Opinion
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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…
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Three… essential actions to foster a culture of inclusivity
Learn About Different Cultures: Take time to learn about and appreciate different cultures, traditions, and histories. This can be done by reading books, watching documentaries,…
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Letter: Community generosity helps HICCI
On behalf of Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI), I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who generously donated to our…
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Top 5 books reviewed in 2024
With Christmas fast approaching, it is time to reflect on the progress we made in 2024 while planning new projects and fresh goals for 2025.…
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Best films of 2024 list
The fact that I couldn’t compile a full top ten of bad movies last week already shows what a good year 2024 was for cinema,…
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The Great Forest National Park: A Gateway for Families, Adventure and Conservation
National parks are places of stunning natural beauty; they stand as enduring symbols of national pride and heritage. National parks reflect a country’s commitment to…
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More entertainments coming
Alex theatre St. Kilda A Very Naughty Christmas. Australia’s favourite adults only Christmas show makes its way to London and returns to Brisbane, Gold Coast…
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Summer fruit
Sitting on my kitchen table is a bowl of peaches and nectarines bought a few days before: round plush peaches with their velvety skin and…