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...
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...
Anzac Day
For many the long stablished story of the Gallipoli landings and to a lesser extent the Western Front remain the defining moments for our...
Australia’s premier comedy roadshow is coming Upwey
Burrinja Theatre
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow.
Australia’s premier comedy roadshow is coming Upwey.
Australia’s biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off on its 26th annual...
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 film from Australian...
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,...
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...
The importance of urgent 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...
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 character drama set...
A dark academia fantasy novel
Curious Tides, by French-Canadian author Pascale Lacelle, is a dark academia fantasy novel for fans of magic, mystique and moon-gazing.
Simply put, dark academia...
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, they...
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...
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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...
