From Oscar to obscurity
THE Oscars can do wonders for a movie at the box office, they can also do wonders for the career of an up-and-coming actor. But some have that the little gold statuette didn’t always illuminate their way.
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HE is “the man who cannot die” so it’s not surprising comic book hero The Phantom turns 80 today. However, he is actually much, much older.
Suffragists led the way for Hillary’s presidential bid
The first woman to throw her hat into the ring for the position of US president did so before women could even vote.
Young Aussies achieving on world stage
ALTHOUGH we value the experience and wisdom that comes with age, sometimes there is a lot to be said for the energy and exuberance of being young.
Difficult birth of the City Circle
AFTER NSW Premier Mike Baird’s announcement this week of three new Sydney CBD stations, we take a look at how the City Circle took nearly 50 years to build from conception to completion.
Parramatta almost stole Sydney’s thunder
PARRAMATTA is called Australia’s second-oldest city because it was founded not long after Sydney. It was even considered by Governor Arthur Phillip as a possible alternative colonial capital.
DJs takeover buys a lot of history
FOLLOWING the $2.15 billion bid for David Jones we take a look at the iconic retailer’s colourful history including a visit by comedians Abbott and Costello.
Birthday of Banjo, bush balladeer
The poems and writing of Banjo Paterson, born 150 years ago this week, did much to shape the image of our countryside and its people.
Australia, when she was swinging
A NEW book crammed with beautiful photographs from the swinging sixties captures one of the most tumultuous decades Australia – and the rest of the world – has seen.
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