Life & ARTS 
POEM: Decisions, Decisions

'Tis time for the voting, as all through the land, politicians are pushing their political ...  
Colleen McCullough's 'Thorn Birds' still wears the crown

The late Australian author Colleen  McCullough was predominantly known for her novel 'The Thor ...  
POEM: The Incontinence of Donald Trump

It spews forth with the slightest encouragement.  
The reunion: A tale of unrequited love

Sometimes in life, one reaches a moment where you just have to find out what might have been.  
Australian actor Reg Evans remembered

The late actor Reg Evans had a varied career in the Australian arts from the 1960s onward.  
POEM: The Measure of a Man

What makes a man in times like these?  
POEM: Requiem for Lost Children

Shssh. Listen. Can you hear them? Children singing? Children laughing? Yes, brother. Yes, sister. ...  
AFL 'specky': When 'god' soared, crowds roared

Footy's back! In case you missed this Eye for Australia pic last year, Gary Ablett Snr's trademark ...  
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Academy Award-winning 'Angel' Meryl Streep in Australia

This image of Meryl Streep was taken in Hobart when the actress was on a promotional tour for the ...  
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POEM: A Song of Change

Come listen, good people and hear my refrain, the world as we knew it has gone up in flames.  
David Williamson — 'Don's Party' was just the beginning

This pensive pic of David Williamson was shot at his Diamond Creek home in Melbourne just before ...  
Ozzy Osbourne to join Black Sabbath for last hoorah

This week, IA's music man brings you news of a frontman facing court, a "fatberg" fouling things ...  
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Spike Milligan: The 'goon' who loved Australia

Former actor and comedian Spike Milligan often visited Australia to spend time at his brothe ...  
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En pointe: Balancing life as a ballerina

Future ballerinas hone their skills at The Australian Ballet School, Southbank, Melbourne.  

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