‘None have broken my heart’:Cameron Mackintosh on less-than-blockbuster moments

‘None have broken my heart’:Cameron Mackintosh on less-than-blockbuster moments

In a wide-ranging chat for Good Weekend Talks,the legendary British musical producer describes learning as much from his failures as his successes.

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Writers need more government support:publisher Louise Adler

Writers need more government support:publisher Louise Adler

The Adelaide Writers’ Week director calls on federal arts minister Tony Burke to remember writers in his upcoming national cultural policy.

Tricks of the trade:GW journalists on how to master longform writing

Tricks of the trade:GW journalists on how to master longform writing

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,senior writers Jane Cadzow and Amanda Hooton give an insider’s view on the art of writing a 5000-word feature.

Wil Anderson:‘I’d like to be more in charge of the way my brain works’

Wil Anderson:‘I’d like to be more in charge of the way my brain works’

In this episode,Thomas Mitchell talks to Wil Anderson about life at the ABC,his chronic condition – and why his breakup with Twitter was a long time coming.

  • byThomas Mitchell
Uncomfortable conversations? No problem. Chatting with punk feminist Amy Taylor

Uncomfortable conversations? No problem. Chatting with punk feminist Amy Taylor

On this episode of Good Weekend Talks,the Amyl and The Sniffers lead singer talks about meeting the PM,music-industry sexism – and men who care.

Meet the Aussie scientist striving to bring back the Tasmanian tiger

Meet the Aussie scientist striving to bring back the Tasmanian tiger

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,Professor Andrew Pask talks about his work to bring back the Tasmanian tiger – and how it could help our environment.

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‘So much more than that’:Daisy Pearce on finding fulfilment outside flag dream

‘So much more than that’:Daisy Pearce on finding fulfilment outside flag dream

Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce has had a glittering and trailblazing career,but a premiership medal has eluded her thus far.

  • byMarnie Vinall
The lure of a sex cult:‘I fell in love with this ecstatic vibe’
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The lure of a sex cult:‘I fell in love with this ecstatic vibe’

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,journalist Anke Richter discusses how cults lure people who’d never consider themselves New Age – nor gullible.

‘Art now is therapy,art is entertainment’:Wendy Whiteley in conversation

‘Art now is therapy,art is entertainment’:Wendy Whiteley in conversation

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,the former wife of late artist Brett talks about art,her own output and the 1960s’ sex,drugs and rock ‘n’ roll scene.

‘They’re making choices for themselves’:A jumbo shift for Melbourne Zoo’s elephants

‘They’re making choices for themselves’:A jumbo shift for Melbourne Zoo’s elephants

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,longtime zookeeper Lucy Truelson talks about Melbourne Zoo’s drive to give its elephants greater autonomy.

One of Australia’s biggest TV producers is predicting a talent crisis

One of Australia’s biggest TV producers is predicting a talent crisis

Acclaimed writer-producer Tony Ayres says that without series like Neighbours to help nurture young filmmaking talent,the sector will face a talent shortfall.

  • byKarl Quinn