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60% of women and non-binary people feel unsafe in Melbourne’s music spaces

Many punters also report feeling unsafe, explains academic Andrea Jean Baker.

News

The decline of arts support in South Australia

Last week's South Australian state budget saw funding cuts to arts and culture and a gallery on hold, putting the…

Opinions & Analysis

What is 'time activism' – and why do we desperately need it?

'Hanging out' and 'wasting time' — may be a survival mechanism and deeply human need, as well as a radical…

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Education & Student News

‘Please do not assume the worst of us’: students on AI

Ongoing research suggests the more students use AI tools, the more nuanced and critical they become.

Features

Grappling with the work of our ‘art monsters’

Zora Simic explores the vexed question of whether one can separate the art from the artist.

Features

Is winning Eurovision all about the right lyrics?

There's a secret code to Eurovision-winning lyrics according to the University of Winchester's Glenn Fosbraey.

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Features

Why reading books is good for your wellbeing and career

For better mental health, read a book, argue Meg Elkins, Jane Fry and Lisa Farrell.

Education & Student News

Why arts degrees and generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education

The idea of overqualified arts graduates serving coffee is not only wrong, it misunderstands what we need from graduates now…

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Education & Student News

Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do

School holidays can feel like a marathon. Here are five creative ideas to try in every room of the house.

News

A horse death during 'The Rings of Power' leads to questions for the industry

Horse welfare in entertainment and sport needs improvement, says Karen Luke.

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