Space and geography are important variables explaining how cities work, but there is a tendency in some circles to understate the importance of decisive economic and social variables, writes Alan Davies.
Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak passed away yesterday, aged 83. Gawker pays tribute to Sendak and the magical worlds he created with a collection of quotes, videos and drawings.
A key reason the Netherlands has the highest level of cycling for day-to-day transport in the world is its extensive network of high quality, safe bicycle paths. But it wasn’t always like that, writes Alan Davies.
A recent The Age story discussed the precarious future of the language of Toto in India. This is a local issue too, writes Lauren Gawne. There were once more than 500 native languages in Australia; now there are fewer than 150.
The universe is conspiring to make one feel empathy for Clive James. Being "exposed" by A Current Affair for an alleged eight-year affair with Sydney Harbour flotsam Leanne Edelsten took the cake.
Why are there so few women in Australian theatre? In this special Cup of Tea, Ben Eltham and Rebecca Harkins-Cross examine the gender bias that still pervades the Australian performing arts
Celebrity tweeting is fast becoming one of the most valuable commodities on the internet, writes Dylan Barber. After Charlie Sheen and Kim Kardashians made it big, now Australian celebrities are cashing in.
Author Jonah Lehrer argues in his new book that a key benefit of city living is accidental contact with strangers (also known as the 'stranger multiplier'). But, Alan Davies asks, is this wishful thinking?
Car horns occasionally help drivers avoid potential collisions. But more often than not they are used for non-essential -- or even pointless -- purposes. So, Alan Davies asks, do we really need them?
The debate about the value of programs for "emerging artists" has obscured the bigger problem of the insecurity of an artistic career.
