Opinion
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Special friendship culminated in play
Comedy Theatre Melbourne The Odd Couple Two suddenly single pals – a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious fashion writer – strain their friendship by becoming…
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Bootleg Star Wars needs better script writers
Rebel Moon Starring Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein and Michiel Huisman Rated M Part 1: 3/5, Part 2: 3.5/5 Best described as bootleg Star Wars, Zack…
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The “BookTok generation”
In last week’s article, we explored the “Discovering a Good Read” report from Australia Reads, which identifies the reasons given by teenagers for their withdrawal…
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Local talent in a bygone era
One hundred years ago country towns in Victoria relied mainly on visiting concert artists and circuses troupes for entertainment, but they also organised their own.…
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Preparing for winter
Sleep It appears that every man’s insomnia is as different from his neighbour’s as are their daytime hopes and aspirations by F. Scott Fitzgerald. As the…
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The Great Gatsby play coming to the 1812 theatre
The 1812 Theatre The Great Gatsby Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carroway, a young newcomer to Long Island,…
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CARTOON: Safer speed signs
Yarra Ranges Council will install four radar speed display signs at Birmingham Primary School in Mount Evelyn and Wandin Yallock Primary School in Wandin North…
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Truly Great Horror Movie for 2024
Late Night With The Devil Starring David Dasmalchian, Ingrid Torelli and Ian Bliss MA15+ 4.5/5 Late Night With The Devil is an enthralling, ingenious horror…
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CARTOON: Anzac Day
Once again, all Australians commemorated the Anzac spirit for veterans who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of the country on Thursday 25 April.
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Australia’s premier comedy roadshow is coming Upwey
Burrinja Theatre Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. Australia’s premier comedy roadshow is coming Upwey. Australia’s biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off on its…
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Anzac Day
For many the long stablished story of the Gallipoli landings and to a lesser extent the Western Front remain the defining moments for our country.…
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New research on teenage reading
In September 2023, we reported the findings of the Australia Reads Research Review to help readers understand contemporary reading trends. A non-profit organisation, Australia Reads…