New Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council
On Tuesday 19 November, I was honoured to be elected as Mayor, alongside returning Chirnside Park Ward Councillor Richard Higgins as my Deputy.
This is...
CARTOON: Illegal tobacco war
The Victorian Government announced the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024 to ramp up the regulation of the illicit tobacco...
The better Ridley Scott sequel
Gladiator II
Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal
M
4/5
Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II is an excellent sequel to Scott's 2000 historical action epic.
After...
What to do if you find a litter of tiny kittens
It’s that time of year again – kitten season!
Tiny kittens are beginning to arrive at Animal Aid, and many might be found out...
Looking back at Warm Winter Read
Now that summer is almost here, some of us may be reminiscing about the cool winter days, the warm doona and hot cuppa, and...
Woo returns to the well
The Killer
Starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy and Sam Worthington
MA15+
4/5
Directed by Hong Kong action legend John Woo (and a remake of Woo's 1989 film of...
From TikTok to cookbook
Social media has changed how we read, write and publish.
Yet another example is Tiffy Chen, whose popular TikTok cooking and food sharing videos...
CARTOON: US Election
As former US President Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, the President-elect is scheduled to move back to the White House in...
From music performance and cabaret to Shakespeare’s comedy
Burrinja Theatre
Nigel Wearne
Weaves blues, jazz, and American noir with a retro 60s vibe.
Backed by horns, Gretsch guitar, drums and double bass, he’s touring globally...
Roadside slashing needed
Spring is here and so are the weeds and long grass.
Roadside vegetation across the Yarra Ranges is flourishing, and with it an array...
Unpredictability and uncertainty of life
Gardens are filling up with colour, trees are wearing their spring green and the birds are returning.
But despite some warm days promising the...
Eurovision coming to Melbourne
Eurovision on Tour
The biggest live music show on earth is touring for the first time since the Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956.
Following concerts...
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing.
Decorate.
Yes it's an obvious...
