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May 4th, 2011 • Category: Big Issue Magazine, Big Issue News, Current Issue, Uncategorized

Big, Strong…and Vegetarian

How much truth is there to the stereotype of the weak vegetarian crusading for animal rights and occasionally fainting from lack of iron? Rebecca Butterworth debunks the myths about a plant-based diet.

Also in this issue:

As the world turns to digital cameras, photojournalist Steve McCurry takes the last roll of Kodachrome slide film on a farewell tour; Anna Krien talks to author Jay Griffiths about her fictionalised retelling of the passionate life of Frida Kahlo; after grappling with literary …

Mar 15th, 2011 • Category: Big Issue Magazine, Current Issue, Uncategorized

Meet Mia

 The Big Issue Edition 376

Rising Australian star Mia Wasikowska on acting’s Eyres and graces, working with director Gus Van Sant and growing up in Canberra.

Also in this issue:

Every two years Adelaide becomes a ‘Celluloid City’ as the Film Festival reels through town; Sue Jackson talks about the disappearance of the humble bee, and what’s being done about it; artist James Cochran gets to the heart of street life; and ‘Roving Eye’ exposes the crumbling beauty of vacant shops on Sydney’s …