Opinion
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King’s Birthday
King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, but the King’s Birthday holiday falls on the second Monday in June in Victoria. The current…
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Yarra Ranges Council disappointed with the introduction of ESVF levy
While the state government has offered a temporary reprieve to our 2400 primary producers by capping the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy for…
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Local entertainment
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Diary of Anne Frank Few more poignant true stories emerged from World War II than the diary of a young Anne…
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Mushroom case
Just less than a month ago our federal election delivered a resounding victory to the Labor Party. Anthony Albanese became the first Australian Prime Minister…
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Local acts to schedule into the diary
CPP Community Theatre Seussical JR Seussical Jr takes you into the world of Dr Seuss, where we visit beloved characters such as The Cat in…
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Constance (Connie) Coleman – artist, conservationist, poet and teacher
Many locals have fond memories of Constance Coleman, artist, conservationist and teacher. Henrietta Constance ‘Connie’ Coleman was born in Melbourne on 21 October 1903. Her…
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A brilliant, uplifting read
A review of The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve The Memory Collectors, by American film and TV producer and author Dete Meserve, is one of…
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Thy cup overfloweth with irony
The Phoenician Scheme Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera M 4/5 The latest film from writer-director Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme is…
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Hurry Up Tomorrow
Hurry Up Tomorrow Starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan MA15+ 3/5 Not One Of The Worst Films of 2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow is…
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A gentle, heart-warming story
The National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Each year a picture book is chosen, written and…
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August has arrived early
The weather has changed to cold now. Please keep yourself warm!
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Are you getting enough water?
Headachy? A bit tired and sluggish? Before you blame the weather, last night’s sleep or your third coffee, ask yourself if you’ve actually had any…