Opinion
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Preparing for winter
Sleep It appears that every man’s insomnia is as different from his neighbour’s as are their daytime hopes and aspirations by F. Scott Fitzgerald. As the…
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Anzac Day
This week has seen the re-affirmation of Australia’s commitment to uphold the tradition of Anzac. Knox Historical Society (KHS) has played a key role over…
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Truly Great Horror Movie for 2024
Late Night With The Devil Starring David Dasmalchian, Ingrid Torelli and Ian Bliss MA15+ 4.5/5 Late Night With The Devil is an enthralling, ingenious horror…
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New research on teenage reading
In September 2023, we reported the findings of the Australia Reads Research Review to help readers understand contemporary reading trends. A non-profit organisation, Australia Reads…
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CARTOON: Anzac Day
Once again, all Australians commemorated the Anzac spirit for veterans who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of the country on Thursday 25 April.
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Character growth in wartime
Civil War Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny MA15+ 4.25/5 The fourth film from writer-director Alex Garland, Civil War is a riveting, superbly-crafted…
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Forthcoming MWF highlights
The 2024 Melbourne Writers Festival will take place at venues across Melbourne from 8-12 May. The event features a diverse range of conversations, talks, workshops…
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Cartoon: Fire danger lifts
The Yarra Ranges Council has been lifted from the fire danger period on 15 April.
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Forest therapy
Have you ever gone on a bush walk or even just a stroll in your local park, botanical garden or nature reserve? Or, simply spent…
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Health care
All Australians deserve access to a strong, reliable, and affordable healthcare system that is close to home. But here in the Yarra Ranges, with an…
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The 1812 Theatre is set to be a German-speaking town for The Fire Raisers
The 1812 Theatre The Fire Raisers This dark comedy is set in a town that is regularly stacked by arsonists. Disguised as door-to- door salesmen,…
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On using your voice
Last week watching the John Farnham documentary and hearing his career changing song, You are the Voice made me reflect on how infrequently we are…












