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Rosemary Lee with her winning work at the National Art School.

‘Very shocked’: How a Sydney artist’s odd inspiration won her a major prize

Sydney artist Rosemary Lee has scooped the biennial Dobell Drawing Prize. This is how she did it.

  • Nick Galvin

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Cyndi Lauper delivers potent nostalgia hit with ’80s classics and charming stories

Our reviewers give their verdicts on all the biggest shows around town.

  • George Palathingal and James Jennings
A fear of magpies inspired Justine Clarke’s new album and stage show Mimi’s Symphony.

Magpies used to make Justine Clarke nervous – then she put them in her new show

Spending time at an inner Sydney park during swooping season gave the veteran star of stage and screen a great idea – once she pushed through her dread.

  • Nicole Elphick
Maitreyah Guenther and older brother Kayah.

Kayah was bullied and ignored but people took notice when he danced

Born with Down syndrome, Kayah Guenther found his voice through physical movement.

  • Chantal Nguyen
Grace Carroll and Callum Linnane.

This compelling work charts the God of Dance’s descent into hell

Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • John Shand, Peter McCallum, Cassie Tongue and Chantal Nguyen
Renders of proposed Oran Park and Sydney Studios.

The Sydney suburbs being considered for a new film studio

NSW is well-placed to attract overseas film and TV production, but a shortage of screen stages is hobbling the sector. Three separate plans aim to fix that.

  • Linda Morris and Garry Maddox
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Martha Stewart in a scene from Martha, a Netflix documentary about her life.

Martha Stewart to speak at Sydney’s Vivid festival

The lifestyle entrepreneur, 83, will travel to Sydney to discuss her four-decade career and the evolution of her personal brand.

  • Kate Lahey and Nell Geraets
Cyndi Lauper.

Can’t decide what gig to see? We’ve got you covered

Here’s our curated selection of the best gigs this month.

  • James Jennings
Dua Lipa brings a fresh aesthetic and energy all her own to her performance.

Pop princess perfection: Dua Lipa does it her way

Our reviewers catch up with the latest shows around town.

  • Chantal Nguyen, John Shand, Bernard Zuel, Harriet Cunningham and Peter McCallum
Lucky last EJ Son with her work.

‘I just drove’: Inside the frantic dash to get entries into coveted art show

The final few minutes before entries into the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes closed on Friday saw some epic efforts to make the deadline.

  • Nick Galvin

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