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April 30, 2023

Barry Humphries was, indubitably, an international star

PARADOXICALLY, alcoholism proved to be the turning point of his career. In Melbourne, 1970, after a protracted drinking binge, Humphries was found bashed and lying...

April 23, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 23 April

It is said the Etruscans taught the Romans; they taught the French; and the French taught the rest of the world how to cook.   MY...

April 16, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 16 April

It is Newton's Third Law of Motion: Action & Reaction: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.   IN short: if object A...

April 9, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 9 April

Easter is one of the two most important dates in the Christian calendar. It marks the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Nazarene. He...

April 9, 2023

What is the Question – April

For April’s What is the Question Victoria Police Inspector Jason Templar talked with Roland Rocchiccioli.   What is your name? Jason Templar   What is your occupation? Inspector, local area...

April 2, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 2 April

It is time for Public Transport Victoria, or PTV, to stop ignoring the City of Ballarat. It is the elected voice of the people....

March 19, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 19 March

Is it hubris which causes some people to think they know best about other people’s creative endeavours?

THE late Jackie Collins sold some...

March 12, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 12 March

Platitudinous gobbledegook is a form is mis-and disinformation. In the absence of compelling evidence, why would you believe it?

IT was said, at...

March 12, 2023

What is the Question – March

For March’s What is the Question, Amie and Daniel Murphy, who own and operate Accent Framing and Fine Art supplies on Sturt...

March 5, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 5 March

I never thought - but it has!  Despite being cautious, and reading carefully the scant fine print, I have been conned in...

March 5, 2023

Classic whodunnit never been better

IT would be difficult to imagine a more perfect stage production of Agatha Christie’s thriller, The Mousetrap. Director, Robyn Nevin, has assembled a talented cast...

February 26, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 26 February

For those who revel in titillating, sex scenes in movies, let me assure you, actors loathe doing them; furthermore, they are totally...

February 19, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 19 February

The scientific and technological developments of the last 80 years - since the end of World War Two, are phenomenal. Some of...

February 19, 2023

What is the Question – February

For this month’s What is the Question Roland talks with Ballarat-based filmmaker Ben Plazzer.

  What is your name? Ben Plazzer.   What is your occupation? Film...

February 12, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 12 February

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war against Ukraine is criminal; but when you add to his barbarity the suffering he has wrought...

February 5, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 5 February

I left Western Australia in 1968. I have returned many times since then; however, the most recent visit proved a re-awakening of...

January 29, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 29 January

Greece's last king, Constantine II, died in Athens aged 82.

I CAME to know His late Majesty only slightly, but I did...

January 15, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 15 January

When it comes to the extinction of flora and fauna, Australia has, since 1788, the most dubious record of any country in...

January 8, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 8 January

I wish the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - Harry and Meghan - would, for everyone’s benefit, including their own - stop...

January 8, 2023

What is the Question – January

For the first What is the Question of 2023, Roland chats with ear, nose, throat and head and neck surgeon, Mark Guirguis.   What is your...

January 1, 2023

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 1 January

The death of another year is cause for pause and reflection; a time to take stock, and with determination and pluck, to...

December 25, 2022

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 25 December

It has been a momentous year. The death of The Queen of Australia. Monarchist or republican, there was consensus: the world lost...

December 18, 2022

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 18 December

Is the Federal Parliament censuring of the former Prime Minister Scott Morrison a political stunt or an important symbolic gesture?

CERTAINLY, results from...

December 11, 2022

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 11 December

There is a growing groundswell for Australians to embrace a four-day working week. In the event, is this the answer to the...