Opinion
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Ten books from National Reconciliation Week
This year’s National Reconciliation Week took place from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in our nation’s reconciliation journey –…
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CARTOON: King’s Birthday
The king’s birthday was set to June to increase the chance of fair weather during the birthday celebrations in the United Kingdom. In the Northern…
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The treats of the theatre
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Suite Surrender It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel, assistants, luggage, and…
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Shaping the future
Over recent months, we’ve asked the community to share their thoughts, expertise and experiences with us, as we begin shaping our Council Plan for the…
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Like father, like daughter
The Watchers Starring Dakota Fanning and Olwen Fouere Rated M 3.75/5 The Watchers is an engrossing, atmospheric horror film and a solid directorial debut for…
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A genre-bending work
Chinese Fish, a verse novel by Melbourne-based poet Grace Yee, was the winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature and the Prize for Poetry at…
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Atlas (Shrugs)
Atlas Starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu and Gregory James Cohan Rated M 3.25/5 Atlas is an unfocused but enjoyable sci-fi throwback starring Jennifer Lopez as…
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Two winners of Literary Awards
When was the last time you bought, borrowed and read a book of poetry? Or heard someone recite a memorized poem at an event: a…
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CARTOON: The Cuppa Family
As the season changes to winder, mornings are getting colder and colder.
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Exciting entertainments
Burrinja Theatre Greece Lightening – Garry Stars, Zeus, Fools and Drachmas. One idiots Mythical Quest for Prosperity. An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of…
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Mighty Matriarchs and Dainty Daughters
The 19th century pioneers went in for large families. Even with the high infant mortality of the time, a mother might still rear a dozen…
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Social media and safety of children
Over the last decade, we have seen social media grow rapidly in use and importance. Marketing and advertising has shifted away from its traditional home…