First Mia and Jesse, now Angelina? Well, we were hoping so, but maybe not. We reported this week that two of Hollywood’s hot young actors – Canberra’s Mia Wasikowska and boyfriend Jesse Eisenberg – were spotted having gelato at the Bermagui Gelati Clinic on the South Coast.
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Eisenberg, who starred in The Social Network, was obviously getting a taste of Canberra’s summer playground from Wasikowska, whose most recent project is the starring role in Madam Bovary.
Then we heard another little slice of the South Coast may end up in Unbroken, the film being made in Australia by Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.
It seems Bega Valley Shire Council has an application for some filming to be done of the picturesque old wooden bridge over Wallaga Lake, north of Bermagui. The bridge was built in the 1890s and is certainly cinematic-looking.
The council’s general manager Leanne Barnes said they believed the filming, yet to be done, was for Unbroken, the epic life story of World War Two hero Louis “Louie” Zamperini. But that was just a hunch.
Sadly, Screen NSW tells us that the filming is not for Unbroken but isn’t sure who is doing the production. With the council shutdowns we couldn’t confirm who was doing the filming, but watch this space.
Ms Barnes said it was no surprise film companies were interested in the South Coast.
“It is stunningly beautiful but also has these wonderful views and vistas which have that wonderful look of some time ago,” she said.
Brumbies laugh at White Christmas
Good to see Brumbies and Wallabies player Nic White hasn’t let the festive season go to his head and is continuing a strict training regime, on the bike even at Christmas. He posted this shot on Instagram, cute onesie and all, on Christmas Day, admitting he might be 23 but nothing has changed his enthusiasm for toys on the big day.
Punters on the money
Lots of excitement this week over reports former Australian Defence Force chief General Peter Cosgrove will be Australia’s next governor-general.
We just want to remind readers that the Braddon Punters Club has had him favourite for the post for at least a month, as you can see from our snippet of November 23.
The Braddon Punters Club is a group of public servants who used to meet at the Braddon Club – but now head to the Canberra City Bowling Club – to punt on various ventures.
Hourly, daily countdown (to New Year)
Aussie rock band You Am I headline the free concert on New Year’s Eve in Canberra on Tuesday.
The family concert in Civic Square will run from 7pm to 12.30am while the Bass in the Place dance party in Garema Place will be on from 9pm to 1am.
Both have free entry.
Alex Gibson will kick off the Civic Square concert at 7pm. You Am I are expected to take to the stage about 8.20pm. They’ll break for fireworks at 9pm and then back on for more music.
Touchasoul will also perform. The second fireworks will be at midnight, set to a soundtrack.
The Bass in the Place party will feature DJs including Uberjak’d.
Both the Civic Square and Garema Place events are alcohol-free. ACTION Buses will operate on a normal Tuesday timetable, with the Nightrider service also available. Go to www.action.act.gov.au for more details.
Gardens alive with free music
It was voted one of the 100 things people like about Canberra and the Summer Sounds series at the Australian National Botanic Gardens has become a firm favourite on the calendar for many Canberrans.
The series, featuring some of Canberra’s best live bands in the magical setting of the gardens, is held each Saturday and Sunday evening throughout January, starting from next weekend.
The concerts run between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Bring a picnic and have a dance on the Eucalypt Lawn. Entry is $2 donation per person or $5 per family. Donations contribute towards conservation projects initiated by the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
The first concerts on next weekend, feature The Fuelers (rockabilly, country and pop) on Saturday, January 4, and The Method (rock/funk/soul/pop) on Sunday, January 5.
The gardens are in Clunies Ross Street, Acton.
Desai takes a break
Even a Masterchef maestro needs a night off. Queanbeyan’s Masterchef favourite Rishi Desai was spotted enjoying the burgers in Grill’d in the Canberra Centre on Monday.
What's On
Summernats 27 starts on Thursday and continues until Sunday, January 5 at Exhibition Park in Canberra. The City Cruise down Northborne Avenue starts at noon on Thursday. The Living End feature in the Friday night concert. The burnout championships start at 1pm on the Sunday, January 5. The Miss Summernats finals will be on the Saturday afternoon, January 4.
