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Features

10 underrated books in 2023

Some worthy Australian books published this year that may have escaped your attention.

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This week's arts news and trending topics

What's in the headlines and what arts news people are talking about this week.

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Cost of living crisis starting to bite for Aussie readers

Less money and less time equates to fewer Australians reading, according to new research.

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A look at NSW's new 10-year arts and creative industries policy

21 commitments pave the way, in the NSW Government’s new 10-year policy for the arts and creative industries.

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Education & Student News

An educational psychologist explains how to think about your ATAR and set post-school goals

As Year 12 students receive their 'score' it's important to help them maintain a sense of perspective – and adventure…

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Book review: A Brief History of Thought – Unfinished, John Bryson

If anyone is up to the ambitious task of analysing the history of thought, it is the author of 'Evil…

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Creativity begins at home? Families in support of artistic growth

How does the influence of creative parents affect a child as they grow? We take a look at three distinct…

Upcoming free programming. Xenos, Mofo Sessions at Royal Park, Mona Foma 2021. Photo: Mona/Jesse Hunniford. Image: Courtesy of the artist and Mona. Two musicians backlit on the stage, the one on the left is playing a sousaphone and the one on the right a saxophone.
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Free music programming all summer long

A snapshot of upcoming free music and arts events, including symphonies under the stars and bold local acts.

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New Indigenous gallery opens with repatriated William Barak works

State Library Victoria's new Indigenous gallery is designed to support the voices and stories of Indigenous Victorians and connect visitors…

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Event review: ganbu marra runway, THE LUME

The mesmerising ganbu marra runway, with THE LUME’s 'Connections' exhibition as its backdrop, highlighted cultural elegance and excellence.

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