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West Australian
3 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Former Lib behind firefighter protection laws Chris Back ‘disappointed' at compo call for firey Matthew Petch
Former Lib behind firefighter protection laws Chris Back 'disappointed' at compo call for firey Matthew Petch
Sydney Morning Herald
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Archibald Prize is turning a corner. Just not yet
The most obvious trend this year is the swing towards subjects being portrayed in their natural environments or surrounded by personal motifs – note Whitney Duan's portrait Rainbow Chan, of Chun Yin Rainbow Chan, who is perched before a lazy Susan, and Billy Bain's outback portrait of Rona Panangka Rubuntja ringed with ceramic icons. Multiculturalism has also arrived at AGNSW en masse. The companion children's competition, the Young Archie, has been flush with diverse faces for many years, while the Archibald remained stiffly Caucasian, with occasional exceptions. This year's hang finally resembles modern Australia: just over half the sitters are white, there are slightly more women than men, and more female artists than males. Sadly, there are no scientists or politicians — although, in the current climate, it's hard to imagine anyone regrets the absence of politicians. The upshot of an exhibition in flux is a wildly uneven show. There's an abundance of naïve works; too many figures appear crudely cut-and-pasted onto the background. And there's a conga line of lifeless celebrity pictures, the kind that usually appeals to the gallery's packers. Consider Jaq Grantford's double portrait of Nicole and Antonia Kidman, Col Mac's Miranda Otto, Kelly Maree's Jackie O, Jeremy Eden's elaborate portrait of Boy Swallows Universe teen star Felix Cameron, or Sally Ryan's Kathy Lette. Evan Shipard's floral oil-on-linen of Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis has popular appeal too. Among the more extraordinary portraits is Natasha Bieniek's modest oil on wood of Cressida Campbell, which captures the introverted artist with a surgeon's precision and an opera singer's heart. Callum Worsfold's tiny self-portrait is sunk into an overbearing black frame that makes the viewer feel as though they're peering into his studio through a slit in a door. Vipoo Srivilasa's self-portrait with cats is a joyous assembly of sketches on a yellow ceramic tile — an antidote to Chris O'Doherty (aka Reg Mombassa)'s haunting, raw self-portrait in hospital, capturing the 73-year-old artist in a moment of fragile health. Clara Adolphs' portrait of Aboriginal artist Adrian Jangala Robertson might win over the judges, and Natasha Walsh has captured a simmering energy in Melbourne's South Sudanese artist and writer Atong Atem. It's difficult to pick the winner from this exhibition in flux – which is also partly the product of immense change at AGNSW. Maud Page recently took over as director of an institution that has had just two leaders for the better part of 50 years: Michael Brand and Edmund Capon. The Archibald has a new curator responsible for the hang: Beatrice Gralton. The Archibald finalists and winner, along with those for the companion Wynne landscape and sculpture prize, are selected by the AGNSW Trust, now led by lawyer Michael Rose, who took over from businessman David Gonski, president for 19 of the last 37 years. Oscar-winning film producer Emile Sherman and former Liberal opposition leader and arts minister Peter Collins are also new additions to the trust.
The Age
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The Archibald Prize is turning a corner. Just not yet
The most obvious trend this year is the swing towards subjects being portrayed in their natural environments or surrounded by personal motifs – note Whitney Duan's portrait Rainbow Chan, of Chun Yin Rainbow Chan, who is perched before a lazy Susan, and Billy Bain's outback portrait of Rona Panangka Rubuntja ringed with ceramic icons. Multiculturalism has also arrived at AGNSW en masse. The companion children's competition, the Young Archie, has been flush with diverse faces for many years, while the Archibald remained stiffly Caucasian, with occasional exceptions. This year's hang finally resembles modern Australia: just over half the sitters are white, there are slightly more women than men, and more female artists than males. Sadly, there are no scientists or politicians — although, in the current climate, it's hard to imagine anyone regrets the absence of politicians. The upshot of an exhibition in flux is a wildly uneven show. There's an abundance of naïve works; too many figures appear crudely cut-and-pasted onto the background. And there's a conga line of lifeless celebrity pictures, the kind that usually appeals to the gallery's packers. Consider Jaq Grantford's double portrait of Nicole and Antonia Kidman, Col Mac's Miranda Otto, Kelly Maree's Jackie O, Jeremy Eden's elaborate portrait of Boy Swallows Universe teen star Felix Cameron, or Sally Ryan's Kathy Lette. Evan Shipard's floral oil-on-linen of Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis has popular appeal too. Among the more extraordinary portraits is Natasha Bieniek's modest oil on wood of Cressida Campbell, which captures the introverted artist with a surgeon's precision and an opera singer's heart. Callum Worsfold's tiny self-portrait is sunk into an overbearing black frame that makes the viewer feel as though they're peering into his studio through a slit in a door. Vipoo Srivilasa's self-portrait with cats is a joyous assembly of sketches on a yellow ceramic tile — an antidote to Chris O'Doherty (aka Reg Mombassa)'s haunting, raw self-portrait in hospital, capturing the 73-year-old artist in a moment of fragile health. Clara Adolphs' portrait of Aboriginal artist Adrian Jangala Robertson might win over the judges, and Natasha Walsh has captured a simmering energy in Melbourne's South Sudanese artist and writer Atong Atem. It's difficult to pick the winner from this exhibition in flux – which is also partly the product of immense change at AGNSW. Maud Page recently took over as director of an institution that has had just two leaders for the better part of 50 years: Michael Brand and Edmund Capon. The Archibald has a new curator responsible for the hang: Beatrice Gralton. The Archibald finalists and winner, along with those for the companion Wynne landscape and sculpture prize, are selected by the AGNSW Trust, now led by lawyer Michael Rose, who took over from businessman David Gonski, president for 19 of the last 37 years. Oscar-winning film producer Emile Sherman and former Liberal opposition leader and arts minister Peter Collins are also new additions to the trust.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Capricorn Horoscope Tomorrow, April 23, 2025: Focus on long-term financial planning
Tomorrow favors organization and resolving pending matters with grace. Expect a possible interruption, but your tact will ease family or neighborhood discussions. Harmony in relationships can be restored through sincere affection. Focus on long-term financial planning and avoid risky expenditures, as family-related financial matters may progress favorably. Tomorrow will be ideal for setting things in order, both at home and at work. Your methodical mindset and practical nature will help you make significant progress in organizing tasks or resolving pending issues. An unexpected visit from a guest or relative may temporarily throw off your rhythm, but you'll handle the distraction gracefully. Long-standing matters—particularly involving extended family or neighborhood dynamics—will be easier to navigate with tact. Your words will carry weight, making this a great day to initiate important or delicate conversations. Love and Relationship: You'll have the perfect chance to restore harmony in your relationships. If recent tension or distance has affected your bond with a partner or family member, tomorrow will offer a gentle energy for reconciliation. You'll come across as charming and sincere—use this energy to express affection or appreciation. Married Capricorns will enjoy a peaceful vibe, possibly reliving sweet memories or enjoying a small domestic celebration. If you're single, someone from your existing circle may begin to feel more significant than before—romantic sparks may surprise you. Education and Career: Tomorrow will be excellent for starting something new in the educational realm. Whether it's your child's school admission or enrolling in a course yourself, it's a favorable day to take that step. On the career front, your communication skills and leadership will shine. If your team has been facing confusion or setbacks, you'll be the one to provide clarity. Any ongoing workplace disagreements could find resolution, thanks to your diplomatic approach. Money and Finance: Financially, the day will favor long-term planning. It'll be a good time to consider stable investments like real estate, fixed deposits, or Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). Stay away from high-risk or emotionally motivated expenditures. There may also be progress related to old dues, either repaid by you or received unexpectedly. Family-related financial matters—such as property discussions—are likely to move in your favor. Health and Well-being: Your health will generally remain strong, though overexertion might cause some fatigue. Take care of your throat and respiratory system—avoid cold beverages and don't skip rest breaks. Emotionally, you'll feel calm and self-assured, which will reflect positively on your interactions. Recharging with nature, music, or a bit of solitude will help maintain your inner peace and balance. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal election fact check: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's record on housing attacked
Hedy Fry, the longtime Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre, has called out Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on his housing record. In a post on the social-media platform X, Fry said it was strange to see Poilievre suddenly talking about enticing municipalities to get housing built. 'He not only voted against Liberal housing, partnering with municipalities, but forbade his MPs to help their (municipalities) get Lib housing grants. Funny what u do when u are desperate,' wrote Fry. This is misleading. It's true that Poilievre voted against some Liberal housing policies but he also supported some Liberal policies. And he proposed his own housing policies as leader of the Conservatives, which weren't supported by the Liberals. That's a matter of different policy approaches to increasing housing, not whether Poilievre supports more housing being built. In 2023, as Opposition leader, Poilievre proposed Bill C-356, dubbed the Building Homes Not Bureaucracy Act, to establish targets for completion of new homes in high-cost cities that would increase 15 per cent each year and tie federal infrastructure funding to those targets. The Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebécois voted against the measure. In 2023, Poilievre supported a Liberal bill that called for a federal framework on housing for individuals with non-visible disabilities. All parties supported the bill. In 2022, Poilievre didn't vote in favour of Liberal Bill C-31 that proposed a one-time rental benefit of $500 for low-income earners. Before the snap election was called in March, Poilievre had announced that if his party formed government, he would tackle housing affordability by slashing the GST on home purchases under $1 million. He has bumped that up to $1.3 million in the election campaign. Poilievre pledged a Tory government would pay for the GST cuts by axing the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund as well as the Housing Accelerator Fund, which provides billions of dollars to municipalities and First Nations. However, some Conservative MPs had written to the federal government in support of municipalities' applications for the accelerator funding, something that Poilievre has since barred his MPs from doing. Twice in 2021, under the Justin Trudeau-led government, the Conservatives proposed bills on housing supply, including one to review and consolidate all federal properties in Canada in order to make at least 15 per cent available for residential development. That bill, as well as another, also proposed banning foreign investors from purchasing Canadian real estate. The Liberals, including Fry, voted against those bills, although in 2023 the Grits did bring in a ban on foreign buyers. In 2024, the Liberals also said they would free up federal land for housing. In 2017, also under a Liberal-led government, the NDP sponsored a bill that proposed a change to the Canadian Bill of Rights to guarantee the right to housing at a reasonable cost and free of unreasonable barriers. The Conservatives, including Poilievre, voted against the bill. So, did the Liberals, including Fry. In 2019, another NDP-sponsored housing bill that called for building 500,000 units of quality, affordable housing within 10 years was voted against by the Conservatives, including Poilievre, and the Liberals. Poilievre and the Tories also voted in 2013 against an NDP-sponsored bill to create a national housing strategy that the Liberals supported. The Conservatives had a majority government at the time. This election, Poilievre has said cities should free up land, speed up permits and cut development charges to build 15 per cent more homes a year. If they don't, federal funding will be withheld. Poilievre also plans to sell 15 per cent of the federal government's 37,000 buildings to be turned into affordable housing. The Grits, under Leader Mark Carney, propose to double the pace of home construction to 500,000 new units a year with the help of a new federal government agency, modelled on a program used to build starter homes after the Second World War. Carney has also promised to encourage cities to cut housing construction red tape and lower development charges, as well as eliminate the GST for first-time homebuyers on homes under $1 million. ghoekstra@ Poilievre's plan to cut federal housing deals puts funds Ottawa promised to cities at risk, minister says Federal election: Metro Vancouver voters have mixed feelings on housing promises
