Part 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has plenty of flaws, says reviewer Corina Thorose, ranging from lacklustre dialogue to the absence of key parts of the story. In the end, however, it’s a worthwhile conclusion to the Harry Potter franchise.
Caleb’s Crossing is the latest book by Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks. Suzannah Marshall Macbeth says it is not just the story of Harvard’s first Native American graduate, but also of a young woman fighting against the confines of a strict Puritan society.
Is exposure enough of a reward for writers who blog for free, such as bloggers at The Huffington Post? Celia Murray considers the fine line between exposure and exploitation.
Part 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has plenty of flaws, says reviewer Corina Thorose, ranging from lacklustre dialogue to the absence of key parts of the story. In the end, however, it’s a worthwhile conclusion to the Harry Potter franchise.
Caleb’s Crossing is the latest book by Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks. Suzannah Marshall Macbeth says it is not just the story of Harvard’s first Native American graduate, but also of a young woman fighting against the confines of a strict Puritan society.
Is exposure enough of a reward for writers who blog for free, such as bloggers at The Huffington Post? Celia Murray considers the fine line between exposure and exploitation.
The 2011 Melbourne Writers Festival is running two competitions on the theme of ‘Stories Unbound’, one for bloggers and one for makers of short films and animations.
Part 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has plenty of flaws, says reviewer Corina Thorose, ranging from lacklustre dialogue to the absence of key parts of the story. In the end, however, it’s a worthwhile conclusion to the Harry Potter franchise.
Caleb’s Crossing is the latest book by Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks. Suzannah Marshall Macbeth says it is not just the story of Harvard’s first Native American graduate, but also of a young woman fighting against the confines of a strict Puritan society.
Is exposure enough of a reward for writers who blog for free, such as bloggers at The Huffington Post? Celia Murray considers the fine line between exposure and exploitation.
Hawkesbury Newspapers are seeking a sports journalist at cadet level to join their team in Richmond, NSW.
Finding a dumping ground for convicts is the usual reason given for British colonisation of Australia in the 18th century. However, Helen Lobato says that new research by La Trobe University’s Alan Frost indicates that this was mere spin, a distraction from the real reason behind the First Fleet.
The ‘social experiment’ of a refugee journey in reverse has challenged both participants and audiences. Suzannah Marshall Macbeth says that SBS’s bold piece of television highlights the importance of empathy in a complex debate.
Due to overwhelming interest, ABC TV and Screen Australia have revised the entry criteria and deadline for Opening Shot. Opening Shot gives emerging filmmakers a chance to produce and screen a documentary film.
The Hangover Part II is constrained by design, being forced to replicate the structure of the first Hangover film. However, George Galanis says Part II is still funny and worth the ride.
This article by Leslie Cannold draws attention to a journalist’s responsibility to respect codes of trust within the industry. It has been chosen by Suzannah Marshall Macbeth to join our ‘100 articles’ list.
The hype around Bollywood in recent years has led to a neglect of the ancient foundations of Indian dance. Gayertree Subramaniam speaks to a dancer who is reviving one such dance in Melbourne.
The video of a young woman bleeding to death on a Tehran street highlights the difficulty of censorship in an internet age. Suzannah Marshall Macbeth selects Rob McConnell’s article on the death of Neda Agha-Soltan to join our ‘100 articles’ list.
Vinyl record sales are on a high not seen since 1991. Gianna Dalla-Vecchia looks at why vinyl has spun back into town and how it’s revolutionising the digital music world.
Will the Demons bounce back from yet another confidence-sapping loss for a third time this season? Ben Waterworth previews that game, as well as the rest of the AFL action for Round 13.
Oranges and Sunshine is the story of a social worker who uncovered the forced migration of children from Britain to Australia in the 1950s and 1960s. For James Madden, it is an important and emotional story.
Are you a young person with a story to tell about your culture or your views? Is your community under-represented in the mainstream media? The Multicultural Media Exchange may be for you.
The role of the internet and its impact on reading is debated and discussed constantly. For Suzannah Marshall Macbeth, the internet is just one factor in the inevitable evolution of the way that we read.
In the age of soundbites and short attention spans, Tom Valcanis discusses why ‘media viruses’ are crucial to electoral success.
Applications are now open for The Sydney Morning Herald’s editorial traineeships, which will begin later this year. Applications close on 27 June 2011.
Bruce Guthrie, former editor-in-chief of the Herald Sun and former editor of The Age, will speak at the Wheeler Centre today, Thursday, 9 June, followed by British journalist Barbara Gunnell who will appear in the evening.
