Opinion
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Constance (Connie) Coleman – artist, conservationist, poet and teacherMany locals have fond memories of Constance Coleman, artist, conservationist and teacher. Henrietta Constance ‘Connie’ Coleman was born in Melbourne on 21 October 1903. Her… 
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A brilliant, uplifting readA review of The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve The Memory Collectors, by American film and TV producer and author Dete Meserve, is one of… 
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Thy cup overfloweth with ironyThe Phoenician Scheme Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera M 4/5 The latest film from writer-director Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme is… 
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A gentle, heart-warming storyThe National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Each year a picture book is chosen, written and… 
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Hurry Up TomorrowHurry Up Tomorrow Starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan MA15+ 3/5 Not One Of The Worst Films of 2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow is… 
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Are you getting enough water?Headachy? A bit tired and sluggish? Before you blame the weather, last night’s sleep or your third coffee, ask yourself if you’ve actually had any… 
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August has arrived earlyThe weather has changed to cold now. Please keep yourself warm! 
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Child care“If you want to understand a society, look at how it treats its children.” Tim Winton, author of Cloudstreet Many readers will recall being a… 
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Not just possible – a certain good timeMission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell and Esai Moralles M 4.5/5 The direct sequel to Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning from 2023,… 
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Father Defrauded of $230,000 by Son in Shocking Case of Elder AbuseRay, a 78-year-old retired tradesman and business owner, never imagined he would become a victim of elder abuse at the hands of his own son.… 
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Check out the Melbourne Taiwan Film FestivalIt may seem strange for this book column to discuss movies, but the forthcoming Melbourne Taiwan Film Festival is a highly recommended event. Taking place… 
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CARTOON: Out of control firesWith the lifting of Fire Danger Period restrictions on Thursday 1 May, many Yarra Ranges residents have taken to conducting long-awaited burn-offs. Unfortunately, multiple factors… 
 












