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David Bowie’s 100 Favourite Books
David Bowie's 100 Favourite Books List David Bowie was a reader—a voracious, discerning, otherworldly reader. Books were not mere objects for him. They were galaxies. They were collaborators. They were songs waiting to be sung. In 2013, Bowie offered a glimpse into his...
Entertainment
Want to cheer the Supercars as owner of a Mustang race car?
Monster Energy Tickford Racing Ford Mustang for sale Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats, because Lloyds Auctions has just thrown a Molotov cocktail into the garage of motorsport dreams: this weekend, they’re auctioning off the Monster Energy Tickford Racing Ford...
Antiques
Beatlemania seen through the photographs of Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney, the legendary musician, carried a Pentax film camera with him at the height of Beatlemania. These photos brilliantly show what it is like at in the Eye of a Storm. "Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm" invites visitors...
Collectibles
A Short History of Collecting Cigarette Sport Cards
Collecting Cigarette Sport Cards Cigarette cards — also known as tobacco cards — sit at the crossroads of ephemera, memorabilia, and nostalgia, belonging to the broader family of trading or trade cards. The hobby of collecting them is called cartophily, a pursuit that...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Kenneth Radley is one of those Australian actors …
Kenneth Radley is one of those Australian actors that everyone has seen, but few people know his name. He may not be a household name but he is a household face! You may have seen Kenneth Radley in The Adventures of...
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Exploring the Vibrant Artist Scene: Belleville, Paris
Paris, the city of love, lights, and art, has long been a beacon for creative souls seeking inspiration and recognition. While iconic neighborhoods like Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés have historically drawn artists and art enthusiasts, a new hub of creativity is emerging...
History of Photography
Astronaut Bruce McCandless: One “Big Leap” For Man
In the vast expanse of space, where humanity's imagination meets the stark reality of cosmic vacuum, exists a realm of unparalleled adventure and risk. Among the brave souls who dared to venture into this void, Bruce McCandless stands out as a...
Corporate and Event Photography
Hasselblad 907X and CFV 100C – A Medium Format Camera Marvel
Hasselblad, renowned for its innovations in medium format photography, has introduced the Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C, a stunning blend of modular design and cutting-edge technology. This camera promises unparalleled versatility with three distinct photographic applications, making it the most adaptable 100-megapixel...
Fourth Estate
Packer, ACXIOM, Andrew Robb, Privacy & 1984
In 2002 Kerry Packer sold his 50% stake in Acxiom back to the US parent company but they still operate in Australia. The list of companies...
Artist Profiles
Amos Gebhardt wins National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024 has highlighted the artistic prowess of both established and emerging talents from across Australia. Featuring works from 34 finalists, the...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Myanmar’s Revolution in Award-Winning World Press Photos
A Nation in Conflict: Myanmar’s Revolution Captured in Award-Winning World Press Photo Series by Ye Aung Thu In one of the most gripping and powerful visual narratives...
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Leica M3 camera
The Leica M3 is a legendary 35mm film rangefinder camera produced by the German company Leica Camera AG. Building on the success of the...
Mastering Exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
In our Master Class Series on Photography, we are Mastering Exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO and the Exposure Triangle. In the realm of photography,...
Album Review: Randall Waller “More” driving rock
OK I'm from that era when we liked hard rock music in the car on long trips. Randall Waller's More is more than up...
Art finance company Art Money on hold, refinances
Update 8 June 2024: "The business I founded, Art Money, has run out of operating capital and I’ve let down a lot of people...
NSW Is Paying Millions to Log Forests That No Longer Exist
NSW is the Only State Paying to Destroy Its Own Forests The NSW Forestry Corporation’s native forest logging division has become the most expensive loss-making...
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Living & Culture
Tiny Homes: A Small Answer to a Growing Housing Crisis
SPECIAL REPORT | Tiny Homes: Small Spaces, Big Questions in a World Short on Shelter There are now more displaced people on Earth than at any point since records began. Wars redraw borders overnight, climate change...
Global Affairs
Have we stopped worrying – and learned to love Israel’s bomb?
Israel’s nuclear arsenal is modern diplomacy’s worst-kept secret Israel’s nuclear arsenal is modern diplomacy’s worst-kept secret: neither officially acknowledged nor formally denied, yet widely understood to exist. Despite decades of UN resolutions and sustained international pressure to...
Foodies & Vine
Harvest Under Scrutiny: Tax Office Vineyard Labour Crackdown
Sour Grapes: Tax Crackdown Shines a Light on SA’s Vineyard Workforce The taxman has arrived in wine country—and he’s not here for a wine tasting. In April 2026, a coordinated strike involving the Australian Taxation Office,...
Australian history
The Forgotten Bunkers of Australia’s Strategic Fuel Reserve
Running on Empty: What WWII Can Teach Us About Fuel Storage in a Crisis Australia is currently rediscovering a hard truth: a nation without fuel is a nation at a standstill. As the Middle East conflict...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: A fuel plan should be on Albanese’s agenda
Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. A...
Country Living
Bendigo Gig Guide – Entertainment News & What’s On in Central Victoria
The New Bendigonian Gig Guide - Vol.1 No.1 April 2026 What's The Buzz? Tell Me What's Happening around Bendigo. The first edition of our Bendigo Gig Guide ... this is the collector's edition! Bookmark if you...
Collectibles
Collecting Kewpie Dolls & Kewpie Cartoons
Kewpie dolls are collectible vintage dolls known for their unique and charming design. Kewpie cartoons are also collectible and can be valuable. "Kewpie" is derived from the word "cupid," which reflects the dolls' angelic or...
Australian Politics
LINA Summit 2026: Local News Is Still Here
There's something reassuring about a room full of journalists who aren’t trying to conquer the world—just determined to cover it properly, one postcode at a time. This week, that room happens to be in Murray...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government’s Middle East ‘stress test’
Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state...
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Theatre production photography of June Salter
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June Salter 1932-2001 ° Remembered as a true diva of stage and screen in words and photos by Mark Anning in 1982. This was literally...
Gabrielle Pool, Peek Gallery artist makes waves at Byron Bay
We offer two artworks for rental or purchase or exhibitions from accomplished artist Gabrielle Pool Rain Flung Mountains Who's There? Rain Flung Mountains by Gabrielle Pool (2019)Oil...
Bertolt Brecht: Revolution in Theater & Social Consciousness
Bertolt Brecht, the iconic German playwright, poet, and director, is renowned for his innovative contributions to theater and the enduring influence of his work...
ACF Launches Legal Action Over Woodside Gas Expansion
Federal Legal Action Over Woodside Gas Expansion The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has launched a new legal challenge against Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt, arguing...
Ending Native Forest Logging Bill 2023, Hansard speeches
The full Hansard speeches in the Senate during the 15 June 2023 debate on the proposed Ending Native Forest Logging Bill 2023: Senator RICE (Victoria) (09:02):...