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SHARKNADO:THE 4TH AWAKENS
01Express 12pm Encore 9.30pmSyfy / Foxtel
The pop culture phenomenon that is seeminglyunkillable, the fourth entry into the Sharknadofranchise offers up more ridiculous plotting, crazycameos, awful CGI and terrible acting. But it's just soover the top, you won't even care.
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SUICIDESQUAD
04In Cinemas Nationwide
DC Comics' worst villains band together to save theworld... what could go wrong? All the fan favouritesare here Joker, Harley Quinn, Deadshot and thislooks like a helluva lot of fun. Definitely not one forthe kiddies, but a fun flick for grownups who knowthat it's good to be bad!
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EKKA2016
05Brisbane Showgrounds, QLD
August is Ekka time. Officially called the RoyalQueensland Show, this is when the country comes tothe city, or more specifically when Queensland kidsget showbags! Wood chopping, farm animals, endlessfood, and all the spinning rides your stomach canhandle. It might cost an arm and a leg, but the kidswill have a great time.
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RIOOLYMPICS
06August 622Channel 7 + Digital Channels
The two weeks every 4 years that stop the world.Sports nuts will lose sleep over events they've nevereven heard of before, but you'll feel more proud ofyour fellow Aussies than you thought possible. A goodchance to educate the kids about competition,commitment, and whatever Dressage is.
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GAMEOBSESSION EXPO
07Mannum ShowgroundsMannum, SA
Step into medieval times or your favourite fantasyworld. Mannum Showgrounds are hosting GameObsession Expo, an allage celebration of games,activities and obsessions. Where else can you visitNarnia, Hogwarts, Middle Earth, Westeros and theForgotten Realms on the same day?
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BADMOMS
11In Cinemas Nationwide
If you're tired of having to live up to the Perfect Mumlabel, take a page from these ladies' playbook. Thislooks like just the raunchy ticket for a girls night out.Go on mums, you deserve it.
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PROJECTMC2
12All Episodes Available August 12Netflix
The kickass scientific spy girls are back for anotherseason of elementary espionage on Netflix. Science,secret missions, and friendship, this series has got itall for girls who know that smart is the new cool.
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THEGET DOWN
12All Episodes Available August 12Netflix
Baz Luhrmann + the 70's = visual magic. Chroniclingthe end of disco and the rise of hiphop in The Bronxmight seem a world away from Strictly Ballroom, butLuhrmann has a flair with music and dance, so if thestory hits the right beat as well, this one could begreat. TRAILER
WWE LIVE
13Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Wrestling fans are in for a treat when the WWEhits Sydney for one night only. See all yourfavourites including John Cena, Roman Reigns,Seth Rollins, AJ Styles and many more. With somany superstars hitting the mat, there'll be moretheatrics than you can swing a fold up chair at.
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PERTHSCIENCE FESTIVAL
14Aug 1314Perth Cultural Centre, WA
Snakes, stargazing and slime, oh my! Get down tothe Perth Science Festival for over 50 interactivestalls, explosive experiments, science theatre andmore. The weekend long event gives the kids (andyou) a chance to learn a bit and get hands on funas well.
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ALADDIN:THE MUSICAL
17Aug 3 Oct 23Capital Theatre, Sydney
The Disney classic got the Broadway musical treatmentand has hitched a carpet down to Sydney's CapitolTheatre. Featuring all your favourite songs from the film,performed live on stage by a giant cast this is sure toentertain children from 6 to 106.
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LEGO STAR WARS:THE FREEMAKERADVENTURES
19Fridays 6pm from August 19Disney XD
The thrills of Star Wars meets the irreverent humour of theLego in this brand new series. Fans of the Lego Star Warsvideo games will find a lot to like in this one, set betweenEmpire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi and following theFreemakers, a family of sibling scavengers who are throwninto the epic conflict against the Empire.
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JURASSICGARDEN
2011am til 3pmAustralian Botanic Garden, Sydney
Anybody can learn about dinosaurs from books or movies,but Sydneysiders will find it's much better to learn aboutthem, and their lost world, in person. If you or your kids arefascinated by the Jurassic world, you will love the JurassicGarden event being held at The Australian Botanic Garden.Get up close and personal with some Prehistoric fauna andmeet two true blue Aussie dinos too.
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LITTLE BIGDASH
21Sydney International Regatta CentrePenrith NSW
Little Big Dash is returning to Sydney this August, with itsawesome outdoor, family themed adventure obstaclecourse. Featuring fun and colourful stages such as donuts,of the inflatable not edible variety, bubbles, towers andtunnels, this obstacle course is for family teams and tons offun for young and old.
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ADVENTURESIN BABYSITTING
26Friday August 26th 7pmDisney Channel
To celebrate 100 Disney Channel original movies, theHouse Of Mouse has remade the 80's classic Adventures InBabysitting for a whole new generation. It won't hold acandle to the original, but if your kids are turned offwatching "old" movies, maybe they might want to revistthe Elisabeth Shue version after seeing this.
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INTERNATIONALCOSPLAY DAY
27Botanic Gardens, AdelaideVarious celebrations Nationwide
Millions of enthusiastic cosplayers across the world will begetting out their Saturday finest to celebrate the annual daycelebrating their passion. Every city has their own scene, and ifyou're an Adelaide dweller, you should make your way down tothe Botanic Gardens to join in your fellow revellers. Even if youdon't do cosplay yourself, this will be an awesome day for thefamily to come along and enjoy the colourful performances.
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DAVIDATTENBOROUGH'SVIRTUAL REALITYEXPERIENCES
28Until Oct 9Australian Museum, Sydney
Immerse yourself in the first natural history documentariesdesigned for virtual reality. Be among the first in Australia touse the latest VR technology in two breathtaking and uniquejourneys through the Great Barrier Reef and even all the wayback to the first signs of life 500 millions years ago.Breathtaking.
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PIXEL
31Aug 31 Sept 4Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
The international phenomenon Pixel is an exploration oftechnology and dance. This cutting edge show is a crossbetween dance, video, and a light show. For one week onlycatch this renowned show at Melbourne's Her Majesty'sTheatre. Caution may blow your mind.
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