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Culture
Disney untangles stereotypes
For a century, Disney has been crafting magical fairy tale worlds but in the real world the US entertainment giant is breaking the shackles...
View of Taiwan from a Taiwanese
It was an unremarkable morning in 2020. The streets were simmering with the daily din of two million commuters and a humid heat characteristic...
What the hell is an “AUSTRALIAN STORY”?
"What the Hell is an Australian Story?" was an insightful talk show punctuated by humour.
It opened with the creative director of Word Travels, Miles...
Storytellers’ Showcase: Word Travels’ Story Week in October
The Word Travels’ annual Story Week will run from October 1 to 8 featuring
20 events to be held in venues ranging from the Sydney...
Korean Film Festival tours Australia
The Korean Film Festival opened in Sydney on August 24 celebrating its 14th anniversary with a fresh line up of 13 films, delivering some...
Indulgence in Paradise: A dessert delight at Apurva Kempinski Bali
No matter how many times I stepped in the grand foyer of Apurva Kempinski Bali, the 5-star hotel never failed to strike me with...
Book Review: The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan
The gaps we find between what we want and what we get
Naoise Dolan’s debut novel, Exciting Times (2018), gifted readers with a wry, self-reflexive...
Adventures with the Ravers of Sydney
It’s 10pm on a Friday when I receive the email I’ve been waiting for, somewhat anxiously, all day. It’s the email that should tell...
CHEEZE-y Sweet Vibes: K-Indie takes Sydney
University of Sydney’s Manning Bar teems with elevated spirits as 900 people wait for the evening’s entertainment. It’s a casual Friday night; the lights...