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Sovereign stories: stories for all of us (but firstly, us)
The First Nations Australia Writers Network gathers in Canberra next week, a momentous occasion for all Australians, but especially for…

Kiss and sell: The story of the Sydney Opera House
Helen Pitt tells the extraordinary story of the 20th century's most recognisable building.

How to navigate a festival program
With dozens, sometimes hundreds of choices, navigating an arts festival program can be overwhelming. Arts industry figures offer their tips…

Sex sells, but does it sound good?
Is the increased focus on performers' sex appeal a tacit acknowledgement that classical music can no longer connect with society…

Craft: it's good for your health
Craft practices are being looked to as something of an antidote to the stresses and pressures of modern living.

Love your bookshop day!
Calling all book lovers! Here's a roundup of events and celebrations at local bookshops across Australia for Love Your Bookshop…

When design innovation takes a dark turn
At the 2018 Creative Summit, neuroscientist, engineer and human-centred designer Melis Senova explained why it’s important to be a conscious…

Slow textiles – rethinking our enviro-social impact through fibre art
Three very different exhibitions demonstrate the capacity of fibre art to carry contemporary loaded messages.

One of the most urgent things we can do is make art
ArtsHub speaks to critical theorist Sarah Sentilles about the hopefulness of art and how it becomes a weapon for peace.

The Australians are coming! The Australians are coming!
The annual Australian invasion of Edinburgh is about to begin. What attracts them in such numbers? And with over 130…