Opinion
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Chuck-e-choose something else
Five Nights at Freddy’s Starring Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio and Elizabeth Lali Rated M 3.25/5 Based on the popular video game of the same name,…
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When the Argentinian sailors came to Healesville
Over a long period soldiers and sailors making official visits to Melbourne, often, were invited to spend a day or more in Healesville. They included…
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Nowhere deserves notice
Nowhere Starring Anna Castillo and Tamar Novas Rated MA15+ 3.75/5 Nowhere is a very solid Spanish survival thriller driven by a riveting central performance. Fleeing…
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A special Q&A with The Cost director
On October 6, the Memorial Hall in Healesville hosted a special screening and Q&A event for The Cost, the latest film by director Matthew Holmes.…
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Big decision for all to make
At the end of this week we will all be required to vote in a referendum for which many of us are ill prepared and…
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Spider-Man Lotus shrivels under its emo energy
Spider-Man: Lotus Starring Warden Wayne, Sean Thomas Reid and Tuyen Powell 2.5/5 Spider-Man: Lotus is an infamous Spider-Man fan film (an unlicensed film made by…
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First Australian woman in Antarctica A review of The Art of Breaking Ice by Rachel Mead
The Art of Breaking Ice, by poet and novelist Rachel Mead, is a fictionalised account of the life of Nel Law, the first Australian woman…
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CARTOON: Rat poison harms native wildlife
Rat poisons are detrimental to the health of native wildlife, including the endangered powerful owl, the Deakin University’s recent research has revealed.
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Australia Reads research review findings
Australia Reads is a non-profit collaboration of four organisations – Australian Library and Information Association, Australian Publishers Association, Australian Society of Authors, and BookPeople. The…
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Welcome to audiobooks
For those who are used to reading written words, listening to spoken words via audiobooks can be an exciting adventure. Audiobooks offer an immersive experience…
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The Biggest Word You’ll Read Today
Asteroid City Starring Jason Schwarzman, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks Rated M 3/5 Asteroid City is a charming, well-produced film that destroys its own drama…
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One year in parliament reached
I firmly believe you are never too old to learn new things. I have tried to stick to this philosophy my whole life, both during…