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2008-09-26

What's the best cure for homesickness? A night with Cut Copy and The Presets in the musically prodigal city of Montréal. By JESSICA CARTER.

2008-09-20

Infused with a wistful melancholy, Sia’s voice soars gracefully over R&B-styled rhythms. By SEVANA OHANDJANIAN.

2008-09-10

From remixes to covers and outright rip-offs, everything old is new again. BRIDIE CONNELLAN asks is there any music left to be made?

2008-10-21

The Daring Book for Girls was originally released in Australian in 2007. Around the same time, publisher HarperCollins thought it would be even better if there was an Australian version and, in consultation with the original authors Andrea J Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz, have now released the Australian version of The Daring Book for Girls. AJ HUNTER spoke with HarperCollins Publishing Director Shona Martyn to find out what the fuss is about. FUTHER, VIBEWIRE IS GIVING FIVE READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE COPY OF THE DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS AUSTRALIAN EDITION. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN READ ON.

2008-10-08

Hands down, Temperance Brennan wins the award for the hardest working fictional character I've ever encountered. Ever. Seriously, every time I cracked open Devil Bones to see how she was doing with the case, there she was whizzing around in every direction, solving this clue, piecing together that, ruling out the suspicion of such and such; the cumulative effect was that I couldn't read a single passage without perfect Miss Temperance putting me on a massive guilt trip for having the audacity to lie around and read! Of all things! A review by DAWN DAWSON.

2008-10-08

In 1813 the world of literature was forever changed by Pride and Prejudice. The novel became known as a piece of literary genius and still today it remains on the best seller list. Despite having Jane Austen's big shoes to fill, Colleen McCullough has released an enjoyable sequel to Pride and Prejudice, 195 years after the novel's first publication. A review by GABRIELLA AGNESE.

2008-10-04

Is feminism dead? Take one look at the new movie House Bunny and it might as well be. Jacqui Dent reflects on why women’s lib is out and Playboy bunny is in.

2008-09-12

A spirited Iranian girl is forced into exile when circumstances in her home country become too tumultuous. But Persepolis is no teenage soap opera, Cara Nash writes.

2008-09-01

Icon Films and Vibewire.net are giving away 10 double passes to DISASTER MOVIE, the latest comedy from the makers of Scary Movie and Date Movie, opening 2nd October. This time they're lampooning blockbuster movies, so get ready for some disasterous fun. To win, just tell us in 25 words or less about your favourite scene in a disaster movie. Email your response to life@vibewire.net with your name and address before 1st October and get into the action!

2008-09-28

Melbourne in September sees many passionate folk crowing together to watch something they love. Yes, September 27 is the AFL final, but it’s also the opening weekend of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Anne-Marie Peard likes the Crows, so she had time to research the festival program for us.

2008-09-27

While an ‘Ectoplasm’ exhibit haunts the walls of a Hollywood gallery, MICHELLE WILDING notices something mysteriously strange about Brandon Boyd’s art. It looks exactly the way it sounds.

2008-09-01

With only a few days left of the Biennale of Sydney, Gabriella Agnese discovers that the exhibition has revolutions everywhere. In the theme, in the artworks, in the the presentation and for the most of us, in our minds.

2008-08-02

Nigel Jamieson sets his sights on a theatrical interpretation of the Gallipoli story, writes Alexandra Savvides.

2008-07-18

Jana Perkovic finds love in Croatia, while trotting the globe for the freshest and the most exciting of contemporary dance.

2008-07-14

A group of young Sudanese refugees use story telling, hip hop and the most basic of sets to construct their images of the year 2040, writes Naomi Maes.

2008-10-03

This years issue of Victoria University's annual literary magazine, Offset, will be on shelves in November. Vibewire spoke to this years editors about the latest issue and tips for emerging writers.

2008-08-25

With the strength of the Australian dollar, the joy of having a credit card application approved (which is a gripe of mine better saved for another day!) and the convenience of parcel forwarding, online shopping has never been so easy or popular. Ebay has spawned an online shopping craze that has spread faster than Stella McCartney’s Target range disappeared from shelves. Kahlee Rose investigates this new phenomenon with the assistance of online forums dedicated to the subject.

2008-08-16

Exploring the mysterious world of Japanese culture, Janette Chen finds herself at this year's Sydney Manga and Anime Show, SMASH! 2008.

2008-07-05

Love music? check. Live in Melbourne? check. Spend every cent on gigs? check. Have a biting tongue and the impression people care what you think? check. If this sounds like you, get down from your podium and write to life@vibewire.net. Tell us why we should pick you to be our new Melb Music Editor and what editing experience you have, and pretty soon you could work for the best website around. check.

2008-06-22

Are you passionate about the theatre and tuned into all the action on the Melbourne stage? We want you to be our new Melbourne Theatre Editor! Just write to life@vibewire.net, tell us why you're perfect for the job and soon you'll be reporting on the best and brightest on the Melb theatre circuit. Hoorah!

2008-09-21

Entries close on 20 October 2008 for the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre Short Film Competition, which gives you the chance to make a film about the experience and effect of smoking cannabis on young people.

2008-07-06

Win a double-pass to TaDaa Productions' latest work, Closer, on Saturday 12th July. Entries close 5pm Thursday 10th July.

2008-05-19

Win a double-pass to Hoy Polloy's latest production, How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found. Entries close 5pm Thursday 22nd May.