NGV's motherhood exhibition asks: how have artists really seen mothers?
The National Gallery of Victoria's MOTHER exhibition spans from ancient art to contemporary works, offering a complex look at motherhood across cultures and centuries.
The National Gallery of Victoria's MOTHER exhibition spans from ancient art to contemporary works, offering a complex look at motherhood across cultures and centuries.
The Reserve Bank's narrow five-four vote on interest rates reveals the genuine complexity of managing inflation against growth. Treasurer Chalmers says Australia has solid economic foundations, but families face mounting pressure from both rising costs and higher mortgages.
LEGO's Smart Play bricks have families delighted but critics concerned about price, battery life, and whether the technology serves play or just market positioning.
Two weeks into military operations against Iran, the Pentagon has tightly controlled information flow. Defence reporters say Pentagon briefings lack the detail and follow-up scrutiny once considered standard in wartime coverage.
Volvo and Honda are discontinuing electric models in America, joining a growing exodus of automakers retreating from EVs. The culprit: policy changes that made electrification economically unviable.
Australia's vacancy rate has collapsed to 1.1%, rents are up 6.6% year-on-year, and renters are spending a record 33.4% of income on housing. Government policies offer promise but cannot solve the supply crisis quickly.
For her first official return to Australia as Queen, Mary deployed a historic brooch with five generations of royal lineage, sidestepping Denmark's strict rules on state-owned crown jewels.
The family of the Bondi shooting suspect is seeking court protection from death threats, but media outlets argue public transparency is essential. The clash reveals deeper questions about balancing justice with safety.
As school fees in Australia reach $55,000 per year at premium institutions, 71% of families are making sacrifices to afford education. Yet research shows the market isn't delivering better outcomes—just higher costs.
Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through treatment. She says she has a strong prognosis.
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have arrived in Melbourne as part of their first state visit as reigning monarchs, with a focus on strengthening economic ties and green technology collaboration.
Kevin Rose's attempt to resurrect Digg lasted only two months before a catastrophic surge in AI-driven bots forced a shutdown and layoffs. The failure reveals uncomfortable truths about building community platforms in 2026.
Hayley Raso and Steph Catley have cleared concussion protocols ahead of Tuesday's Asian Cup semifinal in Perth, but coach Joe Montemurro is keeping his tactical hand hidden.
Four Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy and his pregnant mother, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, marking the latest breach of the ceasefire agreement.
Three fishermen remain missing off Beachport in South Australia after failing to return to shore on Sunday afternoon. A large-scale emergency response is underway.
The gaming industry's obsession with live-service blockbusters has become a fiscal and human disaster. With player retention crashing 80-99% within months of launch, publishers must answer for reckless spending and the layoffs that follow.
The federal electoral inquiry is asking Peter Dutton to give evidence about the nature and extent of the Liberal Party's relationship with the Plymouth Brethren church.
Centre Reuben Garrick and halfback Jamal Fogarty have been placed on report for separate incidents in Manly's defeat to Newcastle, raising questions about discipline during another disappointing start to the season.
South Sydney have called out the Sydney Roosters' behaviour during Alex Johnston's record-breaking moment, including a scoreboard stunt and alleged lift-access dispute with the Prime Minister.
Australia has identified 121 separate federal health workforce policies but no coordinated national strategy. Psychiatrists are leaving the profession, aged care faces a 110,000-worker shortfall, and emergency departments are at breaking point. This is not a left-right issue; it is a governance failure.