12 h. ago ‘Like nothing you have seen before’: Meet the artists entrancing New York

The birthplace of Yothu Yindi and King Stingray is home to an extraordinary school of artists whose work is sought after by the likes of The Met in New York.

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12 h. ago Extraordinary stash of Viking treasure is not what you’d expect

A new exhibition provides insights into the lives of the well-travelled traders around 900AD.

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23 h. ago One of the most powerful artworks I’ve seen is on show in Tasmania

My arm hairs stand on end; an uneasy shock settles in. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes.

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36 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

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36 h. ago Fashion out and menswear in as global retailers take prime city shops

Suitsupply is setting up in Flinders Lane, taking over cult fashion group Zambesi’s store.

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47 h. ago ‘A major anomaly’: SpaceX rocket explodes on platform in Texas

It was the third consecutive failure of the Starship, which is designed to realise founder Elon Musk’s dream of colonising Mars.

Events

53 h. ago Fire triggers second evacuation of Northland Shopping Centre in 24 hours

Smoke was seen billowing from the Myer store, less than a day after an allegedly stolen car was driven through the Preston shopping centre.

Events

60 h. ago Utilitarian at best: The international airport the designers forgot

It’s a lot better than it was before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but it’s still plain, uninspiring and sprawling.

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3 d. ago Is this Melbourne’s only CEO job with sheep grazing outside the office?

Justine Hyde has an ambitious plan to put Abbotsford Convent on the map, setting her sights on transforming it into more than just a haven for locals.

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3 d. ago At Royal Ascot, an Australian designer continues her winning streak

Princess Catherine was a scratching on day one, leaving Zara Tindall the reigning royal at the races in the UK.

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3 d. ago Crisafulli flags budget infrastructure spend ‘like never before’

On top of a record infrastructure splurge, the premier is “sublimely confident” he can soon reach an Olympic funding deal with the federal government.

Economics

3 d. ago Innocent kebab shop worker saved by boss during underworld shooting

An innocent kebab shop worker who was shot in the torso was saved by her boss after masked gunmen stormed the Auburn takeaway store.

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3 d. ago Trump loves to talk big and do little, but this time he has to act – and the world is watching

As the leaders of the world’s most powerful nations spend the night holed up on a mountainside in Alberta, their fate rests with a man heading back to Washington, phone in hand, instinct for drama undiminished.

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4 d. ago Get warm, salty fougasse, deli goods and more at Backhaus Bakery’s new Essendon shop

The Airport West wholesale baker has opened a new retail space and food store.

Events

4 d. ago I’ve received a large inheritance. Why am I so scared to spend it?

Taking your time after inheriting a large sum is smart, but if you’ve never dealt with that much money before, it can be stressful.

Economics

4 d. ago These leather shoes sell for up to $600 a pair. The man who makes them is 96 years old

Lebanese immigrant Wadih Yacoub, who has been a shoemaker since he was 10 years old, makes luxury shoes for an upmarket CBD store from his backyard workshop in Essendon.

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5 d. ago Calls for spending audit as Powerhouse Museum discloses true costs of private VIP dinner

The Powerhouse Museum told state parliament that a VIP dinner cost $11,000. Invoices show the total was far higher.

Economics

7 d. ago Old king coal is spluttering as power plants age out of usefulness

Fossil fuels are still the dominant source of electricity, but the owners of coal plants are increasingly unlikely to spend money to make them reliable.

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7 d. ago He had run out of ideas and was running out of time. So he turned his problems into art.

In Black Swans, artist Stieg Persson riffs on what’s happening in the world – and one universal truth about creativity.

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7 d. ago Josh first showed his work in a cafe – now, DiCaprio and Stiller are among his fans

Loved for combining creative cues from the late 1800s with 1960s-style graphic design, US artist Shag has recently been inspired by Australian fauna and flora.

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