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Monetising the moon: Humanity’s next big space race
Philosopher A.C. Grayling examines the view of the moon as undeveloped real estate and asks are there the checks and balances needed to protect it.
- by Pat Sheil
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Give peace a chance: The urgent need for trust in the Middle East
Jonathan Glover argues that there are certain fault lines that need to be overcome before people in the Middle East can “shuffle away from war”.
- by Raimond Gaita
Here comes the judge, and there goes the mystery of my missing marrows
After many sleepless nights, I came face to face with a shameless filcher of forbidden fruit.
- by Anson Cameron
Satanic eyes, frosty glare, no filter: Welcome to bygone family snaps
Without a delete button, my red-eyed self will always be there in my mother’s photo albums.
- by Simmone Howell
Austin Butler brings a rock star sensibility to highly anticipated Dune sequel
From Elvis Presley to the treacherous princeling Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the 32-year-old actor reflects on his new blockbuster role.
- by Michael Idato
Eight books: An intense thriller and a memoir of getting sober
Our reviewers look at recently released fiction and non-fiction.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Steven Carroll
Artist Josh Muir was destined for fame. His death at 30 robbed us all
The Indigenous artist’s partner and mother set out to ensure that his legacy lives on.
- by Andrew Stephens
The year ahead in art: The best exhibitions coming to Victoria in 2024
Pharaohs at the NGV, Melbourne Art Fair and The Ballad of Sexual Dependency are among our top picks.
- by Tiarney Miekus
Sisters, doubles and the brilliant career of Miles Franklin
Amy Brown’s novel imagines a sister’s view of the Australian author, a riff on her famous novel, and a consideration of writing and reading fiction.
- by Jo Case
The fantasy heroine who takes on all comers with a healthy dose of sass
American fantasy author Sarah J Maas’ latest novel has stormed the bestseller charts around the world.
- by Grace Biber
An extinct language has been reborn in song. Expect goosebumps
Yirinda’s mix of traditional songs and contemporary music brings an ancient language to new listeners.
- by Andrew Stafford