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PEN America's latest report shows book bans are at an all-time high in the United States and is unfairly targeting vulnerable communities.
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Book bans are at an all time high, new report finds

The latest report from PEN America shows American book bans more than doubled than the previous year.

A close-up of the bottom half of a woman's face with a finger held up over the lips. Mutliple Australian institutions are wrestling with claims of censorship and safety in the shadow of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Resignations and censorship: Australia wrestles with artistic freedom

Creative Australia is not the only institution wrestling with resignations, scandal and claims of censorship.

Sebastian Geilings, Yilin Kong and Patrick O'Luanaigh from ADT's 'A Quiet Language'.
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Turning 60 in style: Australian Dance Theatre leaps from the stage to the gallery wall

AD Daniel Riley describes the birth of ADT and an accompanying exhibition documenting the company’s six decades of dance-making.

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Why do we cosy up to crime fiction?

What are some of the tropes of cosy crime fiction and why is it so popular?

Green Mujsic Australia is touring the New South Wales through March to assist venues in improving their sustainability.
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Green Music Australia set to pilot certification scheme for live venues

As pressure builds on the arts and music industries to improve sustainability measures, Green Music Australia has announced a pilot…

Facing international regulations and user mistrust, social media may not be as prevalent in the future.
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Social media is dying – what next for arts marketing?

The US's TikTok ban is just the latest in a downward trend for social media. What will the landscape look…

Silhouette of a woman against a faded manuscript filled with calligraphic writing.
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So you've signed the contract and handed in your manuscript … now what?

What are some of the processes your manuscript will go through before it is published?

ballet companies: a male-female ballet pas de deux posing in a white tutu costume against a bright pink backdrop. Their pose is mirror imaged on each half of the photo.
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Cost crises and funding parity issues for ballet companies outside Sydney-Melbourne bubble

Two major ballet companies say they are not receiving equitable government funding support. How much is their location to blame?

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The art of musical comedy

When you add music to your stand-up, you can take your shows to a whole other level...

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Asia TOPA 2025: revitalising the spirit of the Asia-Pacific in Melbourne

Back after a break, Asia TOPA offers a place 'where ideas are born and traditions reimagined'.

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