A fantasy novel on language, friendship and revolution
A review of Babel by R.F. Kuang
The full title of American author R.F. Kuang's 2022 Nebula Award-winning fantasy novel is “Babel, or the Necessity...
The treats of the theatre
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre
Suite Surrender
It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel, assistants, luggage, and legendary...
Like father, like daughter
The Watchers
Starring Dakota Fanning and Olwen Fouere
Rated M
3.75/5
The Watchers is an engrossing, atmospheric horror film and a solid directorial debut for Ishana Shyamalan (M....
Shaping the future
Over recent months, we’ve asked the community to share their thoughts, expertise and experiences with us, as we begin shaping our Council Plan for...
A genre-bending work
Chinese Fish, a verse novel by Melbourne-based poet Grace Yee, was the winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature and the Prize for Poetry...
Exciting entertainments
Burrinja Theatre
Greece Lightening – Garry Stars,
Zeus, Fools and Drachmas. One idiots Mythical Quest for Prosperity.
An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology...
CARTOON: The Cuppa Family
As the season changes to winder, mornings are getting colder and colder.
Two winners of Literary Awards
When was the last time you bought, borrowed and read a book of poetry?
Or heard someone recite a memorized poem at an event:...
Atlas (Shrugs)
Atlas
Starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu and Gregory James Cohan
Rated M
3.25/5
Atlas is an unfocused but enjoyable sci-fi throwback starring Jennifer Lopez as Atlas, an analyst...
The Odd Couple at The Comedy Theatre
The Badin theatre.
Jimmie the Beatle
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles tour of Australia in 1964 with the world premiere production of Jimmie the...
Fallout: Outback Edition
Mad Max: Fury Road
Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth
Rated MA15+
4/5
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is another enthralling action epic from iconic Australian director George...
Social media and safety of children
Over the last decade, we have seen social media grow rapidly in use and importance.
Marketing and advertising has shifted away from its traditional home...
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Historical society welcomes liberal pledge
A historical society left in funding limbo has been offered a lifeline in the form of a 2.5 million dollar promise by Liberal candidate...
