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From a naked flatmate to artistic joy: one man's journey with the Hills Hoist
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (922+ words) As a young Englishman in Australia, artist Bruce Munro saw beauty in the everyday. Field of Light quickly became a global sensation when it was installed a decade ago by the ebullient Englishman. Now, thanks to a series of cascading…...
World in pictures, April 16, 2026
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (50+ words) SMH. com. au April 22, 2026 " 12: 48pm Law enforcement in riot gear walk in a field after animal welfare activists attempted to gain entry to Ridglan Farms beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Credit: Owen Ziliak/Wisconsin State Journal via…...
In pictures: Celebrating The Sydney Morning Herald's photography
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (387+ words) April 20, 2026 " 11: 29am Black Lives Matter march at Sydney Town Hall. Credit: James Brickwood Big wave spectators at Brunswick Heads rock wall as Cyclone Alfred approaches. Credit: Nick Moir Caroline Andrade and Jessica Luna share a kiss ahead of a Mardi Gras…...
The Age photos of the week, April 18, 2026
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (457+ words) April 18, 2026 " 12: 11pm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Credit: Joe Armao Raju Shakya and his partner Deepa Rai are among founders and organisers of Momo Fest, a two-day festival celebrating Tibetan culture and food Credit:…...
Why this literary genius is headed to one of our biggest galleries
1+ week, 1+ day ago (205+ words) Known for his literary accomplishments, fans of Vuong's writing span pop and publishing alike " from Madonna and Bj'rk, to Max Porter and Ben Lerner. His many accolades include a Mac Arthur "genius" grant, received after the publication of first novel,…...
The Age photos of the week, April 11, 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (355+ words) April 11, 2026 " 1: 48pm Andy Freer, founder and artistic director of Snuff Puppets. The organisation, which creates shows featuring giant puppets, might have to close after Creative Victoria stopped funding it. Credit: Justin Mc Manus Jared Harford and Joshua Burton, travelling theatre producer…...
On the road to rancour
2+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) April 8, 2026 " 9: 00pm "What's up with those roadside signs that tell you what speed you're doing as you pass?" asks Gary Bryson of Blackheath. "I encountered one recently in a 60kph zone. Due to (ahem) the driver's inattentiveness, it flashed my speed as…...
A provocative love story exploring body image, mental health and art
2+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) April 8, 2026 " 12: 00pm Emily Lighezzolo's debut novel is all about bodies and their perceptions, from within and from external sources. It's about the giving and receiving of bodies, transactions that can be unequal and fraught. Charlie and Maisie meet for the second…...
The Age photos of the week, March 28, 2026
3+ week, 5+ day ago (475+ words) March 28, 2026 " 11: 41am Rally at the steps of the Victorian Parliament where Teachers and staff from public state schools went on a 24-hour strike over pay conditions. Credit: Joe Armao Ngarra Murray says the rise of One Nation in Victoria is being…...
The Age photos of the week, March 21, 2026
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (564+ words) March 21, 2026 " 11: 37am Larpent dairy farmer Mark Billing is facing major price increases due to the rising costs of fuel and fertiliser. Credit: Nicole Cleary Vixens defender Rudi Ellis ahead of the Super Netball season. Credit: Justin Mc Manus Melbourne casting director…...