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Helen Garner to speak at La Trobe

Australian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, Helen Garner, will be speaking to students at La Trobe University this morning.

Oktoberfest goes global

The international fame surrounding the centuries-old Oktoberfest is seeing a myriad of sister festivals popping up all over the world, writes Vito Doria.

Raising our egos for ALS

Ice bucket challenges continue to pop up on the internet, highlighting the narcissism deeply rooted in all of us, writes Philippe Perez.

CDs defy distinction

CD sales are dwindling, but the memories they conjure mean they’ll never die, writes Meaghan Weiley.

The Astor announces the end of an era

The announcement of a closing date for the Astor Theatre signifies an impending loss of Melbourne culture, writes Samuel Trask-Marino.

upstart’s Open Day fun

upstart radio held a live broadcast from La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus yesterday.

Music’s culture of appropriation

Is wearing a Native American warbonnet at a music festival a harmless fashion fad, or an offensive theft of culture? Meaghan Weiley explores.

The difficult divide

Boycotting media outlets and cultural entities because of the conflict in Gaza sets a dangerous precident, writes Philippe Perez.

It’s a lefty thing

As we struggle with smudged writing and awkward stationery, we should remember famous people are left-handed too, writes Erin Leeder.

The art of Fringe

Fringe art and culture is unabashedly alive and well not only in Victoria, but worldwide, writes Philippe Perez.

The sound of silence

The closure of venues across Melbourne’s music scene is saddening, but there may be hope, writes Meaghan Weiley.

Is digital music drowning out the live scene?

Technology has created a ‘digital’ era where music is available at the press of a button, but what impact has this had on ‘live’ music? Stacey Elms-King reports.