Now is the winter
'Now is the winter of our discontent' is the famous opening line of Shakespeare’s play Richard III. It has come to mean a period...
Homunculus Home-Run
Inside Out 2
Starring Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke
Rated PG
4.5/5
As with the first Inside Out from 2015, Inside Out 2 is a vibrant, charming and...
The treats of the theatre
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre
Suite Surrender
It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel, assistants, luggage, and legendary...
Like father, like daughter
The Watchers
Starring Dakota Fanning and Olwen Fouere
Rated M
3.75/5
The Watchers is an engrossing, atmospheric horror film and a solid directorial debut for Ishana Shyamalan (M....
Shaping the future
Over recent months, we’ve asked the community to share their thoughts, expertise and experiences with us, as we begin shaping our Council Plan for...
Ten books from National Reconciliation Week
This year's National Reconciliation Week took place from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in our nation's reconciliation journey...
Exciting entertainments
Burrinja Theatre
Greece Lightening – Garry Stars,
Zeus, Fools and Drachmas. One idiots Mythical Quest for Prosperity.
An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology...
CARTOON: The Cuppa Family
As the season changes to winder, mornings are getting colder and colder.
Two winners of Literary Awards
When was the last time you bought, borrowed and read a book of poetry?
Or heard someone recite a memorized poem at an event:...
Atlas (Shrugs)
Atlas
Starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu and Gregory James Cohan
Rated M
3.25/5
Atlas is an unfocused but enjoyable sci-fi throwback starring Jennifer Lopez as Atlas, an analyst...
A genre-bending work
Chinese Fish, a verse novel by Melbourne-based poet Grace Yee, was the winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature and the Prize for Poetry...
Mighty Matriarchs and Dainty Daughters
The 19th century pioneers went in for large families.
Even with the high infant mortality of the time, a mother might still rear a...
Latest
Hope, Faith and a miracle at Christmas Creek – platypus returns...
A precious platypus has peacefully paddled off into the wild after receiving expert care for 10-months at Healesville Sanctuary.
A dedicated team of animal experts...
