Thursday, November 21, 2024
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August: Osage County

Belvoir’s excellent production of Tracy Letts’ Tony and Pulitzer awarded masterpiece is an engrossing tragicomedy with a brilliant ensemble cast.

The Female of the Species

Directed by Erica Lovell, the Old Fitz Theatre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s delightfully wicked The Female of the Species is fast-paced and entertaining.

Intersecting truths

Reflecting on a recent parliamentary reception with King Charles, the Rev. Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church, emphasised two intersecting truths: the ongoing impact of colonisation on First Peoples and the need to embrace Indigenous wisdom.

Transforming the streets of Surry Hills

Surry Hills was buzzing on November 2 for its second Sydney Streets this year, with Crown Street closed to traffic while thousands of locals and visitors enjoyed food, stalls, performances and more.

Key to the City for Sydney FC

The City of Sydney has bestowed its highest civic honour upon the Sydney FC Women’s team, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore AO presenting the club with the prestigious Key to the City.

Through the lens – South Sydney and beyond

Photographer Michelle Haywood captures the moments that matter – joyful, historical, poignant ...

Living with dementia – a carer’s journey: 10. Sleep apnoea – CPAP therapy

Stuart had moderate to severe sleep apnoea for more than 10 years. He wore a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask every night for eight years prior to being in residential aged care.

An anchor in life – an interview with Johannes Geppert (#2)

Johannes (Johnny) Geppert is a Surry Hills-based artist. His studio-gallery on Crown Street, Collage Atelier, is open for exhibitions as well as weekly workshops in drawing, painting and collage.
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New book profiles logging breaches by Forestry Corporation

As the people of NSW await the latest judgment of the Land and Environment Court for Forestry Corporation of NSW’s logging breaches, in this case illegally felling giant and hollow-bearing trees in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest near Coffs Harbour, a new book shines a light on the Corporation’s misdemeanours across the state.

Museum receives accolade for audience engagement

The Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney has won the 2024 International Council of Museums (ICOM) Australia Institution Award. It is the first university museum to receive this award.

Intersecting truths

Reflecting on a recent parliamentary reception with King Charles, the Rev. Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church, emphasised two intersecting truths: the ongoing impact of colonisation on First Peoples and the need to embrace Indigenous wisdom.

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Philosophilia at home – Extinction Rebellion on Tamarama

It was my privilege, recently, to participate in an Extinction Rebellion action at Tamarama Beach during Sculpture by the Sea. It was a peaceful, visually arresting protest, aimed at keeping the urgency of climate action present in people’s minds, and offering ways to get involved in the battle to preserve our biosphere.

Warrior on the water – 25 years of maritime training and support

The South Sydney Herald fundraiser cruise on October 27 sailed through Circular Quay (Warrung), taking in sights of cultural and historical significance including Tjubooguuli (Opera House and Bennelong Point), Bayingo (Garden Island), Maten-Wanyay (Fort Dennison), Wokonmaguuli (Farm Cove), Yurong (Mrs Macquarie’s Point) and Woolloomooloo (“resting place of the dead”).

After the Voice referendum

Volunteers who campaigned in support of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament recently met at the Redfern Community Centre to hear about the way forward from the outgoing Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney and Indigenous author and activist, Thomas Mayo.

Appreciating Indigenous science

Held at Redfern Community Centre on August 17, the 2024 Indigenous Science Experience Community Day gave visitors the chance to learn about everything from Indigenous astronomy and bush medicine to the physics behind traditional tools.

August: Osage County

Belvoir’s excellent production of Tracy Letts’ Tony and Pulitzer awarded masterpiece is an engrossing tragicomedy with a brilliant ensemble cast.

The Female of the Species

Directed by Erica Lovell, the Old Fitz Theatre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s delightfully wicked The Female of the Species is fast-paced and entertaining.

‘Something serious … empowering’ Writer Profile: Noura Hijazi

Since emigrating from Lebanon to Western Sydney when she was 12 years old, Noura Hijazi has always found writing to be an outlet for her thoughts and feelings, and a way of adjusting to a new environment in Australia.
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