Opinion
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Father Defrauded of $230,000 by Son in Shocking Case of Elder AbuseRay, 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 FestivalIt may seem strange for this book column to discuss movies, but the forthcoming Melbourne Taiwan Film Festival is a highly recommended event. Taking place… 
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CARTOON: Out of control firesWith the lifting of Fire Danger Period restrictions on Thursday 1 May, many Yarra Ranges residents have taken to conducting long-awaited burn-offs. Unfortunately, multiple factors… 
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Comfort foodThe Indian summer we have been enjoying so far is coming to an end with trees almost into their full autumn colour and increasingly crispy… 
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An action-packed space opera“Space opera” is a sub-genre of science fiction that emphasises space warfare. According to Wikipedia, this type of work features “technological and social advancements…in faster-than-light… 
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The Electric State fails to sparkThe Electric State Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and Giancarlo Esposito M 3.5/5 Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, The Electric State is a… 
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Lilydale’s Fire BellAs the Lilydale township developed, the need for a fire brigade, and a fire alarm system was desperately needed. In 1904, newspapers reported yet another… 
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CARTOON: Coles tree serviceNew trees will be replanted at the car park of Healesville Walk Shopping Centre. 
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Good but not best picture goodAnora Starring Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshtein and Yura Borisov MA15+ 4/5 Written and directed by Sean Baker, Anora is a solid but slightly overrated film… 
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Vamp dish for 2025 Met GalaAcross the world, the 2025 Met Gala recently embraced the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, celebrating the rich legacy of Black dandyism, and a slew… 
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New tax hits farmers hardestIn 2014, Victorian Labor promised no new taxes. After 10 years in power, with net debt growing by $59.6 million per day, forecast to reach… 
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Magical thinking for forthcoming MWFRenowned American author Stephen King once said: “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” A similar note comes from Veronica Sullivan, director of the 2025 Melbourne… 
 












