The Socceroos have carried the hopes of a nation to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but do they have a chance of keeping fans satisfied?

Inspired by the creative abundance of the 2010 Sydney Film Festival, Rachel Weiner examines the effect of the movie theatre on its viewers and how a screen of moving images can evoke such powerful reactions.

Somehow we’ve imposed a taboo of self-love in our modern world and allow other things to better us. When did we stop living for, and fighting for ourselves? stF.ne observes the ambition of a friend in order to understand what makes us satisfied.

In a world where religion continues to be a contentious issue France has banned all blatantly religious symbols from state schools. What does this mean for religion, France’s secular ideals, and the plight of women worldwide?

In the fight to gain your eyes, ears and time, advertisers believe they must produce ever more arresting and shocking images in order to gain consumer attention. Jacinda Tutty explores what is happening to the advertising industry.

Last Friday morning the clouds in Sydney finally parted as guests eagerly waited for the fourth instalment of the 2010 fastBREAK innovation series to begin. By 7:45, The Powerhouse Museum’s Boiler Room Mezzanine was abuzz with anticipation as our five young fastBREAK speakers readied themselves to tackle the question “Are you satisfied?” They did not disappoint.