Wine with Winsor
Affordable Gems You don’t have to pay a fortune to enjoy a seriously good bottle of Australian wine. Drinks writer Winsor Dobbin showcases some of his recent favourites. Something specialPenfolds 2023 Bin 28 ShirazYou […]
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Balinese Bliss
From a central beachfront location to an unspoilt hillside getaway, travel editor Winsor Dobbin presents the second and final instalment of Ciao’s Bail Special. Family funWhether you plan on partying, surfing, or spending some time […]
Giveaway: The Life of Chuck
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Lauren […]
Giveaway: When Fall is Coming
Revered French filmmaker François Ozon showcases a mushroom-related crime at a family lunch, in this evocative portrayal of life in a French village which hides many secrets beneath its tranquil exterior. In the quiet stillness of autumnal […]
Giveaway: The Divine Sarah Bernhardt
A whirlwind of theatrical flair, passion, and eccentricity, THE DIVINE SARAH BERNHARDT invites audiences into the extravagant world of one of history’s most fascinating performers. Portrayed by Sandrine Kiberlain, Sarah Bernhardt is a magnetic force – bold, unpredictable, […]
Wine with Winsor
Heart-warming Reds It is the time of the year to enjoy warming red wines and wine writer Winsor Dobbin has some suggestions ranging from cheap and cheerful to a special occasion cabernet from Margaret River. […]
Giveaway: Bride Hard
Never mix business with pleasure.For badass secret agent Sam (Rebel Wilson), that hasn’t been difficult. But now she’s tasked with one of the hardest missions yet – being maid of honour for her childhood best […]
Rising: The Chronicles
Stephanie Lake Company’s The Chronicles is a frenetic daring performance pushing the limits of contemporary dance. Twelve dancers weave their way through birth, death, country, technology and spirituality with choreography that is so complex and […]
Swingers: Art x Golf
As mini-golf connoisseurs, my tribe (aged, 9 and 12) and I have putted our way from Halls Gap to the Hunter Valley, but we’ve never putted in a secret ballroom. Swingers is an indoor mini-golf […]
Indie Symphony II
Following a hugely successful, capacity-audience inaugural event in 2023, Orchestra Victoria’s Indie Symphony II returns to Hamer Hall for two nights on 3 & 4 July 2025, showcasing beloved soundtracks from bestselling and fan-favourite independent video games. […]