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30/08/2021

By Kostandinos Farmakis Last year we saw one of the biggest hits to the Australian economy with the first almost “technical” recession in three decades. A technical recession is when the Australian economy shrinks for two consecutive quarters within one financial year. The Economists at AMP are ...

22/08/2021

Written by Sarah Cupitt. Artwork submissions obtained from the Paper Women Gallery, Mockup by Sarah Cupitt. By sharing our stories, we make our mark – we create change. Paper Women aims to showcase hundreds of women's anonymous experiences of sexual and emotional abuse in an artwork forming a chai...

08/08/2021

“University provides a lot of exposure. It is our duty to grab the chances whenever possible.” After completing a Masters in Public Health, Rameshwar Roy shares his journey as a student at Western Sydney University, and how it led him to a career working in the not-for-profit industry. Read more about his student experience at the link below.

Rameshwar’s Graduation at Western Sydney University (June 2021). Source: Rameshwar Roy. Rameshwar Roy completed his Masters in Public Health last year after completing his undergraduate degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology – sticking to what he’s always wanted to do. After finishing h...

21/05/2021

After its cancellation in 2020, the 23rd Sydney Writers' Festival was a joyous return, attracting large and delighted audiences to its Carriageworks home.

More than 65,000 people engaged with the program, embracing 231 live events featuring more than 400 Australian-based speakers.

"The 2021 Festival marked the fourth-highest paid attendance in the history of the Festival and brought in ticket revenue of more than $1.2 million," said Brooke Webb, Acting CEO of Sydney Writers' Festival.

Over 8,800 free tickets were issued across the Festival's 36 free events, maintaining the Festival's ongoing commitment to have 25% of the program accessible to all.

20/05/2021

A week of wonderful words at . My reading list for 2021 is sorted 📚

29/04/2021

24/04/2021

The wait for the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show was a long one but well worth it; now, Australia largest festival is back at Olympic park for its 23rd year. This year more than ever, regional communities have needed encouragement and understanding. After being cancelled last year due to covid, the event is back, providing an opportunity for farmers and merchants to generate direct sales, boost brand awareness, and showcase products and services to the country's largest audience. Over 400 exhibitors are spread over the pavilions and the grounds for 12 full days. How many show bags can you carry?

Video by Sarah Cupitt & Tileah Dobson

The wait for the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show was a long one but well worth it; now, Australia largest festival is back at Olympic park for its 23rd year. This year more than ever, regional communities have needed encouragement and understanding. After being cancelled last year due to covid, the ev...

28/03/2021

Narrated by Sarah Cupitt

15/03/2021