Penry Buckley
Reporter
Penry Buckley is a reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.
Lights, camera, no ads: How going to the movies could change
They’ve long been a fixture of going to the cinema, but could pre-show ads be on the cutting room floor?
- by Penry Buckley
The TikTok trend encouraging teen boys to get fit, try steroids and starve themselves
According to experts, the “looksmaxxing” trend is targeting vulnerable young people. So, how safe are the measures they’re taking?
- by Penry Buckley
The controversial dating app hack 400,000 Australians have tried
According to relationship experts, the practice isn’t exactly catfishing. But it walks a fine line.
- by Penry Buckley
‘Everything else disappears’: How music brings relief in detention centres
Philip Feinstein, 76, collects donated instruments to deliver to those waiting in immigration detention.
- by Penry Buckley
Sausages, sheepdogs and Opera House sails: The royals’ big day out in Sydney
On a nine-stop itinerary, King Charles and Queen Camilla raced from inner Sydney to Parramatta – and finished their day on the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour.
- by Jordan Baker, Julie Power, Natassia Chrysanthos and Penry Buckley
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Sustainable fashion
Australian fashion brands fail to pay garment workers a living wage
A new report into the sustainability of Australian fashion brands has found some shopping mall offenders, and some unexpected “success” stories.
- by Penry Buckley
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Live music
Aussie musicians’ international incomes are at an all-time high. But the picture at home is not so healthy
Australia is at risk of a “musical brain drain” as artists head overseas in search of better money.
- by Penry Buckley
Meet the super fans preparing for a very different royal visit
King Charles becomes just the second sitting monarch to visit Australia on Friday. Supporters of all stripes are getting ready for what could be his only visit as King.
- by Penry Buckley
Thongs and crowd-surfing: Why live music events can’t afford insurance
A federal inquiry has heard from insurers about rising premiums for venues and festivals. They say unpredictable weather events – and crowd behaviour – are partly to blame.
- by Penry Buckley
SXSW Sydney: here’s everything you need to know (including whether to bother)
The music, film, tech and gaming festival from Austin, Texas, is returning for a second year.
- by Penry Buckley
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