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Ron Cerabona

A scene from The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. Picture: Getty Images

Films like The Wizard of Oz and Rosemary's Baby have fascinating backstories full of travails and tragedies that have become legendary

Films cursed by tragedy and tales

Colin Firth, centre, in Operation Mincemeat. Picture: Transmission Films

Despite the outcome being known, this is a fine tale of subterfuge.

Fascinating story of disinformation

Steven Cree in The Twin. Picture: Shudder

This is a well-made film that isn't terribly original.

Family horror story a disappointing mash-up

Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu. Picture: Sony

This well-acted story focuses a lot on suffering.

Mark Wahlberg hangs up boxing gloves for priesthood in Father Stu

Swamy Rotolo in A Chiara. Picture: Supplied

There's a contemplative side to this Jonas Carpignano film.

Jonas Carpignano's trilogy comes to an intense end with A Chiara

A scene from Petite Maman. Picture: Lilies Films

This sensitive film feels less than the full deal.

Petite Maman's bold concept needed fleshing out

Sarah Lancashire in Julia. Picture: HBO Max/Foxtel

The new HBO series picks up where the Streep film left us.

Plating up a pioneer of reality TV

Leah Purcell in The Drover's Wife. Picture: Roadshow

The film uses Henry Lawson's story as a jumping-off point.

Historical drama The Drover's Wife is dark and stark

Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Picture: Marvel

Benedict Cumberbatch's Strange is upstaged by Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda.

Doctor Strange adds extra dimensions to the Marvel franchise

A scene from Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy. Picture: Supplied

Filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi navigates human relationships.

Spare stories are elegantly told

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HUNG UP: If neither party obtains a majority of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives, it results in a hung parliament.

Punters are predicting a hung parliament to result at this week's federal election. So what is it and what happens next?

What is a hung parliament and is Australia likely to have one?

Voting will be socially distanced this election, but we'll still be using the traditional paper ballots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The pandemic election is upon us. How will COVID-19 impact the way we vote?

How COVID-19 will impact the way you vote

BOMBED: A stray left to sniff around Borod Tower in Ukraine. Photo: supplied

As bombs and missiles rain down, artist and filmmaker George Gittoes is feeling increasingly unnerved about his safety in Ukraine.

'War is on our doorstep': Filmmaker fears for safety in Ukraine

Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll

"All this rhetoric by Mr Dutton is just politics. His language around war ... all this sort of stuff that's gone on for the last year is highly dangerous," the WA Premier said.

Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security', WA Premier says

GORMLESS: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?

GST on birthday cakes, the price of petrol, and recall of random statistics: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?

History of the 'gotcha' question: How elections are won or lost on a gaffe

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won with their entry Stefania.

Eurovision is like a bag of Every Flavour Jelly Beans - you really don't know what you're going to get.

Eurovision opened my eyes to the exciting world we live in

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Coalition's housing policies, taken together, would have a "marginal" effect on house prices as his new scheme comes under attack.

Unlocking super will have 'marginal' impact on house prices: Morrison

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

Postal voting deadline looms

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt appear in TikTok videos ahead of the federal election on May 21. 

If TikTok likes were votes, a Labor backbencher would be prime minister and his party would already have claimed election victory.

Who is winning the Federal Election race on TikTok?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

The election campaign has hit the home stretch, leaving only five days until polling day.

As it happened: Peter Dutton is 'the biggest threat to national security' says WA Premier

Greens leader Adam Bandt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

A hung parliament with Greens MPs on the lower house crossbench could position the party to demand support for policies in exchange for its backing in a minority government.

Greens to reveal 'balance of power' list for hung parliament at campaign launch

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has gone into bat for Senator Katy Gallagher (inset). Pictures: AAP

Australia's first female PM has written a personal letter endorsing Katy Gallagher, asking Canberrans not risk losing her in the Senate.

'Incredible representative': Gillard intervenes to endorse 'at-risk' Gallagher

Working dogs: Regular panelists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee with quizmaster Tom Gleisner (cente) are back for season 10 of Have You Been Paying Attention?. Photo supplied by Channel 10.

"When you put five funny people in a room with Tom at the helm, no two shows are the same," says Ed Kavalee. That's why Have You Been Paying Attention is about to premiere its 10th season. Read all about it in our TV Guide.

Ed Kavalee pays attention and pips the panel on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?'

The diverse individuals who take part in ABC TV's Space 22, to see if creative exercises can help heal invisible wounds, are visibly changed by it. This is a must watch program.

Mental health problems nurtured by art and music in ABC TV's Space 22

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

'Just warming up': PM launches campaign with promise to unlock super for home buyers

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Labor leader stopped short of committing to a wage rise for public servants, but repeated his promise to "revitalise" the bureaucracy.

Albanese declines to promise higher public service wages

Royce Gay of Queanbeyan discusses the election in Eden-Monaro. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

It's less than a week until election day and the ultra-marginal seat of Eden-Monaro seems to be pulling further away from its bellwether status.

For whom the bellwether tolls: the mood on the ground in Eden-Monaro

Anthony Albanese wants Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The funds will help Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder.

Labor to create $1b fund for manufacturing innovation, diversification

BOOKISH: Robert Swart started his TikTok account to review and share book-themed content. Now, he has an audience of over 150,000. Pictures: Instagram.

Robert Swart grew up an avid book lover. When he created a TikTok account, he had no idea he would amass a loyal following of over 150,000 people.

TikTok creator talks fantasy novels and his own epic love story

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Napier Street in St Arnaud, Victoria, will be celebrated as part of Main Streets Of Australia Week.

This week's national movement encourages towns to support their local businesses, while also recognising the crucial social function of main streets.

Now and then: celebrating our main streets

PROTECT: VICSES volunteers in the western region. Picture: Contributed. 

Regional communities to thank VICSES Mid West volunteers on Wear Orange Day

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has made housing a central part of the Liberal Party's official launch.

Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway

BUSTED: A 57 year old Stawell man was caught drink driving on Sunday, May 8. Picture: NORTHERN GRAMPIANS EYEWATCH

'Beers and port' lead to fine for drink-driving motorist

CAUGHT: Police impounded the red vehicle. Picture: NORTHERN GRAMPIANS EYEWATCH PAGE

Police on 'hat trick' after impounding two cars from one motorist

FAST FINISH: Jess Maffescioni and Bronson Potter, who finished first in the 7km run. 

Return of Mother's Day Classic a day to remember for all

NEW VENTURE: Meg Driscoll, with daughter Lola, has created a new business Lullaby Lola to help new parents and carers. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Meg Driscoll aiming to help others not hit the low she did.

Stawell mother looking to help new parents and carers

MILESTONE: Courtney McIlvride and Sam Williams will play their 200th match for Stawell Warriors on Saturday. Photos: CONTRIBUTED

Both players are important members of their Warriors' sides.

200 up for pair of Warriors' 24-year-olds

JOB LOSSES: Shadow Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh says the redundancies at Agriculture Victoria will mean critical research will lose out. 

The new announcement of redundancies will see a possible total of 109 jobs lost in 2022.

Agriculture Victoria faces job cuts

CELEBRATE: Grampians Community Health employees Amy Sinclair and Tarsha Davis at the 2021 IDAHOBIT Day activities. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Stawell to host IDAHOBIT Day event promoting safe and welcoming spaces

INTENSITY: Brett Hargreaves sprints after a loose ball during the Swifts' round four clash with Rupanyup. Picture: TRISH RALPH

Swifts' senior footballers currently sit third.

Footballers looking for a Swift response against Lakers

THUD: A Warrior thumps the ball downfield against the Horsham Saints. Picture: STEPHEN WALKER

Roos offer stern test for Warriors footballers, netballers hungry for first win

FLYING HIGH:The Eagles have got off to a rip-snorting start to the season, but may have bitten off more than they can chew with the Demons. Picture: KAYE BULGER

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RISING: Interest rate rises are a reaction to rising inflation, according the region's realtors. Picture: FILE

"I'd be hopeful that wouldn't cause a lot of financial stress."