Opinion
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Three different plays
Burrinja Theatre Rachmaniov’s Symphonic Dances – Inventi Ensemble Three simple notes open the famous symphonic Dances by Rachmaninov which then evolves into an unique work…
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Three amazing shorts from Poor Things director
Kinds of Kindness Starring Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe and Emma Stone Rated MA15+ 4.25/5 The latest film from Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos, Kinds of…
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Melbourne Rare Book Week
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Melbourne Rare Book Week, which will start on 18 July and culminate with the Melbourne Rare Book…
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Rule of cool reigns supreme
Kalki 2898 AD Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone Rated M 4/5 Kalki 2898 AD is an exuberant, beautiful and thrilling (but messy) Indian…
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Are Probiotics the last thing you need?
The human microbiome (HMB) is simply fantastic! It is made up from a combination of micro-organisms including, bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa that exist in…
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The importance of NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week (7 – 12 July) is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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Not for the faint-hearted
What I Would Do to You, by Australian psychologist and author Georgia Harper, is an intense and confronting novel. Despite its slow and steady pace,…
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Meta must pay its dues
Last month, Country Press Australia (CPA), the largest representative association of newspaper publishers in Australia, appeared before a joint hearing in Canberra into social media…
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Q and A with Maria Millers
Thanks to The Star Mail, this reviewer recently connected with Maria Millers, founder of the Woorilla Poetry Prize. Maria was born in Harbin, a city…
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Democracy, media and politics
Democracy is hard work not just for leaders but also for citizens. Its ability to survive against authoritarian inroads is dependent on vigilant and informed…
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Two fun plays coming to local theatres
Eltham Little Theatre Into the Woods Jnr. Once Upon a time Eltham Little Theatre cordially invited you to a far-off kingdom to meet a fair…
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Commending the region’s volunteers
Volunteers are the glue that holds our community together. If you have been to an Anzac Day commemoration, local Christmas carols, a family fun day,…
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