Hobart
Mona’s ‘Ladies Lounge’ wins court battle to exclude men from art-filled space
An appeals court judge has ruled that the art gallery’s controversial Ladies Lounge is not discriminatory in refusing entry to men.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
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Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel
Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.
- by Traveller team
★★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights
Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. They are spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
- by Julietta Jameson
ABC chair Kim Williams finally loses control
The media maestro is never out of his depth. But then he was appointed chair of the national broadcaster and the deluge started.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Bowie, Thatcher and Picasso unite to explore the danger of our fame obsession
The new exhibition Namedropping at Mona is by turns enjoyable and uncomfortable, with ideas that pick at the way you see the world and then follow you out of the building.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Glistening lakes, lush forests: Go beyond Hobart for a true Tassie experience
From hiking to haute cuisine, this corner of the Apple Isle boasts both wilderness and wondrous food.
- by Paul Ewart
Opinion
Australia
Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted
Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.
- by Ben Groundwater
Mona heads to Supreme Court in fight to keep Ladies Lounge for women
The art gallery was ordered to close a women-only exhibit last month after a NSW man launched an anti-discrimination case.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
Exclusive
Visual art
Artist behind Mona’s Ladies Lounge speaks out after legal ruling
Kirsha Kaechele, the creator of the women-only space, has spoken out for the first time since being ordered by a tribunal to allow men entry into the lounge.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
Mona gallery forced to allow men into Ladies Lounge
Jason Lau claimed he was discriminated against because of his gender and was unable to fully experience Mona after paying his $35 entrance fee last year.
- by Aine Ryan
Tasmanian Liberals claim minority win amid hung parliament
Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament, with Australia’s last governing Liberals getting more seats than Labor but not enough to form government.
- by Ethan James
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