Opinion
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The work of a country doctor 100 years ago
In 1907 Dr Henry Vogler commenced medical practice at Yarra Glen, Queenstown and Kangaroo Ground, having graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1906 aged…
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Giving back to community
Celebrating this year’s Love Your Bookshop Day, The Star Mail recently interviewed Matt and Claire, owners of The Book Barn, the “one stop shop” in…
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The Heaven’s Gate of 2024
Megalopolis Starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito and Aubrey Plaza M 2.5/5 In Megalopolis, a sci-fi epic drama and the passion project of legendary director Francis…
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Three entertainments
Gemco Players Community Theatre Hull Roamer Hull roamer – A rehearsed Play Reading with songs and movement sequences. An epic dark comedy about robot zombies…
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A page-turner with a shocking twist
The Ledge, by Melbourne-based author Christian White, is lauded as the “crime book of the year” and the “most exciting Christmas title of 2024”. Commended…
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The Substance is full of substance
The Substance Starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid R18+ 4.5/5 Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance is a bonkers, utterly brilliant…
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Social media
Behind the perfectly filtered facade, Our souls are silently screaming, Chasing likes and validation, Into a virtual abyss, teeming. Patricia A Fleming, The Curse of…
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What to expect in a natural medicine medicine consultation
Naturopathic medicine is founded on the premise that there is an underlying vital force in our bodies that orchestrates balance, harmony and function. This innate…
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News never more vital
On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns across…
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Local entertainments
Burrinja Theatre Kate Miller-Heidke Catching Diamonds Tour 2024. Kate Miller-Heidke is an award -winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk pop, opera and musical…
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Speaking of a great movie
Speak No Evil Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis and Aisling Franciosi MA15+ 4.5/5 Speak No Evil is a supremely suspenseful psychological horror film based on…
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Working together for a stronger community
We live in such a strong community here in Casey. Like all communities, we face our challenges, but our history of collaboration gives me confidence…












