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NAB hosts historic Apology photographic exhibition

To mark the second anniversary of the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous people, National Australia Bank (NAB) together with the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is giving Melbournians a chance to see the event through the eyes of one of Australia’s top Indigenous photographers. Wayne Quilliam, recognised as National NAIDOC Artist of the Year [...]

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Wollongong Launch of Manhattan Dreaming by Anita Heiss

SCWC Director Ali Smith will launch Manhattan Dreaming, the new book from Anita Heiss. One of the smartest, funniest and most entertaining writers and speakers you will ever see. Dr Anita Heiss is a member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales and is one of Australia’s most prolific and well-known authors of [...]

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John Witzig’s surfing photography at Shoalhaven Arts Centre

In 1967 surfing was about to undergo a shift – to smaller boards with developed rails and fin areas – that would affect every surfer in the world. The era of a surfing culture was burgeoning throughout the world and one young 23-year-old Australian surfer, photographer and freelance writer, John Witzig, was capturing the moments. An [...]

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Writing for Children workshop in Nowra

Saturday, 5 December 2009 at Shoalhaven Arts Centre Presented by South Coast Writers Centre Supported by Shoalhaven City Council’s Arts Board Aspiring children’s writers are invited to join this half-day workshop led by Sydney-based writing teacher and children’s literature specialist, Judith Ridge. Judith returns to Nowra by popular demand to share the techniques that will bring your stories [...]

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Rocket Readings – Wollongong

They’re on again! The South Coast Writers’ Centre will hold another of its popular Rocket Readings on 8 December, with special guest star poets Chris Mansell and David Musgrave – plus the famous Rocket Readings Open Section. The event will be hosted by Linda Godfrey. When: 6pm, 8 December 2009 Where: Phoenix Theatre, corner of Bridge Street [...]

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Machteld Hali – Printmaker

“What I love about printmaking is the concept of multiple originals. There’s something magic about it, like making a stamp, 1–2–3. You have them all sitting in a row, and I enjoy that sense of childlike delight in the multiples.” Machteld Hali’s passion for printmaking can trace its origins back to potato printing as a child [...]

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• MISS LINK AT ART MELBOURNE. Along with other pop and street artists, the art of Sydney's Miss Link will be featured at the Doug Bartlett Art stand (B13) at The Weekend Australian's Art Melbourne Affordable and Collectable, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, 15 to 19 April. The Doug Bartlett stand along with Dave Bowers and Nick Morris has expanded to include four other significant artists this year – Ben Frost, Adrian Doyle, Ears to the Ground and Missing Link are also exhibiting on the stand with what will prove to be one of the most innovative contemporary stands at the show. With a mix of street/pop art, all of the artists on this stand are individually moving forward with purpose and should be well considered for future investment. www.linkthemissing.com #
• A PHILOSOPHY OF KINDNESS. This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” - His Holiness the Dalai Lama #