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Best of Dicey Topics 2024
They rolled the dice, and these 12 dished it on their private taboos.
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Tim Winton met his wife when he was nine. What’s their secret?
The four-time Miles Franklin winner speaks on his 40-plus-year marriage, embracing activism – and the connection between class and the environment.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘It does something to the soul’: Meg Washington on the power of singing en masse
The singer-songwriter discusses why she makes music, not being smart with money – and her hatred of leaf blowers.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘It’s a mess’: Artist Julie Mehretu on art, sex and capitalism
The record-breaking Ethiopian-American artist on the role of markets in “making it”, creating works with big brands – and the advice she’d give her younger self.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘I enjoyed the misunderstanding’: Artist Cao Fei on how her mum made her special
The influential Chinese artist discusses being a tomboy, financial survival … and magazines’ sealed sections.
- by Benjamin Law
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Charlotte Wood: ‘Shut up and listen to people who know what they’re talking about’
The novelist has firm views on what she’d do if she ever ran for office.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘Adrenaline junkie’: Pamela Rabe on the physical toll of acting
The Canadian-Australian actor on a memorable death scene, career longevity and getting naked for a role.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘Very good advice’: At 50, Ross Garnaut received a game-changing tip from his GP
The economist and author on climate change, sexual politics – and keeping fit.
- by Benjamin Law
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Mahalia Barnes grew up in a rock ‘n’ roll world - but sex still wasn’t spoken about
The singer, 42, started performing as a child in The Tin Lids with her three younger siblings and now plays with her band, The Soul Mates. She portrays Mary Magdelene in the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar.
- by Benjamin Law
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For Indigenous artist Jonathan Jones, even painting a landscape is ‘political’
The Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man on engaging with nature and each other – and a favourite NSW bushwalk.
- by Benjamin Law
‘As you get older, you feel like such a dag when you dance. It’s a shame’
Noni Hazlehurst on the secret of her career longevity, what she likes about her body – and what she doesn’t.
- by Benjamin Law
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