
Prime Minister Julia Gillard may be embroiled in a political thriller that would tax the creative juices of the most imaginative writer of genre fiction, but she hasn't taken her mind off the fortunes of Australia's literary culture.
There were all the things we've come to expect from The Voice in the series two finale. There were pyrotechnics, and there was glitter. There was song, dance, hyperbole, tears and celebrity guests. But finally, tonight, there was also a winner.
Seven's new afternoon panel show, The Daily Edition, was like watching people chat on a golf course; too many holes to fill and taking far too long.

The first finalists for the Ararat Advertiser and Stawell Times News' Proud Parents Picture competition have been decided.
