Telltale sign that revealed hidden long-lost masterpiece
It’s the famous Australian painting that’s hidden a secret under its paint strokes for 115 years — until an eagle-eyed curator spotted something amiss.
Our Journalists
Latest
Governor optimistic after a ‘bloody difficult’ year
Victorian governor Linda Dessau understands 2020 has been a tough year for all, but remains optimistic and hopeful for the months ahead.
Dan-TV: The unofficial Victorian words of the year
ISO has been declared word of the year, but there are plenty of other COVID-related terms that should’ve made the list, writes Patrick Carlyon.
National anthem can’t keep everyone happy
Australia is once again debating the lyrics of Advance Australia Fair but is it realistic to expect a national song to satisfy us all, asks Patrick Carlyon.
Crazy election highlights wild world of US politics
Donald Trump’s chronic crimes against English offer context for what has been the oddest election in democracy’s history. Australia’s political leaders have never looked smarter, writes Patrick Carlyon.
A Cup for the ages, but let’s hope it’s the last of its kind
From Twilight Payment’s astonishing win to the eerie quiet of an empty Flemington Racecourse, it was a Melbourne Cup like no other, writes Patrick Carlyon.
How Melbourne Cup fans had hopes dashed by envy
If Melbourne’s lockdown fostered resilience and kindness, it also spawned envy — and that mindset means despite few health risks to a small crowd, no one will go to the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Our great city slowly wakes from deep slumber
On the last day of one of the longest lockdowns in the world, the beep of reversing vans and trucks heralded pivotal change. But as the city wakes from a deep slumber, business are left to ponder if our iconic CBD has irretrievably changed for the worst.
Tiger celebration sad reminder of what Melbourne has lost
After a dynasty-sealing grand final, loyal Richmond supporters journeyed to Punt Road oval on Sunday as if to animate the ghosts of absent heroes in an AFL season — and year — we hope never to be repeated, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Grand Final may be played elsewhere, but cup returns to Vic
For Melburnians, the grand final is a belated reward of sorts, a release from the daily assault of case numbers and bungling. Our grand final may be being played elsewhere, but the result will be divine, for the premiership cup will come home to Victoria.
Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/patrick-carlyon/page/29