Roller skates made their public debut in 1760s London, though it’s believed versions were being used as theatre props as much as two decades earlier. It boggles the mind: Roller skating carries the aura of decidedly 20th-century kitsch as surely as d

Where is your home based, and what’s the build of it like? It’s a cute little beach shack tucked away on the side of a hill in Tugun, Queensland. The red brick exterior and old window fixtures all add to the charm of this place. It’s right on the bea

television producer at abc news breakfast – melbourne I wake up at exactly 1.35am. I feel like I’ve nailed the precise amount of time it takes me to get ready before the taxi picks me up. I just need to get dressed, really! Fortunately, everything i

I’ve been soaking in mystic vibes since before I was in nappies (my astrologer mum insists I “arrived” the year before I was born). Sabrina the Teenage Witch was the backdrop to my childhood, and I spent my days talking to my cat and wishing for a wi

I’m good at pretending to be comfortable. People often comment on how laid-back I am, even in stressful situations. In high school, my friends would laugh when I gave oral presentations because my voice would unintentionally sound relaxed and convers

A cosy day relaxing at home – is there anything better in life? Yes, if you’re draped in fresh knits from Uniqlo’s new collection. The frankie team was super lucky to spend a day lazing around the house snapping pics of everyday moments while wrapped

I’m an idiot for a living. Let me explain: I’m an award-winning clown, and I’m also a stand-up comedian, director and teacher. My life is a mixture of creating shows, performing at festivals around Australia and facilitating workshops, smash-cut with

Living in a city that arrogantly, but accurately, describes itself as one of the world’s best cities for coffee is a blessing and a curse. The blessing is obvious: the coffee in most areas rates. The cons: well, they’re more complex. Firstly, any per

I think phone backgrounds say a lot about a person. If I’m physically close enough to someone – friend, foe or stranger – I just can’t help but glance down and see what they’ve chosen as their favourite photo. Some would call this behaviour nosy, but

If you’re familiar with Melbourne artist Georgia Perry’s psychedelic patterns and super-saturated illustrations, you’ll probably notice that our issue 119 cover – featuring a snug lass sitting in her living room – is a bit different from the norm. “T

As soon as the question occurred to me, I couldn’t shake it: just how much of my one and only go at life have I allowed to evaporate into the atmosphere via comfort watching? I don’t mean actively, joyfully, returning to a film or show for a second,

One of the things you realise as you get older is that, if school had spent more time on budgeting and quarterly BAS statements, instead of – taking an example at random – parallelograms, the world would be a much simpler place. Money management is h

Since recently joining the 30 club, my skin has decided to completely flip out on me. Hello, hormones, and enter dry, flaky, random pimple-y, dehydrated skin. I always had unfussy skin throughout my 20s, so this sudden change felt like a slap in the

Who are you and what kinds of photos do you take? I am Melissa Schriek, a Dutch photographer residing in Amsterdam. My educational background includes studying documentary photography at The Royal Academy of Art. I view my photography as a balance be

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EVENT HORIZON (1997) It’s 2047. Feel like taking a trip to a spaceship containing a gateway to hell? I don’t, but Neill’s Dr Billy Weir sure does! Event Horizon starts off like countless science-fiction films: a ragtag team of brainiacs is sent on a

Tell us a little bit about this venue. Lorne Theatre is a grand Art Deco-era picture palace on Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road. The cinema screens the best new releases alongside curated film series of cult and classic films, as well as special ‘g

Inspired by the impressive junk journals and sketchbooks found on page 107, I’ve turned my little living room into a messy creative space that could rival even the schmickest of preschool activity tables. Stacks of magazines and bits of clippings are

How do you create your art? It all starts with an adventure. I love a sunny day with bright blue skies and find them the most motivating to get outside. Once I have a fresh set of photographs, I edit them to give them more of a vintage feel. I like t

FAVOURITE SPOT TO HANG OUT? Maya Rae: I’m originally from Vancouver and I always love going to the beach and seeing the ocean when I’m back there. It’s a very healing place for me. Judah Mayowa: I’m from Alabama, and whenever I go back to see my frie

In an age when photography is more accessible than ever and selfies can be adorned with sepia-toned filters at the drop of a hat, the humble photobooth seems like a relic from a bygone era. But for Jessie Norman and Chris Sutherland – the current own

@tarajaneart When Tara Jane was little, she loved painting fairies, decorating storybooks and drawing little characters to play with in her garden. Her mind was blown when she first watched Spirited Away as a child. Now as an adult, she’s still cre

The year was 2007. Apple had just announced the iPhone. Timbaland and Sean Kingston were enjoying their 15 minutes. And grey fedoras were considered cool. If you were born in a year starting with a “2”, it might be hard to imagine a world where fedor

Tell us about who you are and what you do. I am a photographer based in Oregon who explores strange and isolated spaces across North America. My work tries to examine the side effects of cultural isolation in remote communities. What’s the story behi

Sonny Jane Wise was used to feeling like an outsider. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD as a child, then bipolar and borderline personality disorder as an adult, they were on a quest to “find some answers for the way my brain worked” when they completed

For most folks, working with a close relative sounds like a recipe for disaster. But for mother–daughter writing duo Kate and Angourie Rice, it has been a dream. You might recognise Angourie for her roles as Cady Heron in the latest adaption of Mean

The other day, I asked my friend whether he’s concerned about getting older. He looked at me like it was a weird question and said he never really thinks about it. I stared at him, my head tilted sideways in confusion. “You don’t think about it?” I a