A Nation of “Good Sports”‘? Cultural Citizenship and Sport in Contemporary Australia

The national government and its agencies tend uncritically to reproduce the mythology of universal Australian love of sport. David Rowe is head of a project in ethnically diverse Greater Western Sydney, exploring if it still can be assumed that sport plays a unifying role in this country.

Sport in Australia: global engagement, national and local significance

Australia is no backwater in world sport and hosts big international tournaments each year. Daryl Adair says a balance of global and local events is important for the sustainability of the Australian sport marketplace.

Celebrate Indigenous excellence

Every year Australia celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with NAIDOC week. April Long from The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence says it’s a great way to foster mutual respect and understanding.

Celebrate NAIDOC week

This year’s NAIDOC week takes places from 6 to 13 July. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. This year’s theme is ‘Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond’.

The World Cup for Brazilians in Melbourne

The World Cup in Brazil is well under way, with the Brazilian team making it through to quarter-finals. Denise Frizzo shares how she and her fellow Brazilians are following the excitement from Melbourne.

You imagine what you desire

From the 21 March to 9 June the Biennale of Sydney presents Australiaʼs largest contemporary visual arts event. Held every two years, the Biennale has this time gathered more than 85 artists from 28 countries. There also are artist talks, forums, guided tours and family days.

Many cultures within but not integrated

Australia prides itself as being a multicultural society. Bronte Jackson says there is still a barrier of ‘us and them’ that prevents us from being truly inclusive.

Art is good for the soul

One of the venues for the 19^th Biennale of Sydney is the Museum of Contemporary Art. Svetlana Stankovic, who is the editor of Open Forum, reflects on art and happiness after visiting the exhibition.

Dos and don’ts of the 19th Biennale of Sydney

The 19^th Biennale of Sydney is well under way with art and events staged across Sydney. Mel Thatcher went to the art show on Cockatoo Island and has some practical tips to get the most out of the visit.

Art Month goodness

Art Month Sydney celebrates the diversity of contemporary art in Sydney this March. Mel Thatcher has ventured out to galleries and art studios and shares what she has discovered so far.

Intersections and Parallels

Art Month Sydney is a not-for-profit festival of contemporary art. Every year in March Art Month Sydney celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of contemporary art in Sydney by opening gallery doors and presenting over 200 exhibitions and events.

How to do more of what we love.

No matter what you do in life, it’s always a good idea to talk to people who have already done it or at least are willing to listen to your experience. Michal Bodi has started Sydney Artist Collective to unite creative souls online and form a community of like-minded people to share and connect.