Opinion
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A simple New Year’s resolution that could save your life
Dear editor, Many of us make a promise or two at this time of year to do more for our health. But there’s one subject…
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Another Avatar special effects extravaganza
Avatar: Fire and Ash Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Stephen Lang M 3.75/5 The third film in the Avatar franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash…
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People of the Dandenongs unite through tragedy
The following content discusses topics related to loss and death by suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution and seek…
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A New Year’s letter from the Chief Fire Officer
Happy New Year, Victoria. I hope your 2026 is one full of hope, happiness and good health. Personally? I am thrilled by a summer that…
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ATAR: Not the only path
Across Victoria this week the 2025 VCE results were announced. A record number of 65,586 students completed the VCE and of these 49,310 received an…
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Worst Films of 2025
A small negative trend I noticed this year involves certain film productions missing their own troubling implications. Elio, Pixar’s latest family film, doesn’t realise the…
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Youth in the crosshairs
It seems that our youth are again in the cross hairs of both State and Federal governments. Last week the Victorian Parliament passed laws lowering…
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No Betting
Cartoonist Danny Zemp’s take on Australia’s obsession with the Melbourne Cup, highlighting the potential financial loss from gambling. Read more
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Melbourne Cup a mirror of society
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away, and know when to run. The Spring…
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Kemp’s Curtain Call
Burrinja Theatre Speak Percussion Percussion, Conversation, Degustation is a captivating blend of improvisational music and cross-artistic performance, led by Dure Dara – Melbourne food along…
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Great film with misbegotten ending
Bugonia Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis MA15+ 4/5 Bugonia is yet another gripping psychological thriller directed by Oscar-winning auteur Yorgos Lanthimos. Michelle…
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History of the Mt Evelyn Railway Station
Mt Evelyn Railway Station opened as the Olinda Vale Unattended Platform on 13 November 1901 at the highest point (225m above sea level) on the…
