Tag: Opinion
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...
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 days...
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, is...
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...
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 film from Australian...
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...
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 26th annual...
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...
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...
Forest therapy
Have you ever gone on a bush walk or even just a stroll in your local park, botanical garden or nature reserve?
Or, simply...
Cartoon: Fire danger lifts
The Yarra Ranges Council has been lifted from the fire danger period on 15 April.
Forthcoming MWF highlights
The 2024 Melbourne Writers Festival will take place at venues across Melbourne from 8-12 May.
The event features a diverse range of conversations, talks,...
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Yarra Valley Racing filled with hundreds of trucks and cars
An annual truck show returned to Yarra Valley Racing, an ideal venue which can accommodate hundreds of cars and trucks.
Historic Commercial Vehicle Club...
