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Booktopia went into voluntary administration in 2024, but the company has now been rescued.
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Booktopia rescued: Australian book retailer rises from the dead

Booktopia has been purchased by successful Australian online entrepreneur Shant Kradjian.

Shelves of books, with signs above reading BookTok
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Did the US just kill BookTok?

The US's controversial TikTok ban has meant millions of BookTok users fleeing the platform in search of a new home…

Woman dressed in white sitting on top of a rock painted with blue pattern. Veronica Herber
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'Mundane things kill your soul' – how to give yourself permission to create

Artist Veronica Herber discusses the courage it takes to follow your heart and leave behind a comfortable career.

The Africultures Festival. A black woman tying a hair and on a white woman at the festival with people around them.
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How Sydney’s cultural festivals cultivate a sense of hope and optimism for Australia’s future

Research finds cultural festivals are meaningful events for the communities they celebrate, as well as enriching experiences for others in…

Exhibition space with no art on display. Art market.
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Art market lessons learned in 2024

Healthy advice for decisive leadership in 2025.

The daily routines of writers from ages pass reveals equal parts rigor and relaxation.
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Twain to Dickinson: the daily routines of history's most famous writers

We take a dive into the daily routines of history's greatest writers to reveal tips on habit and discipline.

Photo of a Caucasian woman standing at the podium speaking into a mic.
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Remember these? The top Triple J Hottest 100 songs from decades past

Examining the top hits of decades past reveals the impact of the Triple J Hottest 100.

Model and crew backstage for the Melbourne Fashion Festival. A tall female model with pale skin and red lips is wearing a red satin dress with a large floral feature over her chest, while the crew adjusts something around her ear.
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Fashion, craft and design calendar 2025

What’s on in fashion, craft and design this year, including exhibitions, fashion festivals, design weeks and makers' markets.

Stephanie Lake Company’s ‘The Chronicles’ is sure to be a highlight of Sydney Festival 2025 and indeed, the 2025 summer festival season generally. The photo shows five dancers of diverse cultural backgrounds holding hands and collectively leaning to the right, while in the fourground, and much more nrightly lit, a male-presenting dancer lies on their back on the stage, holding up a female-presenting dancer with one hand and one foot. Balance upon his raised extremities, the female-presenting dancer has her right leg and right arm raised in a snapshot of dynamic movement.
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2025 summer festival highlights for your arts diary: part 1

A hand-picked guide to some of the most intriguing cultural events on offer around the country in January.

Artists have a long and painful history with substance abuse. But what is the link between creativity and addiction?
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How addiction impacts creative lives

Addiction has been a core part of the tortured artist myth for centuries. But is there any evidence to suggest…

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