Tag: Opinion
How to pick a scammer and where to go for help
With people using digital technology and accessing the online environment more than ever, the risk of exposure to scams has increased dramatically over the...
An intense, confronting read
A review of The Winter Road by Kate Holden
Authored by journalist Kate Holden, The Winter Road is the winner of the 2021 Walkley...
Be up and at ’em for Black Adam
Black Adam
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Pierce Brosnan and Aldis Hodge
Rated M
3.5/5
Black Adam is an exciting superhero film burdened with muddled themes.
In the city of Khandaq,...
A look behind the postcard
The society recently received a wonderful collection of early coloured postcards of Lilydale dating around 1910.
Thankfully, a couple of the postcards had a note...
CARTOON: Just a bit wet
It was a bit wet last week with the Valley seeing a heavy downpour and the bursting of river banks.
Luckily the region escaped...
Countdown to election begins
Soon, you’ll be asked to decide who will represent you and the local community at the state election in November. Elections are historic events....
Yarra Glen’s first doctor – Part 2
This is part two of the Looking Back column's deep dive into Yarra Glen's first doctor, following on from last week.
Dr Chapman was called...
Restless-ly tense and funny French thriller
Restless
Starring Frack Gastambide, Michaël Abiteboul and Simon Abkarian
Rated MA15+
4.5/5
A French remake of the South Korean film A Hard Day, Restless is a compelling, darkly...
Head down to the 1812 and The Basin theatre
The 1812 Theatre
The History Boys.
The 1812 Theatre’s October production was Alan Bennett’s The History Boys.
A story of a mythical boys grammar school in the...
CARTOON: Fuel need beats cost
With the fuel excise removed, the cost of fuel is starting to make a slow rise but unfortunately it's a case of 'we have...
PART ONE: The first resident doctor at Yarra Glen
In 1901 the Yarra Glen community took steps to attract a doctor who would live in their own town. Up to this time they...
CARTOON: Level crossing talk
With the announcement of more level crossings being removed, cartoonist Danny Zemp took some inspiration.
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Discover the best of Australian summer wines
As the Australian summer heats up, wine lovers are gearing up to sip on refreshing wines that complement the sun-soaked days. Australia’s diverse wine...
