up — inside a remote cave in the far north-west of Australia.
The site in Western Australia's Pilbara region has said to be leased by mining giant BHP Billiton.
The remnants of the ancient campfire consisted of about 20cm of fine white ash and contains pieces of charcoal which will be sent off for radiocarbon dating.
Etihad Stadium to be renamed
The popular AFL venue, Etihad Stadium will be renamed “Marvel Stadium” under a deal with Disney.
The stadium has signed an eight-year agreement with the entertainment giant beginning later this year.
Many questioned whether the decision was a 'late April Fool's joke' and took aim at the number of name changes the stadium has had.
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Bee boy's charity honey-making venture
A 10-year-old entrepreneur said that studying the hardworking nature of the bees in his backyard honey start-up business has inspired him to aim high.
Finn has built his own honey-making venture from scratch in the family's Gold Coast backyard.
He has now raised almost $3,000 for charity which will go to an Adventist Development and Relief Agency beekeeping project in Malawi.
"One of my biggest goals is to get a car before uni and to get one before my brother does," he said.
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Ex-solider caught after months on the run
A former British soldier suspected of a series of burglaries in central France has been caught after spending five months on the run.
The man was discovered after police and locals looked through the woods near Surin village.
The suspect had been using his army training and survival skills to live the camouflaged shelter, police say.
He had already been charged with several burglaries in the area but went missing at the time of his trial in January.