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Sex and other reasons why we ban books for young people
Books for young readers are often challenged or banned because they conflict with adult perceptions of childhood innocence.
Aboriginal art becoming darling of US collections
The Australia market for contemporary Aboriginal art has lost its shine but American collectors are seizing the opportunity, as two…
Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming culture
Australian culture has been enhanced by waves of refugees, a fact that shouldn't be forgotten in the current asylum seeker…
Prescribing books for the soul
What should you read to cure loneliness? To reignite passion for life? To find confidence? A bibliotherapist identifies fiction and…
Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…
How to run a fundraising event
Whether you want to raise money for your own operations, support a social goal or help the needy, effective fundraising…
Five emerging trends at Melbourne Fringe
From preoccupations with gender, sex and death to the growth of cabaret, this year’s Festival is a barometer of the…
Cultural capitals: Adelaide
In the latest in our Cultural Capitals series, we look at what Adelaide has that larger eastern states don't.
Stimulating audiences for Indigenous art
Nine in ten Australians value Indigenous art, but only one-quarter engage with it. A new report inspects the barriers and…
Fringe to mainstage: how does it happen?
Every year thousands of shows open at fringe festivals and independent venues. A few go on to mainstage productions and…