Every Weekend Should Be A Long One!
In summer Australians take a well-earned holiday. They pitch their tents by beaches and rivers,…More
Author: New Matilda
New Matilda
Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
It's Not All Cravats And Croquembouche
When Jonathan Safran Foer told people he was writing a book about eating animals, "Almost…More
The Fine Art Of Diplomacy
Australia’s international cultural profile is not something many at home tend to think about. Given…More
Making Movies That People Talk About
Twelve months on from the release and worldwide reception of Baz Luhrmann’s Australia and Australian…More
Cool Enough To Get Off The Couch
In the early days of a writer’s career, nothing beats the buzz of seeing your…More
This Art Market Needs A Kick Up The Bum
The guys who drive taxis on the Central Coast are an eccentric lot. On the…More
Big Ideas On A Small Scale
In 2008 in the Chrissie Cotter Gallery, I ate an artwork. The artwork, or part…More
Does Hello New Media Mean Goodbye Old Journalism?
I’m feeling very excited about the future of journalism. The lack of a workable business…More
Is Classic Indie Rock An Oxymoron?
Beloved US indie rockers Pavement recently announced that some of their first reunion shows will…More
My River's Keeper
The relationship between art and politics has always been intriguing and complex. In June 2009…More