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  • Support our libraries

    Support our libraries

    In the previous two articles, we discussed the “Discovering a Good Read” report from Australia Reads, which examines reading trends among Australian secondary school students…

  • The Great Gatsby play coming to the 1812 theatre

    The Great Gatsby play coming to the 1812 theatre

    The 1812 Theatre The Great Gatsby Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carroway, a young newcomer to Long Island,…

  • Bootleg Star Wars needs better script writers

    Bootleg Star Wars needs better script writers

    Rebel Moon Starring Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein and Michiel Huisman Rated M Part 1: 3/5, Part 2: 3.5/5 Best described as bootleg Star Wars, Zack…

  • The “BookTok generation”

    The “BookTok generation”

    In last week’s article, we explored the “Discovering a Good Read” report from Australia Reads, which identifies the reasons given by teenagers for their withdrawal…

  • Local talent in a bygone era

    Local talent in a bygone era

    One hundred years ago country towns in Victoria relied mainly on visiting concert artists and circuses troupes for entertainment, but they also organised their own.…

  • Preparing  for winter

    Preparing for winter

    Sleep It appears that every man’s insomnia is as different from his neighbour’s as are their daytime hopes and aspirations by F. Scott Fitzgerald. As the…

  • New research on teenage reading

    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 Reads…

  • CARTOON: Anzac Day

    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 April.

  • Anzac Day

    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 country.…

  • Australia’s premier comedy roadshow is coming Upwey

    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…

  • Truly Great Horror Movie for 2024

    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…

  • Forthcoming MWF highlights

    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, workshops…

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