THE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
Forget the ‘mindfulness’ colouring-in books this year – one more of those will surely send her over the edge. Let Mum know you’ve put real thought…
Schitt’s Creek’s ‘Rosebud Motel’ is actually up for sale
The motel made famous on the hilarious Netflix series Schitt’s Creek is actually up for sale. Legit. That edifice which the once-were-rich Rose family were forced…
Interview with singer-songwriter and all-round spunk rat Pete Murray
Born in the quaintly-named town Chinchilla in Queensland, Pete Murray was destined to become something of a sportsman – excelling in rugby, athletics and even swimming.…
Extra! Extra! Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift scoop awards at this year’s Grammys
It’s like Covid never happened, really, when you consider the shenanigans of this year’s Grammy Awards. Kicking off with a tribute performance to Marvin Gaye featuring…
Ben Frost’s latest works take their cue from card game ‘Draw Four’ (and drugs, of course)
I’m always excited when a new work is issued from street artist and gallery favourite, Ben Frost. If anyone knows how to turn commercial art into…
Strawberry fields forever… Enjoy a deliciously crafted beer while helping W.A. strawberry farmers
When it comes to all things rural and natural, Beerfarm know what they’re doing. An independently-owned brewery, located in the Margaret River region of Western Australia,…
Peter Hook & The Light present a tour of Joy Division and New Order classics
Peter Hook is a man who’s covered a lot of musical ground. Having been co-founder and bassist for Joy Division, he then went on to co-found New…
Dance music favourites Daft Punk announce official break-up
French electronic duo Daft Punk have announced they are splitting up. Together no longer. Kaput. Or, as they say in France, se séparer. The duo broke…
‘The Great Gatsby’ being turned into an animated feature… but why in the midst of Covid?
One of literature’s most well-read stories – The Great Gatsby by F. Scot Fitzgerald – is set to be adapted into an animated film. This will…
Why ‘WandaVision’ is a postmodernist’s wet dream…
My partner Ben and I subscribe to a variety of streaming services: Netflix, of course; its Australian equivalent Stan; Amazon Prime; Disney+, to name a few.…
