Opinion
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An atmospheric survivalist thriller
Apparently there is such a thing called “Research Station Noir”. According to Paul French via CrimeReads, this is a major sub-genre of both Arctic and…
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Worst film of the year
The War of The Worlds Starring Ice Cube M 2/5 Put simply, The War of The Worlds is one of the worst films I’ve ever…
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CARTOON: Oxymorons
Anti-immigration protests took place in major cities in Australia on Sunday 31 August. In Melbourne’s CBD, anti-immigration protesters and pro-Palestine rally participants clashed.
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Why Foster Carers are vital to Animal Aid
At Animal Aid, we believe every animal deserves a second chance – and sometimes, all it takes is a couch to curl up on and…
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Spring cleaning
You can smell Spring. Spring in Victoria means changeable weather, pollen-heavy air filled with fragrances, the mix of native and imported blooms, from the gold…
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Fun entertainments for locals
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Importances of Being Earnest This version of The Importance of Being Ernest, as envisioned by the production team, has an unique…
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A response for Palestine by a refugee activist
I read the article in last week’s Star Mail with dismay. Mr Goodman ‘a Jewish man’ has made some statements I believe are extremely questionable,…
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Lots of good news for Monbulk
It has been a very busy time since I last wrote my State of Affairs column. The Premier visited Mountain District Learning Centre in Ferntree…
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More accessible news platforms, less informed
Monday 1 September was National Wattle Day, celebrating the Golden Wattle, our national floral emblem, symbolising national pride, unity and resilience. Against this, the week…
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CARTOON: Machete in and out
The law change from Monday 1 September makes it illegal to own, use, carry, transport or sell the knives without an exemption or valid approval.
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Dolls drove away with the quality
Honey Don’t Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans MA15+ 3.5/5 The second solo film from Ethan Coen (half of the iconic Coen Brothers…
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Heartening tale exploring serious issues
The Love Contract, by Australian author Steph Vizard, is the winner of the 2022 Banjo Prize. The romantic comedy stars 35-year-old Zoe, who is “amazing,…
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