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Outgoing editors bid farewell

As we prepare to welcome upstart’s new editorial team, the outgoing editors wanted to say a few words.

Round 15 Preview: Young Hawks to upset Pies?

Despite a growing injury list, many believe Hawthorn is a strong chance to defeat second-placed Collingwood on Sunday. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the clash, plus the rest of Round 15’s AFL matches.

Round 14 Preview: Battle of the youth

Melbourne and Richmond, two of the most exciting young teams in the AFL, clash on Saturday at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the big clash, as well as the rest of Round 14’s matches.

Outgoing editors bid farewell

As we prepare to welcome upstart’s new editorial team, the outgoing editors wanted to say a few words.

Round 15 Preview: Young Hawks to upset Pies?

Despite a growing injury list, many believe Hawthorn is a strong chance to defeat second-placed Collingwood on Sunday. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the clash, plus the rest of Round 15’s AFL matches.

Round 14 Preview: Battle of the youth

Melbourne and Richmond, two of the most exciting young teams in the AFL, clash on Saturday at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the big clash, as well as the rest of Round 14’s matches.

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Once a little nobody

An expatriate Melburnian, Andrez Bergen’s passion for writing has led to his debut novel Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat. Radhika Chopra spoke with him before his much-anticipated return to Melbourne.

Outgoing editors bid farewell

As we prepare to welcome upstart’s new editorial team, the outgoing editors wanted to say a few words.

Round 15 Preview: Young Hawks to upset Pies?

Despite a growing injury list, many believe Hawthorn is a strong chance to defeat second-placed Collingwood on Sunday. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the clash, plus the rest of Round 15’s AFL matches.

Round 14 Preview: Battle of the youth

Melbourne and Richmond, two of the most exciting young teams in the AFL, clash on Saturday at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the big clash, as well as the rest of Round 14’s matches.

Round 12 Preview: Watson to lift Bombers?

Can the return of inspirational skipper Jobe Watson inspire Essendon to victory against Fremantle? Ben Waterworth and guest host James Rosewarne preview an exciting round of action in the AFL.

Round 11 preview: A Grand Final replay fizzer?

Collingwood and St Kilda meet each other for the first time since the 2010 AFL Grand Final, but it’s likely to be a one-sided annihilation. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their thoughts on the big game, plus the rest of Round 11′s matches.

Behind the magazine: Culture, music and the audio-visual

Radhika Chopra is in the spotlight for the latest installment of upstart’s ‘behind the magazine’ series. She discusses her passion for culture, music and audio-visual journalism with Katharina Hackler.

Round 10 Preview: Eagles face biggest test

West Coast has shocked the AFL community in 2011, but can it bring down all-conquering Collingwood on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their thoughts on the big game as well as the rest of Round 10’s matches.

Travelling into the outer reaches with Ghostpatrol

Does the future of the human race lie among the stars? Radhika Chopra finds out when she speaks to Ghostpatrol about his latest exhibition, ‘If We’re Going, Then Let’s Go’.

Husky – Live review

With an album out in August, Melbourne boys Husky have been touring and gaining a strong following. Radhika Chopra got the chance to see them in their hometown.

Round 9 Preview: Dreamtime at the ‘G

With inspirational skipper Jobe Watson sidelined due to injury, can Essendon still overcome a rampaging Richmond? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the annual ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G clash’, plus the rest of Round 9’s AFL matches.

Round 8 Preview: Relentless Pies or wise Cats?

Close to 80,000 people are expected to watch undefeated teams Collingwood and Geelong clash at the MCG tonight. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura give their thoughts on the big match, as well as the rest of Round 8’s games in their weekly video preview.

Strange Talk – Gig review

Melbourne band Strange Talk have created quite a buzz as of late, but their EP launch last Friday left Radhika Chopra a bit disenchanted.

Round 7 Preview: Dees must win

Can Melbourne overcome a week of intense scrutiny and regain some confidence against Adelaide on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and guest host Giulio di Giorgio preview that game plus the rest of Round 7 in the AFL.

Film review – Arthur

Russell Brand stars as the millionaire without a care in the remake of Arthur, and he’s as whimsical as ever says Radhika Chopra.

The Drums – Live Review

The Drums recently brought their surf vibe to Melbourne, and left Radhika Chopra a tad unsatisfied with what seemed too much like a one-man show.

upstart street talk: Anzac Day

What does Anzac Day mean to you? What is its relevance almost 100 years on? upstart’s Penny Evangelou and Katharina Hackler talk to students and staff at La Trobe University.

Round 5 Preview: Bombers to reign on Anzac Day?

Can Essendon be the first team in 2011 to defeat the almighty Collingwood on Anzac Day? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview that game plus the rest of the Round 5 AFL action in upstart’s first footy video preview.

Film Review – Red Riding Hood

Twilight director, Catherine Hardwicke, has released another mediocre film in Red Riding Hood, says Radhika Chopra.

Film Review – Limitless

Nothing to do with brawn, and everything to do with brains. As Radhika Chopra explains, Neil Burger’s new film Limitless is literally mind-expanding.