Guy Franklin, Filmmaker and Music Director
Guy Franklin is the director of Kimbra's Settle Down, Cameo Lover and Good Intent film clips, as well as a filmmaker and creative thinker. He chats to Sandi Sieger about working with Kimbra, the process of filmmaking and why the Americanisation of Australia's commercial radio is offensive.
The Most Incredible Man I’ve Ever Met…
Sandi Sieger talks about one of the most incredible men she's ever met, Holocaust survivor Siegmund Siegreich, and why his wisdom, patience and love might be the very attitude needed in modern Australia.
Kelly Klarich, Fitness Competitor
Kelly Klarich is a fitness competitor and model from Perth, based in New York. She chats to Sandi Sieger about the fitness industry, her training routine and the differences between Australia and the Big Apple.
Advance Australian Film
It seems that for decades Australian films have been struggling to connect with audiences to achieve financial success – so what needs to be done to save the future of our industry? Courtney Dawson hopes to get people talking about exactly that, with her upcoming documentary film project, Advance Australian Film.
Australia Day – And What It Means To Us
The Onya Team reflects on Australia Day - what it means to be Australian, what distinguishes Australia Day from all the others, and why there's a common thread that binds us all.
The Australian Dollar Curse
Shannon Crane has just returned home after living in London for two years, and that has meant transferring hard-earned British pounds to Australian dollars - and the figures are far from pretty.
Australia: The World’s Misunderstood Teenager
To Europeans, Australia is very, very far away and very well known for kangaroos, Paul Hogan and sharks. When Olivia Hambrett was posed the question, 'Are Australians patriotic?' she realised that perhaps no one really gets Australia - including Australians.
So, It Seems The World Is Ending…
So, it seems that the world is ending. And Lee Zachariah really doesn't want to sound narcissistic, but all of humanity coming to an end is the sort of thing that could only happen to him.
The Recess of Electoral Education
Are Australians afforded a suitable introduction to their vital institutions, civil society and its processes to make an informed decision from a young age and into maturity, Tom Valcanis asks? Are school children introduced to politics at a young enough age? And what is meant by “political literacy” in 2011?
Bianca Lentini, The Hills Collective Project
Sandi Sieger chats to Bianca Lentini, founder and creator of The Hills Collective - a project focused on celebrating the hidden talents and artistic works of designers and artists in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges.
Lee Zachariah, The Bazura Project
Sandi Sieger chats to Lee Zachariah - one half of ABC's The Bazura Project, cinema lover, writer (yes, even for this very magazine) and all round clever guy - about the world of television and why he's never considered living anywhere else but Australia.
Sara Spence – Droppin’ It Like It’s Hot
Sara Spence is the proud creator of Dubbleyou Design, a brand whose catchphrase is 'Always for the Good & Always for the Joy.' She chats to Kait O'Callahan about creating everything from swings to mats to tea towels and why sourcing local materials is integral to her business.
