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Americans we mourn with gold star families, but we cannot feel their pain. Theres nothing anyone can say or do to really comfort families suffering the loss of a loved one, but there is a lot people can say or do to cause grieving families additional pain as weve seen over this past week. As members of congress we are there for our constituents. They are our family. It is our obligation to speak up when they are hurt. The loss of an American Service member should be should not be politicized. Ou...

SA arts & culture news in brief: Award-winning theatre-maker announced as new artistic director of Brink Productions, ACE farewells its AD, Clare Watson unveils her first season for Windmill Theatre, and postcard-sized artworks for sale in unique fundraising exhibition.

The '80s cineplexes saw the rise of the tough guy. Arnold, Bruce, Chuck and Sly were the Mount Rushmore of action superstars as they churned out high wattage fi

Gladiators is set to make a comeback to the BBC later this year, and its likely to bring back memories for fans of the original series. One name viewers might recall is Raye Hollitt, or Zap as she was widely known.

“It’s important to validate whatever feelings they have, and make sure you show you understand their feelings,” Young says. Explaining that bushfires and other disasters are scary even for adults can acknowledge children’s feelings without dismissing them. Coming from a position of strength is also important, she says, to demonstrate that there are many people who can help people be safe in the event of a bushfire. “What books do, and any reading, is it normalises [an experience], pre...

Blueys Big Play: Australias favourite cartoon puppy finally makes her way to the stage Walter Marsh © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Ludo Studio In just two years Bluey, the animated blue heeler puppy, has rounded up more than 100 episodes on the ABC, millions of streams, thousands of book sales and made devoted fans out of children and parents alike. Now a team of theatre-makers from around the country face the tall order of translating the Emmy-winning cartoon from Lu...