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Mary Nolan, Family picnic under the sweet chestnut trees, Anduze, c1973.

How five generations of Boyd women shaped an artistic dynasty

The creative lives of five generations of Boyd women are finally revealed in a major new exhibition featuring more than 300 works, including intimate, never-before-seen family photographs by Mary Nolan.

  • Gabriella Coslovich

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Wendy Whiteley, the wife and muse of the late artist Brett Whiteley, transformed a once derelict junkyard adjoining her home into a lush public garden.

‘Really bad planning’: Wendy Whiteley joins the fight against Sydney high-rise apartments

The government wants to fast-track nearly 1000 homes in a “magical” harbourside suburb. Locals say the high-rise blocks will ruin the spot’s character.

  • Megan Gorrey
The passing on of artworks from Boomers to their children is creating wonderful opportunities.

How the wealth transfer from Boomers to their children will shake up the art market

Artworks held in private collections for decades are about to hit the market – and that will create huge change.

  • Linda Morris
The Christie’s auction will include the diamante-encrusted Sydney Opera House spectacles worn by Dame Edna, which are estimated to sell for up to £1500.

Dame Edna Everage’s diamante-encrusted specs to go under the hammer

Barry Humphries found global fame through the comic characters he created. His treasures, including an extensive art collection, will be sold off next year.

  • Rob Harris
Peter Dutton and the price of nuclear power.

Before you swallow Dutton’s nukes, look at the evidence

So, Peter Dutton tells us that his nuclear policy will be cheaper than Labor’s renewables policy. I would recommend to readers the Climate Council’s myth-busting article “The seven ways the federal Coalition could cook the books on nuclear costings”.

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The 99-year-old artist and the $4.9 million roadblock: Breakthrough for Sydney coastal walk

Ellen Waugh loved her home so much she wanted others to enjoy the nearby coast and views, but she was determined to keep on living there until the end.

  • Julie Power
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Bondi has had a colourful history, but this is why it’s never lost its appeal

It’s an unruly coastal circus and that’s why we love it.

  • Chris Baker
Brett Whiteley died in 1992 at the age of 53 and his Sydney studio has been preserved as a public gallery of his works.

Works by art superstar Brett Whiteley come to Logan

The legendary artist’s major exhibition is bypassing QAGOMA and HOTA in favour of an oft-overlooked regional gallery.

  • Nick Dent
The Wren by Brett Whiteley.

Whiteley, Brack, Perceval. At 96, this art collector is farewelling his favourite works

While Peter Clemenger’s children will inherit some of the artworks he spent decades collecting with his wife, Joan, others were too big – and too important – to hand down.

  • Elizabeth Flux
Indie rock performer Courtney Barnett, performs as part of Sydney Festival on January 20.

Courtney Barnett returns to her ‘forever hometown’ as part of Sydney Festival 2024

The third weekend of the Sydney Festival 2024 features Symphony Under the Stars as well as a host of other real-life stars.

  • Helen Pitt