Tag: Opinion
CARTOON: Free speech
Meta recently announced its new policies to allow more speech and fewer mistakes.
How are these changes going to affect social media?
A story about tensions in tough times
If you like Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, then you'll probably enjoy Australian author Sean Wilson's Gemini Falls, which also explores serious and...
Seth’s take on all things Golden Globes
The 82nd Golden Globes took place on January 6, and I have mixed feelings about the results.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, the first solo female host...
The best cartoons of 2024
The cartoon genius of Danny Zemp was rife in 2024, with his take on key issues, news stories and things happening around the Yarra...
Becoming a joyful reviewer
My new year's resolution for 2025 is to be a joyful book reviewer.
Why? Because, after four years of writing the “Passion for...
Explore, prepare, enjoy
Welcome to 2025.
The new year means 12 months of events, of community projects, or engagements, of exciting possibilities for every one of us,...
Dracula by another name
Nosferatu
Starring Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult
Rated M
4.5/5
The fourth film from writer-director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a tremendously tense horror masterpiece.
In 1838, Thomas...
Summer fruit
Sitting on my kitchen table is a bowl of peaches and nectarines bought a few days before: round plush peaches with their velvety skin...
Supporting children’s mental health during these challenging times
Proper nutrition plays a critical role in brain function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. In fact, certain nutrients have been shown to help manage...
Best films of 2024 list
The fact that I couldn't compile a full top ten of bad movies last week already shows what a good year 2024 was for...
CARTOON: Merry Christmas
Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this year's cartoons.
Cartoons will continue with more creative ideas next year.
Let’s prepare for hot and dry season
The CFA’s declared Fire Danger Period will begin in the Yarra Ranges on 23 December.
We all know that this formally starts the fire...