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Provocative theatre, a notorious rap group from Western Sydney and an Aboriginal rock ’n’ roll musical are among the highlights of this year’s RISING.

"Generally, organisers were looking for 'the healthiest, strongest and loveliest baby'."

Edward Cole understood that books encouraged community. The businessman could rub shoulders with the tramp in his Arcade. Now, in an age of division and isolation, more than ever we need spaces which facilitate community; light-filled cathedrals dedicated to the love of knowledge and stories, and their power to cross borders, politically, ideologically and culturally. By Cherie Gilmour

Who decides to walk in a cemetery, and why?

From parrots to protest: the best books of 2020 for younger readers We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss From parrots to protest: the best books of 2020 for younger readers By Frances Atkinson Normal text size Advertisement Books have always been sources of consolation, distraction and inspiration, and in a wildly unpredictable year, these outstanding titles have provided children – and their adults – with a much-needed escape-hatch from real...