Opinion
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Comfort food
The 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 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…