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Southern Cross University cuts Creative Arts Program

Creative learning avenues again on the chopping block, with NSW’s Southern Cross University discontinuing its Arts Program.

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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International report on book-buying trends

How does Australia compare to other countries in terms of book purchasing habits?

Two panels. On left is author Zoe Kean. She is wearing a brown hat and black top. She has brown hair and is smiling. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Why Are We Like this?' the font is dark pink, the background light green. There are fish swimming across it.
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Book review: Why Are We Like This?, Zoe Kean

This wonderful book offers a super abundance of insights into why we are the way we are.

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Music review: Dela Ensemble, Second Iranian Music Festival

This troupe aims to introduce traditional Iranian music to a wider audience.

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Exhibition review: Cats & Dogs, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Think you know all there is to know about cats and dogs? Think again.

Four women in winter coats lean against a wall on the banks of the river Yarra. With Melbourne's Flinders Street station on the other side of the river. They all have instrument cases - two violins, one viola and a cello. Flinders Quartet
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Celebrating its 25-year anniversary, Flinders Quartet announces its 2025 season

For its silver jubilee year, Flinders Quartet is presenting a series of concerts showcasing chamber music from both past and…

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Live Nation and its effect on local live music

The ABC's recent Four Corners episode revealed the impact of the US-based events promoter and venue operator, but that's not…

Leon Bridges will performed as part of the 24th A Day On The Green in 2025. A black man sitting on an outdoor chair next to a lake.
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A Day On The Green 2024-25: an ultimate guide to daycations and uplifting live music

Escape the daily grind with A Day On The Green, the one-of-a-kind outdoor live music series of events held in…

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