Comedy
A win for the funny people: Australia’s richest writing prize adds new award
The John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, named for the legendary late comedian, will celebrate Australia’s funniest works from 2025.
- by Meg Watson
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I don’t see myself as hard-working: Romesh Ranganathan
The British comedian might be one of the busiest stand-ups in the business, but he doesn’t consider his job “work”.
- by Lenny Ann Low
After 25 years of taking the mickey, this theatre favourite is calling it a day
The Wharf Revue has built a reputation for gleefully skewering the great, grubby and guileful denizens of politics and public life.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Opinion
Home
Ditch the downlights: How you light a room says a lot about who you are
When God said, “Let there be light,” he probably meant let’s turn on a few lamps, not every single light in the house.
- by Thomas Mitchell
‘Why can’t we talk about the part between the knees and the belly button?’
Karl Kruszelnicki on bodily functions, the relationship between religion and science, the poorest he’s been – and what awes him.
- by Benjamin Law
The misstep that nearly cost this actor her Hollywood career
Missing a crucial audition didn’t stop Catherine O’Hara from becoming a huge star and a fan favourite.
- by Michael Idato
Opinion
Pop culture
The six words guaranteed to offend almost anyone
Is there a more terrifying question than “You know who you look like?”
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Spectrum
Are you sure there’s no such thing as a dumb question?
The world is full of questions that should never be asked.
- by Richard Glover
Chopstick schtick: What’s not to like about a Chinese restaurant with a mini-golf course?
Jennifer Wong is one of the stars of the upcoming Sydney Fringe Festival with her quirky take on food and growing up.
- by Daniel Herborn
Opinion
Babies
Cursing in front of children? I swear by it
I don’t want my child to think swearing is acceptable. But it is worse to become someone who says things like “shoot” or “holy smokes”.
- by Thomas Mitchell
From Baby Reindeer to Nanette: How Edinburgh makes or breaks comedians
It’s the biggest performing arts festival in the world, with a history of launching careers – if you can win the (sometimes-empty) room.
- by Meg Watson