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Travel and entertainment news and views presented by Melbourne journalist Jenny Burns who over a long career, has written for a number of newspapers and magazines and travelled from Anchorage to Zagreb and many capitals in between.
Entertainment
Movie: Challengers
Love triangles have provided fodder for many movies over the years but few have the physical exertion of Challengers.
Read More »Movie: Perfect Days
An Oscar nomination for a film about a Japanese toilet cleaner may surprise some but for those who have seen Perfect Days it’s understandable.
Read More »On Stage: Wicked
Stunning performances and imaginative and spectacular staging ensure the latest production of Wicked remains a theatrical delight.
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Cruising on the Silver Muse
On paper Silversea Cruises’ 14-day cruise from Auckland to Melbourne on the Silver Muse looked an appealing itinerary.
Read More »Travelling on The Overland train
My trip on The Overland train between Melbourne and Adelaide didn’t start well but improved once onboard.
Read More »Sea World Cruises Whale Watching VIP Captain’s Lounge
The decision to pay extra for a VIP Captain’s Lounge upgrade on Sea World Cruises’ Whale Watching cruise proved a wise move.
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Movie: La Chimera
The exploits of tomb raiders have provided plenty of fodder for movie makers. But few are like Italian film maker Alice Rohrwacher’s latest offering, La...
Read More »Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4 is the perfect example of the adage when you’re on a good thing stick to it.
Read More »On Stage: Teeth and Tonic
Comedy and the impact of a toxic relationship are not often combined in the same play.
Read More »On Stage: Swansong
Swansong is one of those plays whose success solely depends on the performance of the actor presenting the story of Austin ‘Occi’ Byrne.
Read More »Movie: Dune: Part Two
There are many similarities between Dune: Part Two and its predecessor Dune: Part One.
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