Opinion
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CARTOON: Not straight enough
The corners of Melba Highway in Yering have proved problematic for drivers numerous times over recent weeks. This is cartoonist Danny Zemp’s interpretation of just…
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A brilliant, uplifting read
A review of The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve The Memory Collectors, by American film and TV producer and author Dete Meserve, is one of…
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Thy cup overfloweth with irony
The Phoenician Scheme Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera M 4/5 The latest film from writer-director Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme is…
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A gentle, heart-warming story
The National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Each year a picture book is chosen, written and…
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Hurry Up Tomorrow
Hurry Up Tomorrow Starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan MA15+ 3/5 Not One Of The Worst Films of 2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow is…
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Are you getting enough water?
Headachy? A bit tired and sluggish? Before you blame the weather, last night’s sleep or your third coffee, ask yourself if you’ve actually had any…
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August has arrived early
The weather has changed to cold now. Please keep yourself warm! Read more
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The Russians came – and went!
On 22 May 1960, nearly 400 people attended an unusual event for Healesville. A Home for Aged Russian Refugees was officially opened in Mt Riddell…
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Not just possible – a certain good time
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell and Esai Moralles M 4.5/5 The direct sequel to Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning from 2023,…
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Child care
“If you want to understand a society, look at how it treats its children.” Tim Winton, author of Cloudstreet Many readers will recall being a…
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Father Defrauded of $230,000 by Son in Shocking Case of Elder Abuse
Ray, a 78-year-old retired tradesman and business owner, never imagined he would become a victim of elder abuse at the hands of his own son.…
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Check out the Melbourne Taiwan Film Festival
It may seem strange for this book column to discuss movies, but the forthcoming Melbourne Taiwan Film Festival is a highly recommended event. Taking place…
