Opinion
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CARTOON: Oxymorons
Anti-immigration protests took place in major cities in Australia on Sunday 31 August. In Melbourne’s CBD, anti-immigration protesters and pro-Palestine rally participants clashed. Read more
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Fun entertainments for locals
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Importances of Being Earnest This version of The Importance of Being Ernest, as envisioned by the production team, has an unique…
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Why Foster Carers are vital to Animal Aid
At Animal Aid, we believe every animal deserves a second chance – and sometimes, all it takes is a couch to curl up on and…
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Spring cleaning
You can smell Spring. Spring in Victoria means changeable weather, pollen-heavy air filled with fragrances, the mix of native and imported blooms, from the gold…
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SHHAG disappointed by the government’s decision
The tender for the Casey Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) has been released, it specifies “in Lilydale” unlike the Nillumbik tender which is not prescriptive…
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A response for Palestine by a refugee activist
I read the article in last week’s Star Mail with dismay. Mr Goodman ‘a Jewish man’ has made some statements I believe are extremely questionable,…
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Lots of good news for Monbulk
It has been a very busy time since I last wrote my State of Affairs column. The Premier visited Mountain District Learning Centre in Ferntree…
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CARTOON: Machete in and out
The law change from Monday 1 September makes it illegal to own, use, carry, transport or sell the knives without an exemption or valid approval.…
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More accessible news platforms, less informed
Monday 1 September was National Wattle Day, celebrating the Golden Wattle, our national floral emblem, symbolising national pride, unity and resilience. Against this, the week…
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Dolls drove away with the quality
Honey Don’t Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans MA15+ 3.5/5 The second solo film from Ethan Coen (half of the iconic Coen Brothers…
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Heartening tale exploring serious issues
The Love Contract, by Australian author Steph Vizard, is the winner of the 2022 Banjo Prize. The romantic comedy stars 35-year-old Zoe, who is “amazing,…
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Safety of our children, our top priority
The safety of our children should always be our top priority. There are so many families and communities that have been deeply impacted by horrific…
