‘Proper drinking’ campaign a huge success
Think back to social soirees of the 1940s. The 1920s even. People would drink with panache and in moderation. Sometimes they’d get a little rowdy, kicking…
Lorde to tour Australia
Since being brought to the attention of the Australian music media a year and a half ago, 17-year-old New Zealand singer Lorde has practically been adopted…
A 'Kurt', sudden, random sellout
This month sees the anniversary of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain’s death, and already more dirty worms are coming out of the woodworks. Yet another person is…
Why Cate Blanchett Deserved That Oscar
When hype began to escalate, just prior to the Golden Globes, over Cate Blanchett’s role in Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’, even this avid film-goer wasn’t…
Perth's 'Sculpture By The Sea' kicks off soon on Cottesloe Beach
People of Perth might have noticed interesting sculptures, big and small, cropping up around the city and its suburbs lately; perhaps even regional areas. One thing’s…
Qantas job cuts could increase from 3,000 to 5,000
With its main aim to reduce expenditure by $2billion in the next financial year, Australian airline Qantas look like making even more drastic budget cuts than…
Pirate sites pocket $200 million in ad revenue
An international report on internet ad revenue revealed this week that over $200million in ad income is collected by pirate websites. The 29-page report was published…
Kylie sexes it up big-time on her new LP
For those of you wondering what on earth Kylie Minogue has been up to on the music-making front (and, no, that wasn’t her playing herself in…
Michelle Rodriguez's new call of duty – out and proud
He might be the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ but not even Leonardo DiCaprio could capture the heart of beauty Michelle Rodriguez when he hinted he fancied…
‘Dead Bitches’ will have you in stitches
Celebrities get their share of criticism and sarcasm when they’re alive, but usually, once they’ve passed on, the cynicism is reduced as we try to be…
Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby released on parole
After more than nine years behind bars, convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has been released from jail. Over the weekend, the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’ syndicating to…
Muppets get all tech-ed up
Described as a musical/mystery/comedy, the latest in The Muppets movie franchise, Muppets Most Wanted, is doing its darnedest to infect the internet with viral campaigning. The…
‘Faulty Towers’ dining experience brings classic gags to life
In two decades of reviewing theatre I’ve pretty much seen it all – from high-end to fringe; epic dramas to humble two-handers, but one area I’ve…
