Opinion
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A fine example of romantasy
The North Wind, by American author Alexandria Warwick, is the second work in the romantasy genre that this reviewer has ever read. It allows this…
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Cindy McLeish prioritises safety of the community this year
We have welcomed the first month of 2025 and with it, new changes and possibilities locally in the Yarra Ranges and at a state level.…
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The story of Dragonkeeper
Dragonkeeper, the 2024 animated fantasy adventure film based on Australian author Carole Wilkinson’s award-winning 2003 novel of the same name, is now showing at Cameo…
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The second Hhrror remake of 2025
Wolf Man Starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner and Matilda Firth M 4/5 A werewolf character piece may not be for everyone, but Wolf Man, the…
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Cartoon: Daniel Sanders, 2025 Dakar Rally champion
Three Bridges’ Daniel Sanders has secured his first-ever victory in the 2025 edition of the Dakar Rally, becoming only the second Australian to win the…
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Coalition plan for Casey
It’s a new year, and 2025 is an important one for our nation. The summer break provided many in our community with a much needed…
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A story about tensions in tough times
If you like Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, then you’ll probably enjoy Australian author Sean Wilson’s Gemini Falls, which also explores serious and complex…
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Seth’s take on all things Golden Globes
The 82nd Golden Globes took place on January 6, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Comedian Nikki Glaser, the first solo female host…
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CARTOON: Free speech
Meta recently announced its new policies to allow more speech and fewer mistakes. How are these changes going to affect social media?
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Becoming a joyful reviewer
My new year’s resolution for 2025 is to be a joyful book reviewer. Why? Because, after four years of writing the “Passion for Prose” column,…
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Explore, prepare, enjoy
Welcome to 2025. The new year means 12 months of events, of community projects, or engagements, of exciting possibilities for every one of us, whether…
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Dracula by another name
Nosferatu Starring Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult Rated M 4.5/5 The fourth film from writer-director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a tremendously tense horror…