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Stephen Downes

Canberra Times

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Pearls and Irritations

Stephen Downes

ABC News’ death rattle

I’d like to think that ABC News’ revamped online iteration is like an ancient Aunty’s death rattle. Surely, its demise must follow. To aim its...

27.11.2024 4

Pearls and Irritations

Stephen Downes

Leslie landscape prize attracts superb pictures

It’s astonishing enough that 403 landscapes by Australian artists were entered in this year’s John Leslie Art Prize. Even more surprising is the...

16.11.2024 1

Pearls and Irritations

Stephen Downes

Country town showcases world-standard young pianists

Every two years, a musical feat of world standard is achieved by a young Australian in an unlikely Victorian country town. Shepparton, home of...

19.10.2024 1

Pearls and Irritations

Stephen Downes