Climate Change
The summer ahead
The climate disasters unfolding in the northern hemisphere are a sign of what’s in store here, as governments fail to act on the unfolding emergency
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A pandemic without the politics?
Australia needs to be better prepared for the next pandemic – if only our leaders could agree
‘The Dismissal’: An all-singing, all-dancing reimagining of the constitutional crisis
The Gough Whitlam musical – with Norman Gunston as guide – is a polished and hilarious spectacle, but at times it tries to cover too much ground
Purple reign: The 75th anniversary of ‘The Phantom’
The longevity of the world’s first costumed superhero reflects an Australian publishing success story
K-drama ‘Mask Girl’ is a camp thriller about the need to feel seen
Plus, docuseries ‘The Super Models’ delves into nostalgic glamour, satirical comedy ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ features local talent alongside Hollywood stars, and Australian mystery ‘One Night’ examines messy female friendships
Workers’ singularity: AI and the future of art and labour
The Hollywood writers’ strike has put a spotlight on the impact artificial intelligence may have on artistic endeavour
A new limited series Edition 7
The stonemason blueprint for work-life balance
The 19th-century struggle for the eight-hour day shows how to secure a four-day working week
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PREFERENCE CENTERWhat past referendums tell us about the Voice to Parliament’s chances, and the political risk of the Coalition’s opposition
Science fiction in university labs?
The case of UNSW and an “anti-cancer superdrug” highlights issues with self-regulation in universities about what constitutes research misconduct
‘The Dismissal’: An all-singing, all-dancing reimagining of the constitutional crisis
The Gough Whitlam musical – with Norman Gunston as guide – is a polished and hilarious spectacle, but at times it tries to cover too much ground
K-drama ‘Mask Girl’ is a camp thriller about the need to feel seen
Plus, docuseries ‘The Super Models’ delves into nostalgic glamour, satirical comedy ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ features local talent alongside Hollywood stars, and Australian mystery ‘One Night’ examines messy female friendships
Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line
The first major solo exhibition by the Iranian-born, Melbourne-based photographer showcases her collaborative style, in which subjects seek to reclaim a sense of agency
Robodebt and the life of Canberra staffers
Does the extreme pressure put on Canberra’s overworked political staffers fuel tragedies such as robodebt?
Refuge for queer asylum seekers
The community groups helping asylum seekers who have fled persecution based on sexuality or gender identity
How the pursuit of a vintage typewriter led to digitally disconnecting in ways beyond the clacking keys
A gruesome accident becomes a family’s touchstone moment of love and resilience
Workers’ singularity: AI and the future of art and labour
The Hollywood writers’ strike has put a spotlight on the impact artificial intelligence may have on artistic endeavour
Purple reign: The 75th anniversary of ‘The Phantom’
The longevity of the world’s first costumed superhero reflects an Australian publishing success story
Major minors: ‘Last Film Show’ and ‘Scrapper’
Feature films from Pan Nalin and Charlotte Regan tell stories of children whose difficult circumstances don’t deprive them of community and love
The acclaimed English writer’s latest book employs its 19th-century setting to interrogate the form of the novel
Courtney Barnett’s ‘End of the Day’
A sparse instrumental album from the Australian singer-songwriter, drawn from the soundtrack to the biographical documentary ‘Anonymous Club’
‘May condors never land on your tongue’
A quizzical line from the author’s father has always reminded him of the importance of playfulness, whatever one’s age
Daniel Browning Has Something to Say
Michael speaks with Daniel about what 30 years in broadcast journalism has taught him about art, life, and being brave.
HOST Michael Williams
GUEST Daniel Browning
‘Why I’m on trial for protesting climate change’
Protestor and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Joana Partyka on radical protesting and why climate activists in WA are being punished.
HOST Ange McCormack
GUEST Joana Partyka
The media's campaign against trans kids
Chief executive of Transcend Australia, Jeremy Wiggins, on the attacks on transgender people in Australia, and the role of the media in telling their stories.
HOST Ange McCormack
GUEST Jeremy Wiggins