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  • The best cartoons of 2024

    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 Ranges…

  • Becoming a joyful reviewer

    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 Prose” column,…

  • Dracula by another name

    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…

  • Explore, prepare, enjoy

    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, whether…

  • The Great Forest National Park: A Gateway for Families, Adventure and Conservation

    The Great Forest National Park: A Gateway for Families, Adventure and Conservation

    National parks are places of stunning natural beauty; they stand as enduring symbols of national pride and heritage. National parks reflect a country’s commitment to…

  • CARTOON: Merry Christmas

    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

    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 season…

  • Top 5 books reviewed in 2024

    Top 5 books reviewed in 2024

    With Christmas fast approaching, it is time to reflect on the progress we made in 2024 while planning new projects and fresh goals for 2025.…

  • Supporting children’s mental health during these challenging times

    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 stress…

  • Best films of 2024 list

    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 cinema,…

  • More entertainments coming

    More entertainments coming

    Alex theatre St. Kilda A Very Naughty Christmas. Australia’s favourite adults only Christmas show makes its way to London and returns to Brisbane, Gold Coast…

  • Summer fruit

    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 and…

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