Enraged residents launch war against Council
Fed up residents of Caulfield North have announced plans to split from Glen Eira Council and form an individual municipality. Rebel Leader ‘Colonel’ Darren Wicklow said the recent rate rises were the...
View ArticleCouncil rejects Elsternwick Coles plan
The Glen Eira Council has knocked back the proposition to build an eight-storey supermarket and apartment complex on Glenhuntly Road. Councillors rejected the development because of concerns over...
View ArticleDigitising Holocaust history
Elsternwick’s Jewish Holocaust Centre is seeing major visitor increases following the million dollar redevelopment of its permanent collection. Stepping into the Jewish Holocaust Centre (JHC) feels...
View ArticleQuick cash for kidneys
“That was the biggest lottery win that any person can have.” At age 71, Gabriel Astourian had given up all hope of ever receiving a kidney transplant. Naturally, when his doctor called just after...
View ArticleFrom inside the mind, onto the canvas
Her auburn hair is tightly pulled back away from her face exposing the creamy skin of her forehead. Thin, low-set brows sit above large, unnaturally olive-green eyes which stare boldly and unwaveringly...
View ArticleWhile you’ve got it, flaunt it
When she felt the unwanted hand of a stranger grope her backside at The Rochester, Elena* didn’t hesitate before whirling around to push his hand off her and yell “What the fuck are you doing!?”...
View ArticleCouncil proposes sub-surface irrigation for Brighton’s iconic trees
Bayside Council has proposed an $800,000 irrigation system for the avenue of English Elm and Maritime Pine trees on North Road due to concerns over their health and lifespan. The underground...
View ArticleWhat’s lurking beneath?
No doubt the acute, stinging pain of an ear infection would be a highly uncomfortable condition to endure, but for Half Moon Bay lifesaver Alex Rowe, this is an all too familiar sensation. Having...
View ArticleWhat’s that you’re wearing?
With a vice like grip, the Chinese fur farmer yanks the raccoon dog out of its metal cage by its hind legs. He swings the dog up into the air and then slams it into ground, twice. With blood stained …...
View ArticleTime Out: How to host a MasterChef viewing soiree
A guide for all food lovers to have the ultimate MasterChef viewing party With season four of MasterChef in full swing, it’s time to ditch the microwave meals and two-minute noodles and get inspired to...
View ArticleTime Out: Farmhouse Direct
It’s all the gourmet deliciousness you’d find at a farmers market, delivered to your door It’s no secret that the Farmers Marker is the ultimate gourmet food hub. It’s where you find the best of the...
View ArticleReview: Oz Comic-Con 2012 Melbourne
Geeks, assemble! There were people dressed up in every single superhero costume known to man, with the Avengers characters by far the most popular choices; there were merchandise stalls that had every...
View ArticleReview: The Amazing Spider-Man
Don’t let the less-than-spectacular ending to the Spiderman trilogy with Toby Maguire stop you from seeing this new (and oh so much better) movie. For starters, Andrew Garfield was born for this role,...
View ArticleReview: The Dark Knight Rises
It definitely lives up to its expectations. Bamf villain, check, although points deducted for most of the lines Bane (Tom Hardy) delivered being muffled unless he spoke very clearly and very, very...
View ArticleGig review: Ed Sheeran, Melbourne 03/08/12
The “ginger Jesus” gets hearts racing at the Palais. The walls of the theatre are shaking from the screams of thousands of fangirls as the British singer walks out in an orange tee that’s a slightly...
View ArticleFilm review: Shock Head Soul
Netherlands/UK | 86 min 3 stars Alternating between enigmatic drama and documentary interviews, BAFTA award winning director Simon Pummell has created a film that’s as captivatingly puzzling as the...
View ArticleTop 5 Macaron shops in Melbourne!
Get on top of the latest food trend! Who cares if you pronounce it MAC-A-RON or MAC-A-ROON, they taste amazing so chow down! Here we go, in no particular order… Café Siciliadolce Pasticceria Tucked...
View ArticlePassenger: Australian Winter Tour Review
It’s always a pleasure to see Passenger, AKA Mike Rosenberg. The English-born artist, who attracts just as much attention busking out on the streets as he does at sold-out venues, is touring across...
View Article