Opinion
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Baffling Title, Beautiful Movie
Linoleum Starring Jim Gaffigan, Rhea Seehorn and Katelyn Nacon M 4/5 Written and directed by Colin West, Linoleum is a quirky but deeply moving comedy-drama…
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CARTOON: Budget handouts
Cartoonist Danny Zemp’s take on the federal budget.
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Projects and people making the east better
Firstly, if you haven’t already, make sure you claim your households $250 Power Saving Bonus in the new round which opened on 24 March. Just…
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CURTAIN CALL: A delight on stage
The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company’s second production for 2023 was Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. A play about a young married couple who have…
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Beau is Afraid an unfortunate anomaly for Aster
Beau is Afraid Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone and Nathan Lane Rated R18+ 3.25/5 Beau is Afraid is a severe misstep from horror auteur Ari…
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CARTOON: Lest We Forget
Anzac Day services around the Yarra Ranges saw strong turnouts as residents rose to pay their respects.
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A busy weekend in theatre
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Eltham Little Theatre’s latest production goes back to the 1500s with their updated take on William Shakespeare’s Much…
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Blocks fall into place for a great time
Tetris Starring Taron Egerton, Nikita Yefremov and Toby Jones Rated M 4/5 Tetris is a fun, clever historical thriller based on the true story of…
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Budget equals a chance
The Albanese Labor Governments upcoming May budget is a chance for the government. A chance to admit their mistakes, reinstate vital funding for local projects…
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The New Round of the Power Saving Bonus Open Now!
It’s been just over 100 days since the election and my office and I have been hard at work speaking with residents of Monbulk, meeting…
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Earlier, smaller but punchy
The 2023 Melbourne Writers Festival will take place on May 4-7. Some of the best Australian and international storytellers will join local readers in a…
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CARTOON: Easter traffic gridlock
Star Mail cartoonist Danny Zemp can see the Easter bunny overtaking the traffic this holidays.