entertainment
The story behind the lost film that marked a career end for our first Hollywood star
Australia’s first Hollywood star, a famous romance novel by Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s aunt and a rare alloy mined from Tasmania’s west coast put the island’s wild places on the big screen. Source link
The eight books our critics couldn't put down in October
Wondering what to read? This month’s best books include the latest from Jane Harper, Bri Lee and Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai. Source link
Condition in government's grant program a 'devastating blow' for singer
Jennifer Hankin was hoping to apply for a NSW government grant program to support local recording artists so she could finally release her EP. Source link
Locals 'upset' with decay of mothballed theatre decide to buy it
After sitting idle for two decades residents of the NSW town of Mudgee have purchased the iconic Regent Theatre, with plans to return it to its former glory. Source link
What makes a book valuable? Hint — it's not only first editions that are sought after
There are many factors that can determine the monetary value of a book, so what can make an edition worth tens of thousands of dollars? Source link
How The Dish reintroduced Australia to the Moon landing
The film The Dish helped reintroduce a new generation of Australians to the critical role the Parkes Observatory played in the Moon landing. Twenty-five years after its release, the film has had a lasting impact. Source link
The wild questions twins endure and why Twinless has taken the bait
Montearo Brown is a TV and film reviewer who blogs under the name Sprite Lee. He also happens to be a twin. So, what does he think of the movie Twinless? Source link
Local record store survives three decades of digital change and CBD construction
Tucked away at the end of an old arcade strip, a local record store has survived three decades of change, from new technology to the construction of Sydney’s second CBD. Source link
The hidden story behind this painting of a huge bull
An oil painting of an enormous bull is the star attraction at a regional Australian gallery. How did the genre of massive livestock art become so popular? Source link
As this fascinating history of art heists shows, timing is everything
This latest heist at the Louvre highlights the vulnerability of objects in public collections. The irony is they are often gifted to such institutions for safekeeping. Source link