A journey of self-discovery
A review of Bewildered by Laura Waters
Bewildered, by local author Laura Waters, reminds this reviewer of Wild, the 2012 memoir by American author...
CARTOON: BEER TAX COSTING THE AUSSIE POCKET
Cartoonist Danny Zemp tries to get a feeling for how the Australian beer tax will be interpreted by different nations.
Take Bullet Train plot with a grain of salt
Bullet Train
Starring Brad Pitt, Joey King and Sandra Bullock
Rated MA15+
Based on the novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka, Bullet Train is a thrilling, funny...
Cartoon: Power outages once again
Stormy weather has brought power outages to the Dandenong Ranges once again, and Danny Zemp knows being cut off isn't an uncommon occurrence in...
CARTOON: Say goodbye to cold July
This week Danny Zemp is saying bye bye to cold July, though there's something else hiding beyond the horizon.
Melbourne Writers Festival highlights
The Melbourne Writers Festival will take place on September 8-11. The theme this year is “ambition”, showcasing “a thrilling exploration of ambition – denied,...
A story of (in)voluntary solitude
A review of The Shut Ins by Katherine Brabon
If you enjoy Haruki Murakami's books – not just Norwegian Wood and 1Q84 but also...
CARTOON: staying warm by the fireside
This week Star Mail cartoonist Danny Zemp comments on the attraction to the fire at every pub in the hills.
Wonderful stage presence from young performers
The Wind in the Willows presented by the Young ELT group
A musical that relates to the adventures of several animal friends and neighbours in...
A chance encounter
A review of Changeling by Philippa Gregory
Some say that you can make your own luck by opening yourself to the world. Yet, some...
Urban myths in the Dandenong Ranges
From alleged big cats to aliens, since the Dandenong Ranges was settled there has been all manner of strange sighting. Here are three of...
Jurassic World: Dominion an old fossil
Jurassic World: Dominion
Starring Chris Pratt, Sam Neill and Laura Dern
Rated M
3/5
Despite being an earnest tribute to the original Jurassic Park, Jurassic World: Dominion is...
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Monbulk Primary sprouts as finalist for top Sustainability Award
Monbulk Primary School has been named a finalist in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards, earning a spot in the coveted category of ResourceSmart School...
