Opinion
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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 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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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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Local acts to schedule into the diary
CPP Community Theatre Seussical JR Seussical Jr takes you into the world of Dr Seuss, where we visit beloved characters such as The Cat in…
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Constance (Connie) Coleman – artist, conservationist, poet and teacher
Many locals have fond memories of Constance Coleman, artist, conservationist and teacher. Henrietta Constance ‘Connie’ Coleman was born in Melbourne on 21 October 1903. Her…
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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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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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August has arrived early
The weather has changed to cold now. Please keep yourself warm!
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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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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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