Opinion
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Two fun plays coming to local theatres
Eltham Little Theatre Into the Woods Jnr. Once Upon a time Eltham Little Theatre cordially invited you to a far-off kingdom to meet a fair…
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Commending the region’s volunteers
Volunteers are the glue that holds our community together. If you have been to an Anzac Day commemoration, local Christmas carols, a family fun day,…
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Democracy, media and politics
Democracy is hard work not just for leaders but also for citizens. Its ability to survive against authoritarian inroads is dependent on vigilant and informed…
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Stunning sophomore slasher success
Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 Starring Scott Chambers, Tallulah Evans and Ryan Oliva Rated R18+ 3.75/5 The sequel to the atrocious Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey,…
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Q and A with Maria Millers
Thanks to The Star Mail, this reviewer recently connected with Maria Millers, founder of the Woorilla Poetry Prize. Maria was born in Harbin, a city…
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Burrinja Theatre is calling out for young Bell Curve performers
Burrinja Theatre Bell Curve Call Out Are you an experienced musician or a music enthusiast? Are you between the ages of 12 and 25? Keen…
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A fantasy novel on language, friendship and revolution
A review of Babel by R.F. Kuang The full title of American author R.F. Kuang’s 2022 Nebula Award-winning fantasy novel is “Babel, or the Necessity…
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CARTOON: Rates stay high
Australia’s interest rate keeps hiking and MOST Australians are suffering from it.
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Soup
When it’s cold, or you’re feeling miserable, what food do you turn to for comfort? For many of us, the answer is soup. When prepared…
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Linklater Hits a Home Run with Hitman
Hit Man Starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona Rated MA15+ 4.5/5 Hit Man is a scintillating, brilliantly-written crime comedy by Richard Linklater. Gary Johnson (Glen…
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Now is the winter
‘Now is the winter of our discontent’ is the famous opening line of Shakespeare’s play Richard III. It has come to mean a period of…
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Comedy, circus fun and a spooky long-time favourite
Gemco Players Night Watch Two types of people laugh at the law, those that break it and those that make it.. Set in Ankj-Morpork, one…