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Humanities graduates earn more than those who study science and maths
While science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) graduates are a focus of Education minister Dan Tehan’s reforms, not all STEM…
Taking action for cultural safety
COVID-19 has impacted most heavily on those who were already systemically underserved or excluded. With a global call for change…
Burnout, slob, slack or daydreamer: What we can learn from the 'not-working' types
Not-working can create discomfort for many of us who are used to perpetual doing. Learning about the four inertial archetypes…
From addiction to recovery: unpicking the challenges of the rock'n'roll lifestyle
From gigging musician to rock star, musicians’ lives present a range of wellbeing challenges. A new book offers professional perspectives,…
What can the world's oldest games festival teach the arts about survival?
Freeplay independent games festival has survived for over sixteen years. The past and present directors share the lessons they have…
In Depth: Mines Versus Aboriginal Culture
With four accounts in the past month coming to attention, we take a look at the escalating disrespect for traditional…
Will gigs as we know them ever be the same?
COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift but gigs and performances as we know them might never be same. Do we…
How indie theatre-makers are fighting back after COVID-19
Independent theatre companies in Adelaide are preparing to welcome back audiences, but how will a post-COVID world shape their programming?
Local libraries champion Australian authors
New data shows that Australian and New Zealand readers are borrowing more books from local authors. The Australian Library and…
What we can learn about isolation from prison artists
Art making is a basic human activity that gives shape to meaning. In conditions of extreme confinement, finding meaning becomes…