Tag: Opinion
CARTOON: Fireside chats
Pub going patrons may have noticed like cartoonist Danny Zemp the gravitation towards the fireside these days, with the cooler weather upon us.
Charm within the cookie-cutter machine
Thor: Love and Thunder
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale
Rated M
3.5/5
Thor: Love and Thunder is another fun and moving comic book movie from...
Keeping well this winter
Now is the time to prioritise your immune system. It’s good to keep warm, get adequate rest and stay well hydrated but what...
CARTOON: Attack of the cockatoo
Journalist Tyler Wright explored the concerns of Hills residents last week about the destruction being caused by pesky cockatoos.
Star Mail cartoonist Danny Zemp...
CARTOON: The effects of overpriced lettuce
People across the Yarra Ranges are feeling the effects of higher prices for essentials like lettuce, while wild deer are not helping the situation,...
Alan Bennett’s story comes to life on stage
Based on a real incident in Bennett’s life when an old crabby, eccentric, homeless woman, Miss Mary Shepperd was given permission by Bennett to...
CARTOON: Traffic jam
While the rail bridge in Lilydale promised improved traffic conditions and less congestion, locals are still puzzled by the seemingly unchanged traffic jam.
Cartoonist...
BOOK REVIEW: A worthy read about a female entrepreneur
Delve into the world of a female entrepreneur with a book review of 'A Spanner in the Works' by Loretta Smith.
A well-written biography...
Mount Evelyn’s local road names and their history
Mount Evelyn acquired a stock of local names from the early years of European settlement. People referred to a location by the selector’s name,...
CARTOON: Welcoming winter
The first week of June certainly let us know winter was here, with freezing temperatures, snow and unstoppable rain.
CARTOON: The election is over
This week's cartoon reflected on the Federal election, a result some may have been happy with, others not so much.
Safe exercise is the best medicine for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a major cause of chronic pain, disability and activity limitation in modern Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,...
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Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing...
