Dhungutti artist Blak Douglas has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens — the second Indigenous artist to win the prize in its 101 years, following Western Arrernte artist Vincent Namatjira in 2020. First Koori winner's long road Accepting the award, Douglas acknowledged his ancestors: "My Irish Scot, German and English mob, as well …
The lockdowns of 2020 triggered a rise in online book clubs, as readers formed active communities to connect virtually. Initiated by principal Usha Reddy, ‘Under the Mango Tree’ at Meridian School in Hyderabad was launched in October with an online story-telling session with students and teachers reading excerpts from classics like Treasure Island and contemporary bestsellers like the Harry Potter …
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