Festival of books in Clunes
A book town, according to the International Organisation of Book Towns, is “a small rural town or village in which secondhand and antiquarian bookshops...
Soderbergh’s spy success
Black Bag
Starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender
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4/5
Black Bag is a taut, brilliantly-written espionage thriller from director Stephen Soderbergh.
George (Michael Fassbender), a British intelligence...
Mt Evelyn’s Flame Trees
The Illawarra Flame Tree or Currajong (Brachychiton acerifolius), on the west side of Wray Crescent, is an icon of Mt Evelyn.
Believed to be...
Today’s plight and what we can do about it
Even without the disturbing images of the killing fields of overseas wars, local news can be equally unsettling.
From extreme weather events to images...
Let’s think about this prior to putting the CCTV network back in effect
As part of the Capturing the Yarra Ranges campaign, I want to share my story with the local community as a foreigner who grew...
Living Gluten Free
No bread, pasta, vegemite or pizza, ever again - or at least, not in quite the way I remember it. Don’t even get me...
Heel pain
If you’ve ever woken up and felt a sharp pain in your heel when you take your first few steps, you might be dealing...
Special religious days
Come and find the quiet centre
in the crowded life we lead,
find the room for hope to enter,
find the frame where we are freed:
clear the...
Two for one Edward show
Mickey 7
Starring Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette
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4.25/5
Based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashby, Mickey 17 is a compelling and insightful...
An alternative history of the moon landing
History tells us that, mere days before Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, a document titled...
Music, Comedy shows coming
Burrinja Theatre
Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks
Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate “50 Year of Hits” including...
CARTOON: Contrasting weather
Heavy flooding hits the north, while the south faces dry conditions.
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Mahjong – Could it be the secret to a longer life...
Eight years ago, Michael lost his wife and son. He barely left his house and struggled to find meaning in life. Since joining the...
