Top 5 books reviewed in 2024
With Christmas fast approaching, it is time to reflect on the progress we made in 2024 while planning new projects and fresh goals for...
CARTOON: Merry Christmas
Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this year's cartoons.
Cartoons will continue with more creative ideas next year.
Supporting children’s mental health during these challenging times
Proper nutrition plays a critical role in brain function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. In fact, certain nutrients have been shown to help manage...
Best films of 2024 list
The fact that I couldn't compile a full top ten of bad movies last week already shows what a good year 2024 was for...
More entertainments coming
Alex theatre St. Kilda
A Very Naughty Christmas.
Australia’s favourite adults only Christmas show makes its way to London and returns to Brisbane, Gold Coast and...
Summer fruit
Sitting on my kitchen table is a bowl of peaches and nectarines bought a few days before: round plush peaches with their velvety skin...
Let’s prepare for hot and dry season
The CFA’s declared Fire Danger Period will begin in the Yarra Ranges on 23 December.
We all know that this formally starts the fire...
The Great Forest National Park: A Gateway for Families, Adventure and Conservation
National parks are places of stunning natural beauty; they stand as enduring symbols of national pride and heritage. National parks reflect a country’s commitment...
Beyond horror
Horror stories don't need murder, mayhem and madness to create a sense of dread, despair and doom.
The best stories in this genre both...
Worst films of 2024
It's finally happened – after eleven years of running this column, I didn't see enough bad movies this year.
2024 still had a decent crop...
CARTOON: Two weeks to go
Two weeks left until Christmas.
Have you bought a present for your loved ones?
Small business
When small businesses thrive, our community thrives.
Whether it’s a sign hanging on the fence of a local sporting ground or sponsoring our local events...
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Take the stress out of Christmas and dine out
Dining out on Christmas Day is becoming increasingly popular, and there are several reasons why more people are choosing to celebrate the holiday in...
