The Great Escaper (UK, 2023 directed by Oliver Parker) tells the true story of Bernie, a British World War II Royal Navy veteran, who is torn between caring for his ailing wife and attending the 70th Anniversary D-Day Commemorations. Bernie caused a minor sensation in the UK when he ‘disappeared’ from his nursing home in…
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NAIDOC week: local events keep the fire burning
An 1892 story by ‘bush poet’ Henry Lawson is the kernel at the centre of a film to be shown at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
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CDoc celebrates 10 years
Celebrating its 10th year, the Castlemaine Documentary Festival has put together an outstanding selection of national and international non-fiction films.
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Kevin and Jet win again! Maldon travel royalty Kevin Moloney and Janetta Stones are celebrating after the show in which they star, Travel Guides, won a Logie Award for Best Lifestyle Program. The winner of the award seems to be determined by a mix of viewer votes and industry insiders, so this is a high…
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