Have huge touring shows turned our public galleries and museums into mere venues for hire? Gina McColl investigates.
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Twins home in time for special day
It was surprise enough for Arlene Gorey when, just seven weeks pregnant, she found out she was having twins. But it was an even bigger shock when they entered the world at just 27 weeks gestation.
Snap decision: competition aims for an essay in pictures
Aspiring photojournalists will have the opportunity to have their work exhibited alongside the world's best photographers as part of this year's Photos1440 Challenge.
Editorial cartoon
The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of The Sydney Morning Herald's editorial cartoonist.
Not worth 99c, stamp may fetch $100,000
A flawed version of the most collected Australian stamp in the world could fetch its owner up to $100,000 – barely a month after he failed to sell it on eBay for 99 cents.
Teen who lost hands in blast undergoes surgery
A 15-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries in an explosion in Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
Global carbon dioxide levels hit landmark high
PM pays respects to WWII troops, wraps up PNG visit
In the searing heat and sweltering humidity of the PNG wet season, Julia Gillard paid her respects to civilian soldiers who lost their lives during World War II.
Thirsty paddocks slip into drought again
Out west of the Great Dividing Range they say if your name begins with "Mc" you never fall down.
ABC ponders Malcolm in the middle
The prospect of a Coalition government has Aunty lying low.