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Best Australian books of the 21st century: as chosen by 50Â experts
The Books & Ideas team at 'The Conversation' and their literary friends, list their favourite Australian books of this century.
Sports policy focuses on the grassroots: is this missing from arts policies?
Should Australian arts policy focus more on participation instead of audiences, asks Margaret Seares.
Vale Ray Lawler: the playwright who changed the sound of Australian theatre
Julian Meyrick reflects on the death of playwright Ray Lawler and his landmark play, 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll'.
How to succeed when negotiating a new salary or a pay rise
When negotiating for a pay rise, always take the time to consider the other party's situation and capabilities.
Australian musicians in dire straits yet Triple J won’t shift its commercial focus
Why does the taxpayer-funded Triple J consistently play commercially oriented pop at drive time instead of Australian indie?
AI doesn’t mean human-made music is doomed. Here’s why
Human music-making isn’t going anywhere, argues the University of Melbourne's Alexander Crooke.
The arts are being sidelined in the cost of living crisis
It’s time we stopped framing the arts as a luxury instead of a human right threatened by the cost of living…
How music in youth detention can create new futures
Music allows incarcerated youth with opportunities to redefine themselves from young offenders to young artists, writes Alexis Anja Kallio.
Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health
Studies suggest art therapy could support people with a range of health conditions.
Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change
Is the industry doing enough to mitigate the impact of climate change on music festivals?