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Feeling Optimistic?

One of the many artworks in this year's Sculpture by the Sea. 'The Optimistic' by Stephen Marr was created to stand in the face of the pessimism that is talked about all too often in our world. "It's a simple message. The facial expression has to say everything in an instant." What would you say this man is thinking about?

See Video Take the Virtual Tour

Lanterns hanging in rows Moon Lantern Festival This Chinese and Vietnamese mid-autumn festival has been around for at least 3000 years. Ancient Chinese emperors worshipped the moon in Autumn as they believed the practice would bring them another harvest year. Here in Australia it's an opportunity to celebrate our cultural diversity. View
KPOP singer Psy Gangnam Style What is Gangnam? and what is Psy singing about? View
Soft Spiny-tailed Gecko Nature Photography An exhibition of stunning photographs celebrating the biodiversity in AUS, NZ & PNG. View
Lake Eyre Earth As Art a series of photos that turns satellite land imagery into artworks. View
Hornet FA18 Classic Hornets High-speed, high-adrenaline battles in air war games over the Northern Territory. Watch
Dreambox the Dreambox project by ABC Open asks Indigenous kids to write their dreams on a chalkboard. View
Two dolphins in river Port River Dolphins One of the rare places where wild dolphins live within a major city. Watch
Two guide dogs playing on grass Guide Dogs How are they trained? Watch and see how these guide dogs are prepared for service. Watch
a collection of lawn bowls Lawn Bowls Is Lawn Bowls just for old people or can young people play too? Watch
Old photo of Reg Saunders and fellow soldiers Indigenous ANZACS Watch 5 short stories of Indigenous soldiers that fought for Australia Watch Now
Lacrosse Goalie Lacrosse It's not so popular in Australia but we check out what this exciting sport is all about. Watch Now
Old photo of the Titanic Titanic The sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage in 1912 is a fascinating story Watch Now
Selection of chocolates Chocolates Mmmmmmmm - well you'll be jealous of Tash who got to visit a chocolate factory! Watch Now
Diagram of suspension system Suspension it's what helps wheels stay on the road without giving the rider a bumpy ride. Watch Now
Artists impression on a black whole Black Holes They can be massive but they're totally invisible - what is a black hole? Watch Now
Funky 80's inspired title Breakdancing Watch these kids spin, back-flip and twist to some phat beats! Watch Now
Bowling Ball No doubt you've been bowling before but have you ever wondered what's inside the ball? Watch Now
Girl in front of items that could identify her Online identity theft It's a major concern but we have some tips to staying safe online. Watch Now
Exotic headress worn by male ballet dancer Aviary This ballet interprets the amazing colour and movement of birds. Watch Now
Adam Page playing the saxaphone Music Man Watch Adam play a stack of instruments at the same time, and find out how it's done. Watch Now