John Boyne’s “Water” and Jelena Dokic’s “Unbreakable” explore issues of child abuse. Both books, one fictional, one factual give us some insight into how indicators of child abuse can be ignored. Reading them can help start conversations about how and what we can do to respond.
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The 150th Daylesford Agricultural Show is on at Victoria Park tomorrow, Saturday November 23. All indications are that entries are well up on recent years and the weather forecast for Saturday is perfect so this promises to be one of the biggest Shows yet.
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Tempranillo has soft acidity, medium-bodied with fruity black cherry character and high levels of glycerine, which produces a silky texture. Unlike cabernet sauvignon you can get different styles. Clive Hartley explains.
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Morgan Williams wonders about the “rules” that have evolved around the use of colour in art.
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Property owners who are subject to land tax have been receiving emails from the Victorian State Revenue Office (SRO) reminding them of their obligations in relation to the Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT). Owners may need to adjust their rental strategies or explore exemption options to avoid accumulating substantial Vacant Residential Land Tax debts.
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