Opinion
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CARTOON: CCTV invasion
Star Mail has kicked off a six-week campaign initiated by the editorial staff to explore and determine the value of CCTV, as well as the…
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A review: Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web
The 1812 theatre Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie The curtains opened to a magnificent set of an English country mansion lounge room. Complete with 12…
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Plastics
How often are you overwhelmed by the amount of waste your household generates on a weekly basis? With three dedicated bins you would think there…
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Three productions coming
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Moon Over Buffalo The lights dimmed; the audience prepared but the curtains did not rise. A scuffle was heard at the entrance,…
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CARTOON: Interest rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November 2023.
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Clap your hands for The Monkey
The Monkey Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany and Colin O’Brien MA15+ 4.25/5 Based on a short story by Stephen King, The Monkey is a frightening,…
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A classic coming-of-age story
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the iconic Australian film Looking for Alibrandi. But this article is about the YA novel…
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Athenaeum’s colourful past
The building known today as the Athenaeum Theatre has served the community for many major events, some of those being, roller skating, balls, movies, meetings,…
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The Incredible Hulk 2: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World Starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez and Harrison Ford Rated M 3.75/5 Captain America: Brave New World is an exciting character-driven…
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Youth crime
There seems to be a growing unease in the community as the media constantly reports car thefts, home invasions and high-speed chases, sometimes involving children…
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CARTOON: Early autumn
Is it summer or autumn now? Why is there a lot more foliage on the ground for this time of the year?
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A woman’s midlife crisis
Into the Storm is the first of Irish author Cecelia Ahern’s books that this reviewer has read. It offers a quick showcase of the author’s…