Opinion
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Warm Winter Read 2024
Warm Winter Read (#WWR2024 #WarmWinterRead) is a campaign by Public Libraries Victoria, to encourage readers aged 16+ across the State to develop long-lasting reading habits.…
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Now is the winter
‘Now is the winter of our discontent’ is the famous opening line of Shakespeare’s play Richard III. It has come to mean a period of…
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Shaping the future
Over recent months, we’ve asked the community to share their thoughts, expertise and experiences with us, as we begin shaping our Council Plan for the…
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Like father, like daughter
The Watchers Starring Dakota Fanning and Olwen Fouere Rated M 3.75/5 The Watchers is an engrossing, atmospheric horror film and a solid directorial debut for…
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The treats of the theatre
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Suite Surrender It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel, assistants, luggage, and…
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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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CARTOON: King’s Birthday
The king’s birthday was set to June to increase the chance of fair weather during the birthday celebrations in the United Kingdom. In the Northern…
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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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CARTOON: The Cuppa Family
As the season changes to winder, mornings are getting colder and colder.
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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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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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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…