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Career Advice

First Nations people often take on the ‘cultural load’ in their workplaces

Employers need to ease the burden of ‘cultural load’ on First Nations employees, who are expected to provide Indigenous knowledge,…

News

Vale YA author Gabrielle Williams

Simmone Howell pays tribute to bookseller, black belt and ‘neon-bright’ talent, Gabrielle Williams.

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Features

What books are kids reading in Australian schools – and does it matter?

‘Nostalgic’ classics or edgy contemporary texts? Alex Bacalja takes a look at what Aussie kids are reading in schools.

Features

Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ presenter changed Australian music

Liz Giuffre reflects on the life of Ian 'Molly' Meldrum and his impact on Australian music journalism.

girl reading book on lounge
Features

Can reading help heal us and process our emotions?

Can reading help heal us and process our emotions – or is that just a story we tell ourselves?

Man slumped at work desk
Career Advice

Feeling flat now you're #BackToWork?

A post-holiday slump is normal, but these clues signal it’s time for a new job

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Career Advice

5 tips to take the best care of your singing voice, from a speech pathologist

Whether singing for fun or professionally, a little voice care goes a long way.

Opinions & Analysis

Trove’s funding runs out in July 2023 – it’s time for a radical overhaul

The free online service deserves government investment that recognises its value, say Mike Jones and Deb Verhoeven.

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Features

Female artists earn less than men; larger gap for women from non-English speaking backgrounds

David Throsby, Katya Petetskaya and Sunny Y. Shin examine the latest data regarding arts incomes.

Features

Things to know at your first ever classical music concert

Professor of Music, Timothy McKenry, shares some handy tips to keep in mind when attending your first classical concert.

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