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Photo: Maria Varshavskaya, Pexels. A group of young people sitting and standing next to a table with scrapbooking material laid out.
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Library workshops offering respite through making

Local libraries hold an array of workshops for all kinds of crafters, including art nights, social groups, or just some…

Immersive exhibition ‘130BPM: Soundtrack to a Revolution’ curated by Bertie Blackman to open at Qtopia Sydney in its new home. Image: 1985 Sydney Gay Mardi Gras, cropped with colour enhancement. Photo: William Yang. Large puppet-like pieces with vibrant colours dance in the dark with people holding them up from the bottom.
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New galleries and theatres to visit in 2024

From a power station's $100 million facelift to a museum for queer history, here are the top new cultural destinations…

Large-scale mural, Mooroop Yarkeen, by Tommy Day revealed. Photo: Supplied.
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New First Nations mural centres hope and community

A vibrant 41-metre high mural by Tom Day (aka Jirri Jirri) will be unveiled this week.

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Local knitters' solution for restless hands

Ever heard of twiddle muffs? Learn more about these simple knitting projects that are beneficial to both the maker and…

The inside of a heritage building with polished wooden floor and high curved ceiling. In the space is a woman projected onto the right wall, and a mirrored surface on the left side reflecting the projection.
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How the State Library of Victoria is reinventing itself through art

There are galleries in libraries and Iibraries in galleries – are these categories still relevant and what is the role…

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Long live opera thanks to digital library

A national digital library dedicated to opera is furthering the sector’s commitment to preserving the art form.

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Libraries around the world safeguard Ukrainian culture

Librarians and libraries across the world play a role in preserving and sharing Ukraine’s cultural history.

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Libraries as hubs for change post pandemic

Embracing new technologies and responding to the needs of their communities, our public libraries have been evolving with the changes…