Another year done
Just like that we find ourselves in the last month of 2023.
The past twelve months have brought their share of challenges. I understand the...
Ridley Scott’s Barry Lyndon
Napoleon
Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby
Rated MA15+
4/5
Directed by Ridley Scott, Napoleon is a superbly-crafted historical drama starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of...
CARTOON: The Real Holiday Countdown
Most of us are counting down the days to Christmas, but for others their festive spirit kicks in on Boxing Day.
Vaccine shortage impact
The heart of Animal Aid has always been our community and the amazing animals we serve.
Today, we face a pressing challenge that demands...
CARTOON: Litter bug bonanza
There's not much more that frustrates a community than what's left behind by an inconsiderate litterbug.
An evening of good theatre
The 1812 Theatre
Art
Serge buys an expensive painting – white lines on a white canvas. To Marc, the painting is a joke. Yvan is on...
Promising Young Woman director’s great second film
Saltburn
Starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and Alison Oliver
MA15+
4.5/5
The new psychological thriller from Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell, Saltburn may be one of the...
Season finale a success for Eltham
Eltham Little Theatre
Clue: On Stage
ELT’s final production for 2023 was Clue: on Stage
A farce about seven people who were invited to dinner by...
FOGO impact felt
It’s been just over a month since we began FOGO collections in Yarra Ranges, giving the community the opportunity to ensure food scraps and...
It’s a balancing act
Balance is a skill we often take for granted. That is until we lose it!
To keep a human being upright, it takes a complex...
The true nature of Halloween
31 October is Halloween, a more recent addition to our Australian calendar of festivals. Many would protest that here again is another American cultural...
CARTOON: Four in One
As we are accustomed to in Melbourne by this point, we have seen all four seasons in one day in recent weeks.
Latest
A thoughtful and witty novel
The Unusual Abduction of Avery Conifer, by Australian author Ilsa Evans, is an entertaining and emotive read.
The story focuses on Avery, a four-year-old...
