Kerrie O’Brien
@kobrienwriterau.bsky.social
Senior writer, culture, for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald
Toadie as a serial killer? Not quite but a new role beckons for the former Neighbours star @lamamatheatre www.theage.com.au/culture/thea...
Toadie as a serial killer? Not quite, but a new role beckons for this Neighbours star
Since Neighbours ended last year, Ryan Moloney has been working on farms. Now, he is taking on a new challenge.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Toadie as a serial killer? Not quite but a new role beckons for the former Neighbours star @lamamatheatre www.theage.com.au/culture/thea...
Audiences are lapping up local stories in theatres across Melbourne www.theage.com.au/culture/thea...
In a tough year on Melbourne’s stages, audiences are lapping up local stories
Bold new stories and brilliant classics are striking chords – but not everything is rosy.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Audiences are lapping up local stories in theatres across Melbourne www.theage.com.au/culture/thea...
Reposted by Kerrie O’Brien
Back in 1987, Steinem wrote about Dolly. Seems appropriate to share today.
Dolly Parton’s Unique Feminist Power, as Told by Gloria Steinem (January 1987)
Woman of the Year Dolly Parton’s Unique Feminist Power, as Told by Gloria Steinem (From the January 1987 issue of Ms. Magazine)
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September 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Back in 1987, Steinem wrote about Dolly. Seems appropriate to share today.
Feminist, activist and writer Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92 www.theage.com.au/culture/cele...
Feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem dead at 92
Steinem was a leading activist for the second-wave feminism movement in the late 1960s and 70s.
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September 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Feminist, activist and writer Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92 www.theage.com.au/culture/cele...
A huge survey show devoted to one of Australia’s favourite artists opens this week the NGV, simultaneously showcasing her stunning work and asking tough questions about it. www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Desperately seeking lobsters: Do you have a missing masterpiece?
A big show devoted to one of Australia’s favourite artists opens this week, simultaneously showcasing her stunning work and asking tough questions about it.
www.theage.com.au
September 3, 2026 at 1:20 AM
A huge survey show devoted to one of Australia’s favourite artists opens this week the NGV, simultaneously showcasing her stunning work and asking tough questions about it. www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Dolly’s dad said this was the best thing she ever did - and it’s not her music www.theage.com.au/culture/cele...
‘Thanks Miss Dolly’: Parton’s gift of books a legacy for children around Australia
The much-loved singer-songwriter made it her mission to help children around the world.
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August 27, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Dolly’s dad said this was the best thing she ever did - and it’s not her music www.theage.com.au/culture/cele...
The ABC's Louise Milligan on writing fiction: it's electrifying, she says www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
No therapy could give me anything like it, says top journalist of fiction
The Walkley award-winning journalist Louise Milligan finds writing novels electrifying.
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August 20, 2026 at 4:19 AM
The ABC's Louise Milligan on writing fiction: it's electrifying, she says www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
Saint. Martyr. Heroine. Next year the story of Joan of Arc will be told anew www.theage.com.au/culture/musi...
Saint. Martyr. Heroine. Next year the story of Joan of Arc will be told anew
The 15th century saint will be celebrated in music as one of 13 world premieres in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s season next year.
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August 10, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Saint. Martyr. Heroine. Next year the story of Joan of Arc will be told anew www.theage.com.au/culture/musi...
Former Q&A host Tony Jones’ powerful documentary about testing new drugs on animals, called Sentient, premieres in Australia www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
This scientist quit her job in animal testing to fight for monkeys caged in the labs
Tony Jones’ documentary Sentient traces the journey of Dr Lisa Jones-Engel, as well as that of the macaque primates.
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August 10, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Former Q&A host Tony Jones’ powerful documentary about testing new drugs on animals, called Sentient, premieres in Australia www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
Seven million litres of diesel just 250m from homes - the data centre plan locals didn't know about www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
7 million litres of diesel just 250m from homes: The data centre plan locals didn’t know about
Melbourne’s former Ford factory once employed more than 5000 people. Now the site could become a data centre that will cost more than $1 billion to build and employ just 255 people.
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August 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Seven million litres of diesel just 250m from homes - the data centre plan locals didn't know about www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
‘So much self-doubt, agony, imposter syndrome’: Rapper and poetry slammer Omar Musa wins Miles Franklin award 2026 www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
‘So much self-doubt, agony, imposter syndrome’: Rapper and poetry slammer wins Miles Franklin award
Omar Musa finds novel writing a slog, but judges of this year’s literary fiction prize have described his winning novel as nothing less than a tour de force.
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August 5, 2026 at 8:52 AM
‘So much self-doubt, agony, imposter syndrome’: Rapper and poetry slammer Omar Musa wins Miles Franklin award 2026 www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
Actor Sam Neill has died, aged 78 www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
Sam Neill dies aged 78: reports
The much-loved actor Sam Neill has died, according to a post on his Instagram feed.
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July 13, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Actor Sam Neill has died, aged 78 www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
Derryn Hinch has died, aged 82
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Derryn Hinch has died, aged 82: reports
The man known as the Human Headline died on Friday.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Derryn Hinch has died, aged 82
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Pianist Jayson Gillham loses unfair dismissal case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
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Pianist loses unfair dismissal case against orchestra
Jayson Gillham has lost his case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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July 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Pianist Jayson Gillham loses unfair dismissal case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
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Art or vandalism? Behind the cult of Pam the Bird www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Art or vandalism? Behind the cult of Pam the Bird
Jack Gibson-Burrell’s alleged latest move – scaling a 120-metre pillar to paint his trademark bird on the Bolte Bridge – is his most audacious yet.
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July 7, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Art or vandalism? Behind the cult of Pam the Bird www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Soccer and immigration are deeply intertwined in Australia. This exhibition explains why www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Soccer and immigration are deeply intertwined in Australia. This exhibition explains why
A new exhibition about the role of immigration and soccer in Australia taps into the fever-pitch excitement of the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign.
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June 19, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Soccer and immigration are deeply intertwined in Australia. This exhibition explains why www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Virginia Trioli quits the ABC after 27 years www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
Virginia Trioli quits ABC after 27 years
The former News Breakfast host announced her departure on Thursday morning, saying she was keen to pursue her own creative projects.
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June 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Virginia Trioli quits the ABC after 27 years www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
'Courage changes as you get older. I was really fearless about nature in general as a kid and now, whenever I get in the ocean – even in the bath – I can hear the Jaws soundtrack': lunch with Rising's artistic director Hannah Fox www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
The fantastic Ms Fox rises to the occasion
She oversaw Dark Mofo’s evolution from a tiny, intimate event to a juggernaut. Now heading Melbourne’s Rising, Hannah Fox has a keen eye for talent – and knows the festival’s ultimate goal.
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May 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM
'Courage changes as you get older. I was really fearless about nature in general as a kid and now, whenever I get in the ocean – even in the bath – I can hear the Jaws soundtrack': lunch with Rising's artistic director Hannah Fox www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
‘Like I’m back in China’: Cheng Lei accuses Rising Festival of censorship
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‘Like I’m back in China’: Cheng Lei accuses arts festival of censorship
Imprisoned for three years in China, Australian Cheng Lei says she now feels like she’s being silenced again.
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May 22, 2026 at 3:07 AM
‘Like I’m back in China’: Cheng Lei accuses Rising Festival of censorship
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www.theage.com.au/culture/thea...
Want a happier life? Try this ‘radically inclusive’ spirituality www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
Want a happier life? Try this ‘radically inclusive’ spirituality
Hiroko Yoda’s guide to spirituality resonates worldwide but draws on Japanese wisdom.
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May 19, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Want a happier life? Try this ‘radically inclusive’ spirituality www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
A portrait of rage: Lee Lai’s graphic novel Cannon wins the Stella Prize
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A portrait of rage: Lee Lai’s graphic novel Cannon wins the Stella Prize
The graphic novel Cannon by trans author Lee Lai has won the prestigious literary award.
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May 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM
A portrait of rage: Lee Lai’s graphic novel Cannon wins the Stella Prize
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Get papped by one of the country's hottest photographers www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Get papped with your mum by one of Australia’s hottest photographers on Mother’s Day
Looking for a special, one-off gift for your Mum, real, adopted or other? Head to Coburg to create a work of art, courtesy of Atong Atem.
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May 9, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Get papped by one of the country's hottest photographers www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
Congrats to Moreno Giovannoni, winner of The Age Book of the Year Award for fiction, for his books The Immigrants, and to Kate Wild, winner of the non-fiction Age Book of the Year, for The Red House www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
A masterclass in fiction and a vivid exploration of race: The Age Book of the Year winners
This year’s two winners have been announced at the opening of the Melbourne Writers Festival.
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May 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Congrats to Moreno Giovannoni, winner of The Age Book of the Year Award for fiction, for his books The Immigrants, and to Kate Wild, winner of the non-fiction Age Book of the Year, for The Red House www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
How Shaun Tan's book with no storyline inspired so many tattoos www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...
How Shaun Tan’s book with no storyline inspired so many tattoos
Oscar-winning artist and author Shaun Tan’s landmark book The Red Tree has taken on a life of its own over the past 25 years.
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May 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
How Shaun Tan's book with no storyline inspired so many tattoos www.theage.com.au/culture/art-...