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Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to child exploitation – what do we do with his books?

Silvey is yet to be sentenced – but what we do with his books will be decided outside the court…

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Wabi-sabi or sloppy? How to tell authentic from slapdash

In an age of artificial perfection, wabi-sabi is a refuge that offers lessons for embracing the human in art and…

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Dennis Altman: UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism

'As a writer, I do not believe we counter racism, antisemitism, homophobia or transphobia by boycotts and cancellations.'

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Should we care about art at a time like this?

Are we all just fiddling while Rome burns, and what do philosophers have to say about the ethics of art…

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ArtsHub job insights: the most in-demand arts jobs and salaries in 2025

Which arts professionals are in demand and which job ads are getting the most attention from job-seekers? See what our…

Young people at The Push Stage at St Kilda Festival. 10-year plan for young Australians and music
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The Push unveils 10-year plan for young Australians and music

The Push's new national plan sets out a decade-long strategy to place Australian music on par with education, sport and…

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Can these federal parliamentarians supercharge philanthropic giving to the arts?

The first hearing of the Federal Government’s inquiry into arts philanthropy revealed there is a lot to learn about the…

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If we inhabited Deaf time our culture and planet would stand a chance

Could Deaf time – and 'crip time' more broadly – help counteract the so-called Great Acceleration?

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Melbourne Art Fair designs a new future

After coming back from near failure in 2016, Melbourne Art Fair is now rebranding for a more hybrid future. But…

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Arts boards in crisis: how have we landed here, yet again?

As the Adelaide Writers Week crisis worsens, many are asking why arts boards aren’t taking note of others’ past actions.

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