Opinion
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State Forests are Great Forests
I write in rebuttal to Lindenmayer, Taylor and Rees’ ‘Opinion’ piece “The Great Forest National Park” (GFNP) as published by the Mountain Views Star Mail…
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The best cartoons of 2024
The cartoon genius of Danny Zemp was rife in 2024, with his take on key issues, news stories and things happening around the Yarra Ranges…
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Dracula by another name
Nosferatu Starring Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult Rated M 4.5/5 The fourth film from writer-director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a tremendously tense horror…
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Explore, prepare, enjoy
Welcome to 2025. The new year means 12 months of events, of community projects, or engagements, of exciting possibilities for every one of us, whether…
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Becoming a joyful reviewer
My new year’s resolution for 2025 is to be a joyful book reviewer. Why? Because, after four years of writing the “Passion for Prose” column,…
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Letter: Community generosity helps HICCI
On behalf of Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI), I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who generously donated to our…
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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 2025.…
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CARTOON: Merry Christmas
Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this year’s cartoons. Cartoons will continue with more creative ideas next year.
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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 stress…
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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 cinema,…
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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…
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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 and…