Opinion
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Salty about the snubbing of Saltburn
Revealed on January 23, the 2024 Oscar nominations had some surprises and one big snub that left me fuming. Oppenheimer received a whopping 13 nominations…
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Rising costs continue hitting
I hope you all had a great Christmas and found some time to relax. It is great to be back and ready for a busy…
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The question of Australia Day
Once again it’s that time of the year when public discussion erupts on whether we should hold our day of national celebration on that vexed…
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The rise of ‘fur babies’
Not that long ago whether on a walk in a park or at a shop or a cafe you would stop and admire someone’s baby.…
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The pressure of living in the Yarra Ranges
Firstly let me state to everyone in the region that I hope you have all enjoyed the 2023 Christmas holiday period and are ready for…
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A B-plus belter with bad dialogue
The Beekeeper Starring Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman and Josh Hutcherson Rated MA15+ 3.5/5 The Beekeeper is a good old bone-crunching action movie from director David…
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From Mechanics Institute to Theatre
The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre venue has a history going back to 1888 when it was erected as the Mechanics Institute and Meeting Hall. It was…
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Can’t make you care about cars
Ferrari Starring Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley Rated MA15+ 3.75/5 A biopic about Italian racer and car tycoon Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver), Ferrari…
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New Year’s resolutions
It’s two weeks since you’ve made your New Year resolutions and, most probably, like so many, you have already broken some, if not all of…
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Preparing for 2024
Happy New Year everyone, I hope you’re all well and enjoying the holiday period, and that 2024 has some amazing things in store for you!…
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CARTOON: Best cartoons of 2023
A selection of the best cartoons of 2023, created by Danny Zemp.
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Mayor Todorov’s parting words for 2023
Preparations are well underway this holiday season and I hope you’ve been able to take advantage of the many events around the municipality, whether that…