Shaun Wilson-Miller: Family and friends farewell courageous teen
The inspirational Mill Park teenager who touched the hearts of millions of people through his dying farewell on the internet, has been laid to...
Melton Council’s rate set in nod to hard times
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Police seize drug haul in Mernda
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Whittlesea Council passes on rising tax costs
THE City of Whittlesea has proposed a five per cent rate rise, blaming the federal and state governments for making the council a ‘‘tax...
My Voice: Sarah Lee
Doreen resident Sarah Lee is a member of the Secondary School for 3754 Action Group.I HAVE three children aged two, four and six. I...
Tony Yao and his uni team bond over badminton
TONY Yao is studying accounting but he doesn’t let that get in the way of his favourite sporting pastime – badminton.Despite only having arrived...
Fans of many colours
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Missy Higgins, et al on the art of the comeback
What drives high achievers to return to a career after they’ve walked away? Linley Wilkie investigates.FOR decades, Australians have proclaimed a patriotic love of...
TV: Bollywood Star
MILLIONS of Australians have watched reality programs to find the country’s best amateur singers, dancers and cooks (not to mention women who want to...
Review: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING (M)When: Now showingWhere: General releaseI WASN’T expecting much from What to Expect When You’re Expecting, so maybe that’s...
Preview: The Australian Ballet presents Let’s Dance
THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET PRESENTS LET’S DANCEWhen: June 7-16Where: State Theatre, Arts Centre, cityBookings: australianballet.com.auPreview: Angela AllanMOMENTS that capture the intimacy and intensity of human...
Preview: Macbeth
MACBETHWhere: Playhouse, Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, MelbourneWhen: June 7-23Call: 1300 182 183Visit: theartscentre.com.auDAN Spielman wasn’t superstitious and thought nothing of uttering the name...
Preview: Indian Film Festival
INDIAN FILM FESTIVALWhere: Hoyts Melbourne Central and ChadstoneWhen: June 11 until 22Preview: Kathryn KernohanIN just its third year, the Indian Film Festival has grown...
Tripping: Luang Prabang
FOR many people, the thrill of overseas travel lies in the voyage into the unknown. But for those of us who want fewer thrills...
Once were oddities: platypuses return
THERE is hope platypuses will re-colonise parts of the Yarra River as research reveals they are starting to return.The Australian Platypus Conservancy has been...
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Heavy horses for courses
The National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival is returning to Werribee South on January 18-19.
More than your typical equestrian escapade, the public will be...
