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The classical music industry has especially high numbers of people drawn from private wealth and educational privilege
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The policy, called Revive and funded by $286 million over four years, establishes Creative Australia which will be the government’s principle arts investment and advisory body
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Molly Meldrum is not a slick player, but a fan.
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Bell is an internationally renowned artist who works across painting, installation, video and performance, and a new documentary brings him to cinemas.
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The ‘joyful strains’ of our anthem are often just strained.
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As we look towards 2023, trend forecasters are figuring out how to boost work morale. In the second world war, Curtin turned to the media to spread his message.
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From an infamous cowboy t-shirt to RuPaul’s Drag Race, Vivienne Westwood’s impact on the queer community cannot be understated.
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Fragmented scenes shift backwards and forwards through time to build an absorbing picture of the circle of artists who gathered around the Reeds.
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The word ‘queer’ has a history as a widely used and respectful term in the LGBTIQA+ community, as well as being a slur.
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Renée Geyer, Australian jazz and soul singer, has died aged 69.
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HBO’s adaptation of the beloved game might finally break the streak of terrible TV adaptations.
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Viewers of the Golden Globes noticed the actor can’t seem to shake his Elvis voice – but apparently that’s a real issue for performers.
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The new season of the Bachelor franchise has changed the formula, in a bid to combat audience fatigue and dropping ratings.
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Aussiewood sprinkled its star dust at this year’s 80th Golden Globes with five nominations and an acting win for Cate Blanchett.
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Everyone who sings – from young students to passionate amateurs – should be taking care of their voice.
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For the celebrity, the mask has become a way of self-presentation and branding. It offers a safe, psychological space promoting free expression.
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What is considered ‘luxury’ is different now to what it was in ancient times – but it’s always about conspicuous displays of wealth and consumption.
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New Year resolutions continue to capture people’s imagination, hopes, and promises for betterment. Even after 4,000 years, the New Year continues to symbolise an opportunity for a fresh start.
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Supporting and celebrating today’s women choreographers is vital to encouraging a new generation of women to follow, giving women in dance a voice into the future.
There’s a lot of sequels and reboots to look forward to in 2023.
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Not everything needs to be Marie Kondo-ed just because it doesn’t ‘spark joy’. Ask yourself if there’s a less wasteful option.
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Black Snow, a six-part drama on Stan, puts the stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in frame.
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From augmented reality to hitting an escape room, here’s how to keep yourself – and your senses – occupied this summer.
The best podcasts of 2022 handle sensitive content with care and flair.
Else Blankenhorn, ALLEGORY WITH IMPERIAL COUPLE, before 1920, oil on canvas, Inv. 4305
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Despite her extensive and versatile oeuvre, Blankenhorn has received limited attention from the art world.