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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
On Stage: Are You There?
It comes as no surprise to discover Irene Korsten, who wrote the new Australian play, Are You There?, worked in the aged care system.
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Movie: The Roses
It seems wrong to write that a film about a marriage break up is great fun but parts of the movie, The Roses, are very...
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Movie: The Thread
The French courtroom drama, The Thread, offers several unexpected turns, with the greatest coming at the very end of the movie. And it’s truly shocking!
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Exploring the Arctic on a Silversea Cruise
A quote from boxer Mike Tyson seemed a strange way to start our Silversea Expeditions 16-day Pond Inlet, Nunavut to Reykjavík cruise.
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Relaxing and Renewing at Kamalaya
What bliss was my first thought as my Indian head massage came to an end at Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa.
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Travelling on The Overland train
My trip on The Overland train between Melbourne and Adelaide didn’t start well but improved once onboard.
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On Stage: Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder is considered a classic example of a stage thriller. A new production from Smoke and Mirrors Productions, playing at Theatre Works,...
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On Stage: Songs for a New World
The themes of hope, love, loss and the power of choice are enthusiastically brought to life by a team of talented young performers in Songs...
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On Stage: Smokescreen
Much of the content of the Australian play Smokescreen is alarming.
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On Stage: Soldier Boy
The tragic story of the youngest Australian to have died in World War 1 is emotionally brought to life in Soldier Boy playing at Melbourne’s...
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Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
Discussions around the live action remake of the originally animated movie trilogy How to Train Your Dragon have a common theme.
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