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‘We should all try to be this sexy cockatoo’: a voluptuous sculpture’s ode to Australiana

In our series on artworks in Australian homes, Que Minh Luu shows us the supremely kitschy sculpture that makes her feel ‘almost patriotic’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 7, 2023

Ragged leaves, untidy corners and no pesticides: how to plant a butterfly garden

A butterfly-friendly back yard is not neat, but what is lost in nibbled leaves is made up for in fluttering colours, and an aid to conservation

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022

‘Like a thoroughbred race horse’: inside the high-speed, high-stakes world of pigeon racing

Champion birds can command massive prices, but those who spend their lives training them do it for the love – not money

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022

Olympic medal machine Victor Kovalenko: ‘They said I can make a choice to sail for Russia or Ukraine’

It has been 30 years since the now coach made a decision that set him on a path to Australia – and unprecedented prosperity

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022

‘It’s not wise to be rushed’: Linda Burney says government will consult extensively on Indigenous voice

Minister says Labor’s plan is ‘five years in the making’ as she seeks to clear up confusion about approach

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2022

Uluru statement campaigners welcome Albanese’s referendum commitment

Campaign director Dean Parkin says the prime minister flagging set referendum question brings ‘level of clarity’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022

Anthony Albanese reveals ‘simple and clear’ wording of referendum question on Indigenous voice

Prime minister uses Garma festival speech to suggest Australians should be asked a simple yes or no question on enshrining a voice in the constitution

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022

Roll on: the pokie-free resurrection of Petersham Bowling Club

The beloved Sydney inner-west institution has changed a lot in 125 years, as has the suburb surrounding it

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2022

From plumbing shop to world stage: meet Australia’s Irish dance boy wonder

Liam Costello started Irish dancing a century and a half after his ancestors emigrated. Now the Sydney teen is a triple world champ

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

‘There’s no substitute for listening’: what being a champion debater taught Bo Seo about arguing over the dishes

After a lifetime in debating, Bo Seo has learned a few things about how to disagree with those both near and far

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2022