Opinion
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The meaning of Christmas
December has arrived, bringing promises of warmer weather, summer fruits and of course the countdown to Christmas. Many have nostalgic memories of Christmases that were…
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Like an American Seventh Seal
Train Dreams Starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones M 5/5 A sad but beautiful life unfolding on-screen, Train Dreams is a sumptuously-shot, superbly-acted film directed…
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Energy affordability comes first
All Australians deserve affordable power bills and responsible emissions reduction. Under Labor, they are getting neither. Power bills are up nearly 40 per cent, families…
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Home Alone: But make it Australian
Karralyka Theatre The Australian INXS Tribute Show featuring Dellacoma Rio. Fronted by the incredible Dellacoma Rio, whose uncanny portrayal of Micheal Hutchence has captivated audiences…
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The Mums that rocked
MOTHer ROCKers premiered at the Cameo in Belgrave this rainy Sunday 30 November, and Star Mail were invited along to experience a never-before-seen Director’s Cut…
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Slow response
As the fight to end gendered violence comes to the fore with the worldwide 16 Days of Activism campaign, cartoonist Danny Zemp highlights how an…
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Galinda the Good, or Galinda the Quisling
Wicked: For Good Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Rated M 3.5/5 Wicked: For Good, the second part of John Chu’s epic film adaptation of…
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CSIRO cuts slash heart of STEM
Protons, neutrons, electrons, fees Spin, charm, and strange, all have their place In one atom’s snug mysteries, Ode to the Atom by John Updike: This…
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A second chance at sunset: Coldstream’s twilight adoption evening
As the year winds down and calendars fill up, it can be hard to find time for the things that really matter. That’s why Animal…
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Remembrance Day in two lights
November 11th holds major significance in Australian cultural and political memory for two key reasons —one solemn and one political. The first, Remembrance Day, observed…
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Fourth best of the year of king
The Running Man Starring Glenn Powell, Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin M 3.75/5 Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (previously adapted in 1987…
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Bar magic
Maho Magic Bar Direct from Japan Australia’s favourite Japanese magic bar delighted and stunned Melbourne audiences in 2023 with rave reviews. With new and astonishing…
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