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Something In The Way She Moves
This dance work by Julie-Anne Long explores an ordinary, middle-aged woman's alternative inner life.

Shake up your five year plan
When your career begins to veer off track it might be a good idea to get out that good old…

Timon of Athens
A clever contemporary production of a little-known Shakespeare.

Too many festivals bad for local artists
Arts festivals make politicians feel good but they depress independent artists who don't fit the festival mode.

Chart-topping music stars sound off against internet royalty bill
Billy Joel, Rihanna and Katy Perry are just some of the musicians who have voiced their opposition to Pandora radio’s…

Understanding health care with a paintbrush
Using painting as a research tool has enabled a new understanding of creativity in cancer support, pharmacy and Aboriginal health.

What’s hot in world music
We take a journey through some of the hottest countries for ‘world music’ to discover the sounds that are shaping…

The Rise of the Fifth Estate: Social Media and Blogging in Australian Politics
An important book about the benefits and pitfalls of social media’s relationship to journalism and politics, well-researched and clearly told.

Who is Ai Weiwei? Artist, dissident, superstar?
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is a global icon, as celebrated for his activism as his art. We examine the different…

SOYA announces People’s Choice winners
The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) has announced the winners of its popular vote category.