one fellow's political coverage, music ramblings and general hijinks across decades under a range of guises at several locations often in a state of awe.
The allure of dinosaurs has always held a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike.
And for one Singaporean-Australian, a life-long fascination is now garnering awards as his research and accurate illustrations of these prehistoric creatures appear in books and magazines worldwide.
The bombing by Israel of the UN compound in Lebanon that killed one Chinese national has reignited memories of a similar incident 7 years ago which sparked massive protests in Beijing and other parts of China.
Continue reading “UN bombing recalls China Belgrade response”
For the second edition of her 3-year term, Melbourne International Arts Festival director Kristy Edmunds promises more challenging material, more flavours from unconventional places and faces, and more cross-cultural dynamism.
It has been two months since a massive earthquake struck the city and surrounds of Jogjakarta, killing more than 6,000 people.
As India mourns the deaths of the more than 200 people killed in July’s train bombings in Mumbai, South Asia again faces the possibility that simmering religious tensions may be to blame.
The biennial Melbourne Art Fair has been exhibiting the works of Australian artists and galleries for more than 20 years, and this year it returns to the Royal Exhibition Building from August 2 to 6.
In today’s look at Language and Identity, we investigate the intriguing story of a New Zealander who played a large part in China’s most volatile period of history.
Rewi Alley lived in China for 60 years, from 1927 until his death in 1987.
And, during that time, he famously coined the phrase “Gung ho”.
In today’s look at Identity, we’re going to explore how a ship laden with opera-singing sailors saved the culture of one of Australia’s strongest communities.
Just 15 years after gaining its independence from the former Soviet Union, the central European country of Belarus is increasingly adopting many old habits of the Soviets.
Next to West Africa where more than 42,000 refugees from the war-torn country of Liberia are currently living in the large Buduburam camp in Ghana.
International aid agencies — coordinated by the Global Volunteer Network — provide young volunteers the chance to help provide education and advice to refugees, scarred by many years of conflict.
