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‘How is the Great Australian Novel going?’
Author Nicholas Jose says the Great Australian Novel 'isn't doing too badly, thanks'.
AI is now accessible to everyone: three things parents should teach their kids – and themselves
We're all learning how to use AI on the fly, but kids especially must learn the risks as well as…
Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s UK diaspora
MacGowan gave visibility to the second-generation Irish in England, says Dr Sean Campbell.
I’ve had enough of Sad Bad Girl novels and sensationalised trauma
I’ve had enough of Sad Bad Girl novels, but I’m hungry for complex stories about women.
Arts organisations say they want to be ‘cultural leaders’ – but are they living up to their goals?
Should our leading arts companies take a stand more often?
Australian theatre companies are shunning Shakespeare. A much-needed break or a mistake?
In 2024 not one mainstage theatre company in Australia will perform Shakespeare and this overcorrection leaves us poorer, argues Caitlin…
Australia’s museums already collecting the history of Voice referendum
Museums are working in real time to document the Voice Referendum and create historical collections for the future, says Kylie…
Take risks, embrace failure and be comfortable with uncertainty: three activities to help your child think like an artist
The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust creative processes and tolerate ambiguity. Here are three…
Will AI kill our creativity? It could...
AI-driven creativity lacks the necessary clash of mind and world, limiting its capacity to produce true "eureka" moments and driving…
How noisy offices can make us more territorial
Open-plan noisy offices can have a detrimental effect on employees' well-being and satisfaction levels.