Democracy, media and politics
Democracy is hard work not just for leaders but also for citizens.
Its ability to survive against authoritarian inroads is dependent on vigilant and...
Stunning sophomore slasher success
Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
Starring Scott Chambers, Tallulah Evans and Ryan Oliva
Rated R18+
3.75/5
The sequel to the atrocious Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey, Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and...
Q and A with Maria Millers
Thanks to The Star Mail, this reviewer recently connected with Maria Millers, founder of the Woorilla Poetry Prize.
Maria was born in Harbin, a city...
Commending the region’s volunteers
Volunteers are the glue that holds our community together.
If you have been to an Anzac Day commemoration, local Christmas carols, a family fun day,...
CARTOON: Rates stay high
Australia's interest rate keeps hiking and MOST Australians are suffering from it.
Linklater Hits a Home Run with Hitman
Hit Man
Starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona
Rated MA15+
4.5/5
Hit Man is a scintillating, brilliantly-written crime comedy by Richard Linklater.
Gary Johnson (Glen Powell, who also co-wrote...
Soup
When it's cold, or you're feeling miserable, what food do you turn to for comfort?
For many of us, the answer is soup.
When...
Burrinja Theatre is calling out for young Bell Curve performers
Burrinja Theatre
Bell Curve Call Out
Are you an experienced musician or a music enthusiast? Are you between the ages of 12 and 25? Keen to...
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...
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....
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A dark fairytale for teens
A review of Deep is the Fen by Lili Wilkinson
Deep is the Fen, by Australian author Lili Wilkinson, shares the same setting as her...
