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Think you have strong opinions about the 2026 Archibald prize? Check out the portraits that didn’t make the cut

The judges’ selections are, as always, bonkers – but there’s something beautifully daggy about the whole thing too

The Guardian - AU · May 13

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.

AAP · Apr 20

Rogue roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course during police chase jailed

John McDonald sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison for killing mother-of-three

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Why Bank of America Stock Is Still a Buy After Earnings

Bank of America stock is trading lower Wednesday after the financial firm reported earnings but Wall Street isn't worried. Here's why.

Kiplinger · Jan 16, 2025

National push to squeeze out source of tomato virus

A highly transmissible fruit virus that affects tomatoes, capsicums and chillies has triggered a $5 million national eradication response.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Sky News’ Sharri Markson tells Benjamin Netanyahu Labor is ‘hostile’ to Israel in ‘confidential’ meeting

Markson says sit-down with Israel’s PM like meeting ‘Winston Churchill during his fight against the Nazis’. Plus: News Corp reprints cartoon found to be offensive

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024

Enemy at the gate? The West Australian turns its guns on Labor to back the mining giants

The newspaper owned by billionaire Kerry Stokes has not been shy about attacking environmental reforms – but are readers getting the full picture?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024

Critics are calling MONA ‘childish’, but history shows us how much the public love an art forger

Art forgery is a devilish attempt to deceive its audience.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024

‘Childish and unprofessional’: art experts say Mona’s fake-Picasso stunt may undermine gallery’s reputation

Critics say revelation Kirsha Kaechele created works over three years ago is more prank than performance art, and risks leaving patrons feeling ‘cheated’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024

If we need a new paramedic base, go back to the future at Boolaroo

Letters: 'Do a good job and it will last forever.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024