The Svalbard seed vault exists to protect the world’s food supply in case of a global disaster. But what happens when genetic modification becomes an intrinsic part of the world seed market? Helen Lobato takes a look at the seeds, the market and the multinationals.
Michael Buble performed in Melbourne on Tuesday night, and reviewer Sarah Baker was swooning with the rest of the audience.
The Pun, an online publication which provides coverage (reviews, news, interviews) of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, is on the hunt for contributors.
The Svalbard seed vault exists to protect the world’s food supply in case of a global disaster. But what happens when genetic modification becomes an intrinsic part of the world seed market? Helen Lobato takes a look at the seeds, the market and the multinationals.
Michael Buble performed in Melbourne on Tuesday night, and reviewer Sarah Baker was swooning with the rest of the audience.
The Pun, an online publication which provides coverage (reviews, news, interviews) of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, is on the hunt for contributors.
Despite another early exit from the Australian Open, Lleyton Hewitt again displayed the qualities that both endear and ostracise his fans. Evan Harding takes a look at the dichomtomy.
Upcoming Aussie band The Good Ship will have you singing yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum before you know it, says landlubber Renee Tibbs.
triple j’s youth affairs show, Hack, is on the lookout for a cross-media reporter.
The Ramones were a genre-defining punk band that polarised the music world. But love ’em or hate ’em, you can’t deny they made their mark. George Galanis gives the myth some shock treatment.
Two leading Australian news websites are looking to fill reporting positions. If online media is your thing, then check out these roles advertised this week.
Old-school glamour ain’t dead, says Renee Tibbs about the debut EP from a sassy Melbourne four-piece.
After the Ashes defeat, can a revised Australian side bounce back in tomorrow’s Twenty20 match? Ben Waterworth gives his two cents.
From humble beginnings, the Brunswick Cycling Club has become one of the most successful cycling clubs in Australia. Kyle Sheldon headed down to the velodrome.
‘Trekkies’ might be a dirty word, but 40 million fans worldwide can’t be wrong. Renee Tibbs, a self-confessed Trekkie, explores the Star Trek phenomenon.
If you’re 25 or under, like working as part of a team and interested in gaining some technical media experience, then community media organisation SYN wants to hear from you!
George VI was reluctantly thrust into the spotlight as the new King of England after his brother’s famous abdication. James Madden reviews the film that charts the king’s transformation from a stammering timid man who, with help from his unorthodox speech therapist, rises to the challenge of monarch.
There’s no denying its visual appeal, but does Tron: Legacy have substance beneath its style? Renee Tibbs reviews the special effects extravaganza.
The Chelsea Hotel is a counter-culture icon and has housed everyone from Jack Kerouac to Bob Dylan throughout its notorious history. George Galanis takes a look at the history book.
Sofia Coppola’s latest takes a peek behind the tinsel of Hollywood to reveal a man searching desperately for redemption. James Madden reviews.
Another Meredith has been and gone, and this year the legendary music festival turned 20. Renee Tibbs was there to experience the debauchery.
A story that charts the waxing and waning love of a young couple by crossing and jumping to different time periods, Blue Valentine is not your usual film. James Madden reviews this Boxing Day release.
Sheenal Singh finds out why writing memos on premium black notepaper with a white gel pen never felt so good.
In a world filled with modes of transport as advanced as stealth planes, it’s nice to know that the humble bicycle will always have a place. Renee Tibbs reveals how those who want to get about Melbourne on a bike are able to with ease – especially if they don’t have one.
Fancy yourself a bit of a doodler? Interested in political satire? A new online movement may be just your ticket…
Oprah Winfrey’s whirlwind tour of Australia culminated in the presentation of her iconic show in Sydney this week. Sarah Baker was there to see that the pop icon is up for anything – even sampling Vegemite.
