Shinoda, who has died aged 94, was one of the leading figures in 1960s Japanese cinema, whose taste for artifice and experimentation led to some of the New Wave’s most striking films.

As high as $7k per student: The funding gaps between private and public schools revealed Hayes said Dutton's vague references to "community beliefs and standards" were likely deliberate.

It's still seven months until Halloween, but one may find oneself checking the calendar given two of the musical news items in this week's Local Scene column. The horrifically awesome music group ...

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