Opinion
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Lemons, a sign of community and friendship
I You are nothing but a lemon, yet you have all the light that fills the world. The saying “If you have to buy lemons…
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An endearing, enchanting read
The Wild Robot, from which the 2024 animated film of the same name was adapted, is written and illustrated by renowned American author Peter Brown.…
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Fast zombies are back
28 Years Later Starring Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor Johnson and Jodie Comer MA15+ 4.5/5 The third film in the 28 apocalyptic horror franchise, 28 Years…
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Let’s Beat the Heat together – a community approach to desexing
At Animal Aid, we see the consequences of unplanned litters every day, kittens born into homelessness, injured strays, and pets surrendered by families who simply…
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CARTOON: Blue’s the new orange
The Healesville ibises enjoyed their time visiting the US.
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Reading China
Christine’s Note: Many thanks to author Megan Wallens, of Warburton, for sharing her reading experiences and insights. Pearl Buck and Han Suyin, who knew China…
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Luck, fate, destiny
At the time of writing no one has as yet come forward to claim last Thursday’s $100 million Powerball prize. On the same day a…
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Love triumphs over box-ticking
Materialists Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal M 4.5/5 The second film from Past Lives writer-director Celine Song, Materialists is a tightly-written delight…
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More long-term accommodations are needed for family violence victims
Imagining our loved ones as a victim of family violence is a scary thought. Unfortunately, that is the reality for more than 100,000 Victorians. Last…
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Entertainments for local community
The Round My Fair Lady presented by Babirra Music Theatre Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. A play about a young flower girl from Convent…
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Slice-of-life lacks flavour
Emu Runner Starring Rhae-Kye Waites, Wayne Blair and Georgia Blizzard PG 3.75/5 Written and directed by Imogen Thomas, Emu Runner is a touching but insubstantial…
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What’s coming up in local entertainment
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Diary of Anne Frank Few more poignant true stories emerged from World War II than the diary of a young Anne…
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