Opinion
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Ten books from National Reconciliation Week
This year’s National Reconciliation Week took place from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in our nation’s reconciliation journey –…
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Exciting entertainments
Burrinja Theatre Greece Lightening – Garry Stars, Zeus, Fools and Drachmas. One idiots Mythical Quest for Prosperity. An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of…
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CARTOON: The Cuppa Family
As the season changes to winder, mornings are getting colder and colder.
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Two winners of Literary Awards
When was the last time you bought, borrowed and read a book of poetry? Or heard someone recite a memorized poem at an event: a…
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Atlas (Shrugs)
Atlas Starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu and Gregory James Cohan Rated M 3.25/5 Atlas is an unfocused but enjoyable sci-fi throwback starring Jennifer Lopez as…
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A genre-bending work
Chinese Fish, a verse novel by Melbourne-based poet Grace Yee, was the winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature and the Prize for Poetry at…
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Mighty Matriarchs and Dainty Daughters
The 19th century pioneers went in for large families. Even with the high infant mortality of the time, a mother might still rear a dozen…
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Built in a day!
Almost from its foundation Badger Creek near Healesville developed a strong sense of ‘community’. Although there had been some scattered farms earlier, the gradual development…
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The Odd Couple at The Comedy Theatre
The Badin theatre. Jimmie the Beatle Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles tour of Australia in 1964 with the world premiere production of Jimmie…
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Fallout: Outback Edition
Mad Max: Fury Road Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth Rated MA15+ 4/5 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is another enthralling action epic from iconic…
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Social media and safety of children
Over the last decade, we have seen social media grow rapidly in use and importance. Marketing and advertising has shifted away from its traditional home…
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Family Law and Young People project
A new initiative targeted at young people has been launched by Eastern Community Legal Centre in partnership with Anglicare’s TRAK Forward Program. The ‘Family Law…
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