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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...

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 Atlas, an analyst...

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:...

CARTOON: The Cuppa Family

As the season changes to winder, mornings are getting colder and colder.

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 Greek Mythology...

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...

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...

Fallout: Outback Edition

Mad Max: Fury Road Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth Rated MA15+ 4/5 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is another enthralling action epic from iconic Australian director George...

The Odd Couple at The Comedy Theatre

The Badin theatre. Jimmie the Beatle Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles tour of Australia in 1964 with the world premiere production of Jimmie the...

Built in a day!

Almost from its foundation Badger Creek near Healesville developed a strong sense of 'community'. Although there had been some scattered farms earlier, the gradual...

CARTOON: Rebuild Lilydale Road

Healesville community is concerning about the 90-degree angle parking bays on Lilydale Road.

Stories as magic

Lili Wilkinson is one of Australia's finest authors of books for children and young adults. Her novel A Hunger of Thorns – winner of the...

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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten

A low-pressure trough is moving across Victoria today triggering showers and thunderstorms across the state in warm and humid airmass ahead of the trough. Severe...