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When Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles was bought in 1973 for $1.4 million by the Whitlam government, it sparked a national controversy.

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The bestselling author’s latest novel features all the tropes that her dedicated fans know and adore.

The Chilean-American author’s latest work is moving, eloquent and breaks all the rules.

All artists, good and bad, are influenced by the work of their forerunners. Good artists absorb the work of their mentors, then try to outdo them.

Don’t let these words get iced out, I can’t (polar) bear it.

A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.

We used to be a society, now look at us.

Philosopher A.C. Grayling dissects the evolution of cultural warfare and makes a sensible, if optimistic, case for an armistice of sorts.

And she doesn’t just talk the talk. Peters can walk the walk, or in this case, fell the trees.

The charismatic leader of noise rock darlings Model/Actriz gets vulnerable on the band’s fantastic new album, Pirouette.