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From a stigma-shattering mental health nurse to a renowned sculptor, these little-known Australians have been recognised for their achievements.

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As auction records tumbled for another Australian female artist the NGA’s “out of the ballpark” $14 million commission sparked heated debate about art valuations.

In the Present Moment Daoism has existed for more than 2,000 years, as one of the two largest philosophical systems of China, associated with naturalistic or mystical religion. Traditionally, it deals with two areas: metaphysics and ethics. In its broadest sense, Daoist attitudes to life are ones of acceptance and joy. Meanwhile, Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism developed at the beginning of the sixth century CE. “Chan” transliterates as “meditation” – so the practice of this thought is loosely centred on awakening and consciousness, nullifying the roots of human suffering. ...

Art in the plague year: when a painting is like a new sofa We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement In March last year a friend in Bangladesh forwarded a news item that said Australia’s borders would be closed until September. “Is it true!!!!” he exclaimed. I was sceptical and replied that neither the economy nor people’s limits of endurance would allow the closures to last that long. I thought we’d be flying again within a few months. It’s in such moments you discover you’re really an optimist. One mont...