Culture
Comedy
Queen Fatima brings Western Sydney Lebanese sass to the stage
Playwright James Elazzi explores the body and beauty conscious origins of Queen Fatima at this year's Sydney Festival.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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Opinion
Charity
This is what happens when $50 doesn't solve the world's problems
My inbox is groaning under the weight of donation requests. My soul is groaning under the guilt of not always giving.
- by Danny Katz
From David Byrne to Nigella Lawson, Rhys Nicholson's eclectic mix of home entertainment
Rhys Nicholson has been loading up on TV crime, horror films and even read a book of short stories.
- by Lenny Ann Low
The pop culture moments that (almost) saved 2020
From Jordan Firstman and WAP to the fly on Mike Pence's head, we pay tribute to what made us laugh, cry and rage this year.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Best of the week: What to see, hear and do from December 13 to 19
From a Christmas market to comedy with Geraldine Hickey and a hands-on activity at Sydney Living Museums, we have your week in Sydney covered.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Opinion
Reflections
Bill Withers sang it and I agree. 2021 will be better I know, I know
It's time to reflect on this year in a positive way, by finding the good stuff hidden under all the bad.
- by Danny Katz
Opinion
Architecture
Toilet humour: Mixed emotions about private business
The ''Chief Architect'' had thought of everything including easy-to-clean surfaces and soundproofing to deaden embarrassing sounds.
- by Danny Katz
You only need two ingredients for cheating to occur, says Titus O'Reily
Titus O'Reily makes a living out of satirising AFL footy, and even some of his targets love it.
- by Greg Baum
He's no Pete Evans, but Mark Humphries is considering a cult
As the satirist attempts to improve his cooking skills, he wonders where it might lead.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Live comedy is back – with a few COVID-safe tweaks
Get ready to giggle: Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Cal Wilson, Dave O'Neil, Nazeem Hussain and Diana Nguyen are just some of the performers hitting the stage in coming weeks.
- by Joanne Brookfield
Opinion
Satire
Faster, cleaner – this humble kitchen appliance fuels microaggression
It’s just a humble little box with a few simple buttons and a transparent viewing door. It has nothing to hide, unlike those sneaky fridges.
- by Danny Katz