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Reading alone, together is all the rage at book doofs and reading parties – what makes it social?
Reading events are often promoted as a chance to get away from screens and find community.
Literary pioneer Hilary McPhee launched Helen Garner, published Cloudstreet – and inspired me
McPhee’s business acumen, creativity and incredible track record made her a titan of the Australian publishing industry.
Stage manager is arguably the most stressful job in live performance – here’s why
Stage managers report high levels of anxiety, loneliness and burnout.
An opt‑out system for AI companies to access creative works doesn’t gel with Australia’s copyright laws
Forcing creatives to opt out of AI models impedes their rights under the Copyright Act, because it forces them to…
Theatre audiences still show up – so why do so many shows fail to make money?
The cost of wages, venues and materials keep rising with the rest of the economy, while the product of theatre…
OzAsia Festival to end after 20 years, in a huge blow for Asian‑Australian art and culture
This will be the last OzAsia, with Adelaide Festival Centre declaring a move to year-round programming of Asian voices instead.
Arts Centre Melbourne workers face a battle between industrial and cultural policy
Union negotiations at Arts Centre Melbourne show that in the arts, demands for better pay are often inseparable from questions…
Who should assume the risk when art gets controversial – the artist or their employer?
Tensions around arts boards reveal divided opinions about artistic risk and freedom of expression.
Nearly every Australian engages with arts and culture – politicians should pay attention
The data shows arts and culture is woven into the fabric of Australian life.
Dolly Parton's genius in 3 great songs
Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5 showcase the incredible talent of the late, great Dolly Parton.