Arts funding matters more than ever

People isolated during the COVID-19 crisis need the arts more than ever to feel connected with each other and society, but the collapse of employment and several institutions has also exposed the fragility of the sector.

Musicians band together online during COVID isolation

While the global music industry is rapidly shifting in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, local musicians are finding innovative ways to continue collaborating and learning.

Cultural justice: Creativity in a time of crisis

Lack of financial support for the arts and cultural sector in the current crisis is gravely misguided. To undervalue and underinvest in our arts and cultural workers is an injustice to us all.

Son of sequel – Has Hollywood run out of ideas?

With remakes of Mulan, Dune, The Witches and The Invisible Man all due out this year, a new book answers the big question: what justifies a remake?

Fun and gains on the Adelaide fringe

Adelaide’s annual Fringe festival transforms the city into an eclectic and vibrant hive of activity, attracting millions of visitors and putting millions of dollars into the South Australian economy.

I heart love

It may not be a Shakespearean sonnet, but the language of love in the 21st century is just as affectionate and meaningful as it ever was, according to University of South Australia linguist, Dr David Caldwell.

Back of the net, Buntaram

Soccer lags well behind AFL, rugby and cricket in Australian sporting affections, and Australian fans are must more likely to follow the fortunes of major British clubs than show interest in their Asian neighbours.

Dating the Kimberley Gwion Gwion rock figures

Archaeologists at The University of Western Australia are part of a national team of researchers that has been able to more accurately date a significant number of the Kimberley’s most remarkable ancient rock art to more than 10,000 years ago.

Shots fired in the culture wars

UNSW Associate Professor Lizzie Muller is urging the arts sector to come together to fight for the arts in schools after the federal arts department was amalgamated into another portfolio.

Does that word mean what you think it means?

Words change their meaning over time, but it can be hard to keep up, especially when some words evolve to mean the opposite of their original definition.

Robots won’t replace our need to work

As machine automation and artificial intelligence surge, there’s paranoia our jobs will be overrun by robots. But even if this happens, labour won’t disappear, because humans need to work.

Searching for love, laughter and adventure? Read a book

Whether you’re spending the holidays at the beach or at home, the summer break from school offers a great opportunity for teens to catch up on some reading.