By: Stephen McAlpine
In his novel The City and The City, English author China Mieville sets a murder mystery in two cities, Beszel and Ul Quoma. Bezsel is run down and grimy (think Eastern bloc 1970s), while Ul Quoma is all Singapore glitz and glam.
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The Queen’s Sombre 2021 Birthday Celebration
By: Michael Crooks
The UK and most Australian states and territories are preparing to mark Her Majesty’s birthday this month (Saturday in the UK and Monday in Australia), but the Queen already turned 95 on April 21. And it was a sombre affair.
“What If Every Broken Place I’ve Been Was a Godsend?” US Artist Riley Clemmons
By: David Esquen
At 21 years old, Riley Clemmons has already achieved more than most her age. She has been writing songs since she was 10, released her major label debut at 18, performed at music award shows and just been named as the youngest artist ever nominated at the K-LOVE Fan Awards in the US.
Religion Can Be Deadly
There are some people who are absolutely against religion. They’d probably agree if I said that religion could be deadly. they might even point to all the wars that religion has supposedly caused.
Deadly Science Helps Remote Kids Wonder About the World Around Them
By: Sam Robinson
Deadly Science is getting science textbooks and equipment into the hands of kids in Indigenous communities.
The Rise of the Regions: Australia’s Are Moving to Regional Areas
By: McCrindle
Australia is experiencing a population shift to the regions, according to the latest internal migration data released by the ABS. This trend, which we called ‘The Rise of the Regions’ in our top trends for 2021, is counter to the historical trend of Australia being a capital-city centric nation.
Is There a Master Builder? How Lego Points to Something Bigger
By: Robert Martin
The award winning Channel 9 TV series Lego Masters has proved to be popular family viewing last month. Viewers have been awed at the creativity and ability of the contestants to turn the humble Lego brick into amazing creations.
Why Sustainability Is The Most Sustainable Opportunity for Your Business
By: Michael McQueen
It wasn’t always trendy to be sustainable. In the past, speaking and acting on issues of climate change and the environment often rendered you a hippie or a leftie, or worse still, a vegan.