News: Creativity and culture

Breathing life back into performing arts

Violinist performing

COVID-19 has decimated the performing arts sector and many people are wondering what post-pandemic live performances will look like.

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The solution to staying safe could lie in the virtual world

Virtual reality

Whilst many of us escape into virtual worlds as a fun diversion, Researchers believe the secret to teaching people to behave safely and act decisively in the real world can also be found amongst online realms.

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Reading the history of indigenous South American peoples in ancient DNA

Landscape photo of Machu Picchu ruins

Ancient human DNA dating back almost 9,000 years has provided significant genetic insights for an international large-scale study in South America.

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The people behind the cars

The people behind the cars

History will not forget the people and places that made Holden cars an icon of Australia.

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City nightlife takes on a new dimension

City nightlife takes on a new dimension

The growth of small venues has changed the face of Adelaide’s social scene, adding life and livelihood.

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Macau shown in three dimensions

Macau shown in three dimensions

An immersive multimedia experience has brought to life the diverse cultural history of a former colonial enclave.

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Curious Kids: why do we cry?

Curious Kids: why do we cry?

Most people cry when they’re feeling sad, or when they are having big feelings.

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Ethnic media are essential for new migrants and should be better funded

Ethnic media are essential for new migrants and should be better funded

An annual indexation freeze in funding introduced by the Liberal government in 2013 has cost the sector almost A$1 million.

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