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For better and for worse, much of our understanding about disabilities have come from cinema. Of course, there are the sensationalised Blockbusters that have probably done more harm than good in defying stereotypes. Think 1970’s smash hits like Rainman or One Flew …

On October 13, 2025, the Nobel Prize Committee announced it would award the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences jointly to Joel Mokyr, Phillippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt. The prize was awarded to the three parties “for having explained innovation-driven economic growth” …

Trio Isimsiz’s performance at the City Recital Hall was a Romantic delight. Though presenting a concise program of only three pieces, the trio managed to pack a musical punch that traversed the highs and lows of emotional extremes. Formed in 2009 at …

The date is Saturday March 8,  2025, International Womens’ Day. A day about celebrating achievement, accessibility, and action. A day about unity, regardless of sex. But not for me. At 3am, I was paralysed with fear; an irrational impairment I cannot understand. …

Bach Akademie Australia’s performance at the Sydney Opera House happily transported audiences to elegant Baroque ballrooms against the backdrop of Sydney’s Farm Cove. Performed to a crowd of eager music listeners in the Opera House’s Utzon Room, The Art of Violin was …

Siena Fagan is a coffee addict Whenever an assignment is feeling a bit static, I pack a bag and set myself up at a coffee shop. Whether it’s the buzz of my skim cappuccino, the hustle and bustle of busy customers, or …

More than 300 athletes from over 40 nations are in Western Sydney this week for the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships, with racing underway at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. The event was officially launched last Friday at Taronga Zoo, with slalom icons gathering …

The Brisbane Lions have cemented themselves as the AFL’s dominant force of the modern era, backing up last year’s demolition of Sydney with a commanding 47-point grand final win over the Geelong Cats. Unlike 2024’s one-sided contest, the start of this game …

Note: Siena Fagan is an objectively un-trendy chick I do not care if your Labubu is actually a Lafufu. I do not want to try a Dubai Chocolate Iced Latte. And I do not want to see your Sonny Angel collection. Trend …

The Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) celebrated 40 years with a sold-out dinner at Westfield Chatswood Sydney on September 5, joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, MPs and community leaders. Federal MPs in the room included Andrew Charlton (Parramatta), Sally Sitou (Reid), Ash …