Plus: A masterclass in memoir
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At the end of Monday's Q+A, Wiradjuri man and journalist Stan Grant said, "We in the media must ask if we are truly honouring a world worth living in". Why aren't more taking him seriously? | | |
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Activists involved in the protest that saved the Franklin River say the environmental win would not have been possible under today's anti-protest laws. | | |
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If you're a migrant wanting to stay in Australia, you might hear about "Tia". She operates in messaging apps and few have met her in person, though many have handed over tens of thousands of dollars in the hope of getting an Australian visa. | | |
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Tasmanian playwright Nathan Maynard is using the safe space of the theatre to examine the fraught issue of who can call themselves Aboriginal, in his play At What Cost? | | |
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This massive plant archive holds more than a million plants collected from Australia over 250 years. Each one tells a story about our past. | | |
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These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries. | | |
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Psychologist Tim Byron and musicologist Jadey O’Regan recorded five popular hooks to test your memory. Can you guess the song without vocals? | | |
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Shirley Collinswas a cornerstone of the English folk revival, releasing more than 20 albums, travelling, and cataloguing traditional tunes between the 50s and the 70s. Then, after a tide of personal misfortune, she lost her voice. | | |
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In 1962 all eyes were on Seattle for the World Fair. Fast-forward 60 years and the city will soon be the world's focus once again, this time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But a very different Seattle will be on display. | | |
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The Big Weekend of Books is offering the chance to learn the art of memoir writing with award-winning author Kris Kneen. | |
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