Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden has been described as “the most significant children’s book of the 20th century.” writes Emma Hayes, First published in 1911, after being serialised in The American Magazine, it was dismissed by one critic at the time as simple and lacking...
The Australian Ballet's 2018 production of Spartacus traces the journey of a hero who fights for freedom from oppression. Choreographer Lucas Jervies, a NIDA-trained director and a former dancer with The Australian Ballet, breathed new life into one of The Australian Ballet’s most popular works. Inspired by Steven Heathcote’s fierce 1990 portrayal of the Thracian warrior and transported by Khachaturian’s music, he was...
Australia Post is celebrating one of the country’s much-loved animated children’s television series – Bluey – in its latest licensed stamp pack. A licensing deal between Australia Post and BBC Studios will see the limited-edition stamp pack inspired by the series available online and in...
Maina Gielgud’s celebrated production of Giselle by The Australian Ballet filmed in 1990. First love, betrayal, heartache and forgiveness … we’ve all been through them, and that’s what makes Giselle resonate so deeply in our hearts. This iconic Romantic ballet has stood the test of time, not...
The most pressing question facing our species today is tied to the figure of the mother, writes Dr Lara StevensHistorically there’s been a strong link between mothers and environmental advocacy, but as our planet and society changes, women are on the frontline of the ecological...
Congregations are discovering new ways to meet virtually on plenty of online video platforms reports Anna Halafoff, Enqi Weng, Gary D Bouma and Greg Barton. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced religious congregations to stay at home after the doors have been closed to their churches, synagogues,...
Since the birth of his daughter, followed by the arrival of his son, Rob Sturrock has focused on being an active and present father. But this isn’t always an easy road for dads. Fathers face stereotypes, judgement and isolation – particularly around paternal leave. Recently...
A chance meeting with a former student leads Jennifer Dudding to muse on the far-reaching influence of our teachers. Education and the journey of lifelong learning encompass the whole child. Within the school environment, each child is given opportunities that will enable him or her to...
Since when did adulthood equate to no fun, asks Kerry Littrich. I remembered having the same thought as a child; that when I became a grown-up I would do whatever I want, whenever I wanted to do it and there would be no-one to boss me...
NBN Co’s STEMpreneur initiative, in partnership with the Australian Business Council Network (ABCN) assisted eight participating schools across Australia to develop a business idea to overcome a challenge in their community. New research revealing how access to fast broadband and new education techniques is helping to...
