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...
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.
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,...
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...
Health care
All Australians deserve access to a strong, reliable, and affordable healthcare system that is close to home.
But here in the Yarra Ranges, with...
Character growth in wartime
Civil War
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny
MA15+
4.25/5
The fourth film from writer-director Alex Garland, Civil War is a riveting, superbly-crafted character drama set...
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CARTOON: Illegal tobacco war
The Victorian Government announced the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024 to ramp up the regulation of the illicit tobacco...
