Powerhouse Parramatta: The mission to create an icon in the west

Ivan Sen is in a race against time. Sadly, so are our waterwaysThe state of our rivers drew the acclaimed Kamilaroi director back out into country.Garry Maddox‘Anti-Lisa agendas’: Petition calls to reinstate Powerhouse bossLisa Havilah deserves a “fair and timely” process, says a petition demanding she be reinstated without delay to be there when Powerhouse Parramatta opens.Jack GramenzBillionaires, immortality and barbecues: Sci-fi author ready for arrival at PowerhouseIt’s 30 minutes into a conversation about the ultra-wealthy pursuing longevity when Ted Chiang wants to clear up a misconception.Michael RufflesExclusiveBad taste as Powerhouse cookery book misses deadlineIt’s been in the works for years but the Australian Culinary Archive will not have its 1000-page book completed when the Powerhouse opens next month.Clair WeaverExclusivePowerhouse slammed over Kylie Kwong’s new $440,000 ambassador roleAfter a controversial $2.6 million artistic consultants program was axed, the celebrity chef was supposed to have no further role at the Powerhouse. Now the museum has awarded her a new executive salary ambassador role.Clair WeaverRevealed: The five exhibitions to open the Parramatta PowerhouseThe Powerhouse Museum has lifted the curtain on three shows it has kept under wraps, and details about admissions as it looks to its November 7 opening.Linda MorrisAdvertisementExclusiveDelays to opening of million-dollar museum apartments as Powerhouse ticket prices revealedThe museum confirmed a family of four will pay $60 to experience its largest show, and another $40 to experience the add-on James Turrell art installation.Linda MorrisExclusiveSecret plan to sell off Powerhouse museum building as budget crisis loomsJust one week after chief executive Lisa Havilah stepped aside, Treasury is scrutinising the institution’s Ultimo redevelopment.Linda Morris‘A serious investigation’: Misconduct allegations surround two Powerhouse executivesArts Minister John Graham disclosed the formal misconduct investigation as he defended his oversight of the billion-dollar project following the sudden departure of the museum’s chief executive.Linda MorrisExclusivePowerhouse commissioned a documentary about its move. It will cost more than $1.7 millionThe Powerhouse Parramatta said the feature would “document the project for future generations”.Linda Morris