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Why local engagement is key in repatriating cultural artifacts

Community-based initiatives in culture and heritage help break down colonial power structures at home and abroad, say Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown and…

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Landscape photographers reinvented the colonial project in Australia

Colonial Australia was a product of vision and imagery: literally developed through chemicals, glass and light, says Jarrod Hore.

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Poetry helping us understand the climate crisis

Poetry allows us feel the full emotional impact of climate change, says Cardiff Metropolitan University's Christina Thatcher.

Why outdoor theatre must continue post-pandemic

Exterior spaces re-shape storytelling itself, argues UK playwright and academic Steve Waters.

Exhibition review: Wilam Biik

An empowering exploration of connection to Country, reviewed by Kim Kruger.

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How artists make climate change accessible

Artists do more than simply tell us there’s a problem: they can make complex scientific reports accessible and tangible, say…

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Parliamentary inquiry gives us a plan for a plan

Julian Meyrick and Justin O'Connor analyse the recent release of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the arts.

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Away at 35: Michael Gow's masterpiece

Gow's much-loved play is a reflection of a grieving Australia, writes David Burton.

DC’s new comic book Superman is coming out as bisexual in next month’s issue.
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Here’s to the original justice defender coming out

DC comics has announced its latest Superman will be bisexual, and its a historic moment for the franchise writes Jason…

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Australian theatre in crisis

The ecosystem of Australia’s performing arts sector is in dire need.

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