Arts & Entertainment
Shakespeare’s Makeover, Innit
The complexities of Elizabethan language have been replaced with ‘Yoof-speak’, opening up the world of Shakespeare to youth that might otherwise have given the playwright a miss. The man responsible for the transformation, Martin Baum, speaks to Bonita Silva about what it is like to be adored and abhorred.
16 June 2008
Born To Fly
Against all odds, Gaby Kennard became the first Australian woman to fly around the world solo. Her amazing feat has led to an inspiring life of remarkable adventures and helping others. She spoke with Sascha Ryner about how she came to be an Australian hero.
17 May 2008
Fighting For Fair Trade
As Fair Trade Fortnight continues this week, its activists deny that the movement is no longer sustainable. Bonita Silva investigates how the movement has survived through recent criticism.
12 May 2008
“More Modesty!” say Australian Fashion Designers
Nicholas Huxley, the director of the Sydney Institute's Fashion Design Studio defends his controversial comments where he described Sydney's style as "cheap and nasty". As Carmen Normoyle discovers, many Australian designers secretly agree.
2 May 2008
Moving 'Head On' into Social Impact
The annual 'Head On' portrait photography exhibition did not disappoint this year with a rich entry of photography that drew upon the theme of social impact. Marcel Mirza Natadisastra reports.
2 May 2008
'4 Boys' at Australian Fashion Week
The four designers selected to present the Sydney Institute's Fashion Design Studio's collection, '4 Boys' at Australian Fashion Week 2008 made a huge impact with their innovative designs. Justine Dunton-Rose interviewed the young designers backstage before they launched their range.
2 May 2008
