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Failed Ambitions: Kew Cottages and Changing Ideas of Intellectual Disabilities Book and Film Reviews

Failed Ambitions: Kew Cottages and Changing Ideas of Intellectual Disabilities

Failed Ambitions: Kew Cottages and Changing Ideas of Intellectual Disabilities. Lee-Ann Monk, David Henderson, Christine Bigby, Richard Broome and Katie Holmes. Monash University Publishing, 2023, 357 pages A Review by Kevin Bain A La Trobe University team has recorded the 121-year history of Kew Cottages up to its closure in 2007,…
31 July 2025
The Building Supervisor Poetry

The Building Supervisor

The Building Supervisor Annie Wysham I’m off to buy a hard hat And some steel-capped tradies’ boots, Fluorescent coat and overalls, Protective clothing that will suit. I’ll also get a reflector vest And other safety gear, Goggles with a faceguard, I’ll want earplugs too I fear! I’ll need a nice…
12 July 2025
Poetry Poetry

Poetry

  One of the lovely pleasures that we at Eastsider News have discovered is the degree of creative talent we have in our local area . Collected here are some of the poetic contributions we have received from our local community and beyond. Some are funny, some are inspiring; all…
26 June 2025
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