March 2018
Magazine
The Monthly Essays
How politics works in Australia, and how to fix it
An insider’s guide to government
Five short pieces about one of tennis’s most misunderstood players
Reflections on a life lived in the shadow of mortality
The Nation Reviewed
How do we make sense of such a complex movement?
Why is the cost of banking in remote communities so high?
Some actors intentionally suffer for their art
Aussie Rules 2018 in names only
A fundamental analysis of this year’s player lists
Medicine
Arts & Letters
A new exhibition series’ first instalment delivers a heady mix of populism and politics
The French-Moroccan director presents a clear-eyed portrayal of true activism during the AIDS epidemic
Ivo van Hove: It’s only theatre
The prolific director is bringing jumbotron Shakespeare to the Adelaide Festival
Primitive Motion’s ‘House in the Wave’ and Totally Mild’s ‘Her’
Two Australian groups use vocals to swoon-worthy effect
Noted
‘The Only Story’ by Julian Barnes The meticulous novelist takes on the oldest subject there is
‘Lady Bird’ directed by Greta Gerwig The debut director goes home to make a funny, touching film about wanting to leave it
In Light of Recent Events
By Oslo Davis
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