Culture

How a mob of Deer Park sheep, and a horse called Whitey, helped Australia’s WW2 efforts

When we think about Australia’s contribution to wartime efforts, sheep and wool may not be the first things that come to mind.

Recommended reading – October 26

Books reviewed this month: The Disappearers, The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay, The Marriage Trap and We Did It Anyway.

Screens – October 26

Reviews this month are Digger, The Social Reckoning, Klara and the Sun, and Pressure.

Why can’t our brains resist a mystery?

Perhaps our fascination with crime fiction isn’t about crime at all; it’s about the puzzle.

Rage Be Comes Her – local artist tapping in to women’s rage

Discover the inspiring work of Terri Russell Barker and her artistic exploration of feminist themes and personal growth.

One More Year –a midlife crisis in footy boots

Catch One More Year, a one-man show filled with humor and emotion as Greg Kimball reflects on football and his father's legacy.

What the machines heard the animals say 

Explore The Enormous Radio, an immersive experience blending sounds and theatre in a stunning disused facility.

The Werribee Concert Band: 40 years of community music 

Discover the Werribee Concert Band's journey from a brass band to a celebrated wind band over four decades of musical excellence.

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