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In the previous two articles, we discussed the “Discovering a Good Read” report from Australia Reads, which examines reading trends among Australian secondary school...
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...
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 Snyder's Rebel Moon...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: Fire danger lifts
The Yarra Ranges Council has been lifted from the fire danger period on 15 April.
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282 lives lost on Victorian roads in 2024
Road safety will remain a key priority for Victoria Police heading into 2025 following another devastating year on the state’s roads.
There were 282 lives...
