Opinion
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Promising Young Woman director’s great second film
Saltburn Starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and Alison Oliver MA15+ 4.5/5 The new psychological thriller from Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell, Saltburn may be…
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Strong own-voices debut
A review of Sunburnt Veils by Sara Haghdoosti This is the second in a series of six reviews featuring the 2022 Readings Young Adult Book…
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Renovating the world
It seems that the world we inhabit has become more and more filled with uncertainties, ambiguities and cruelties. Writing after World War I, the Irish…
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Foe: not an F, but a low grade
Foe Starring Saiorse Ronan, Paul Mescal and Aaron Pierre Rated M 3.25/5 Based on the novel by Ian Reid, Foe is a dull, tedious science…
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CARTOON: Melbourne Cup controversy
Star Mail cartoonist Danny Zemp captures the controversy of the Melbourne Cup – this time from the ibis.
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Q and A with cadet journalist Tanya Steele
Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I lived in Seattle for over seven years and worked as an elevator operator on the Space Needle.…
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What’s happening around the electorate
Firstly, it’s wonderful to have some warmer weather for the year (finally) and of course a big congrats to all the Pies fans out there.…
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The importance of recognition
At the end of this week we will all be required to vote in a referendum for which many of us are ill prepared and…
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Movie About AI an A+ Movie
The Creator Starring John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles and Gemma Chan Rated M 4/5 Directed by Gareth Edwards, The Creator is a poignant, enthralling…
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Clutter for the soul
Over recent years having clutter in the home has become almost akin to having a hoarding disorder. Minimalist design and décor has prevailed making many…
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KHS welcomes new president
Knox Historical Society has had a change at the top. Local author and historian, Ray Peace, takes up the position of KHS President for the…
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First Australian woman in Antarctica: A review of The Art of Breaking Ice by Rachel Mead
The Art of Breaking Ice, by poet and novelist Rachel Mead, is a fictionalised account of the life of Nel Law, the first Australian woman…