Opinion
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The Electric State fails to spark
The 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 Bell
As 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 service
New trees will be replanted at the car park of Healesville Walk Shopping Centre.
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Good but not best picture good
Anora 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 Gala
Across 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 hardest
In 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 MWF
Renowned American author Stephen King once said: “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” A similar note comes from Veronica Sullivan, director of the 2025 Melbourne…
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MCU gets Suicide Squad right
Thunderbolts Starring Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Lewis Pullman M 4/5 Effectively the Suicide Squad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thunderbolts follows Yelena (Florence Pugh),…
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CARTOON: Voting done
The federal election was finally over on Saturday 3 May. Aaron Violi retained the seat of Casey against Labor’s Naomi Oakley amid a Liberal fallout…
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Entertainment set in local theatres
Karralyka Thjeatre Songs of Bon Jovi – Sang by Rob Mills. Featuring a band of some of Australia’s best musical backing Aussie superstar of stage…
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Voters see through spin, and value journalistic integrity
In the final days of the federal election campaign, Peter Dutton’s decision to lash out at the media was not just desperate, it was dangerous.…
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CARTOON: Voting overload
What is the major issue you are concerned about which influenced your vote for this federal election?