To paint her “truest self”
Tahlia Stanton says she wants to “bridge the gap between fantasy and reality” in her art. Chelsea Byrne reports.
Local artist’s colourful COVID project puts her in pole position
Pariya Ziakas is taking her art to a new medium to transform her suburban neighbourhood with imaginative designs. Charlotte Marsh reports.
Characters, skulls and making art
Zoe Meehan’s art is all-consuming – an intense world of character, form, colour, and stories, as well as growing technical skills. Words and photographs by Jack Meehan.
Be right, not first: Journalism integrity remains the key
Our need for credible information is being undermined by the impact of social media. Alyssa Batticciotto and Ben Pascuzzi report on the future of journalism.
Why I stayed: Out-of-towners who stuck out the lockdown in Melbourne
Melbourne – a culturally diverse and artsy city with great bars and restaurants – has long been a drawcard for young people from across the country. But when our long lockdown began, the exodus was huge – anyone with somewhere else they could be, departed. Jack Crnjanin talked to some who chose to stay.
Picture this: Stepping out the door after 149 days of home-schooling
With kids back to school today, parents across the city are breathing a sigh of relief. Lauren Rush chronicled the months her children were at home this year.
TikTok: The Rise of #ArmourBae
Clad in armour, holding an axe and having a great time doing it, Jacob Turner is taking Tik Tok by storm with his positive message. Emily Spindler-Carruthers reports.
Passion and practice: the path to music journalism
“If you really want to be a music journalist, write your own reviews, write your own feature articles … write it at home for no one to see, but just write, write, write!”
Poppy Reid is the managing editor of Rolling Stone Australia and The Brag Media, Australia’s biggest independent music network. She answers Rebecca Martyn’s questions.
‘I got a tip on Dustin Martin ….’ All in a day’s work for an AFL reporter
“It is a lifestyle choice, but I absolutely love it.” AFL journalist Mitch Cleary talks to Benjamin Millard
No regrets: AFL champion says he can hold his head up high
Brett Deledio’s celebrated AFL career encompassed triumph and tragedy. He says he simply always did his best. Alex Miller reports