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The dubious proposition that there is a connection between being well read and being “civilised” has a long, complicated and, in many respects, inglorious history.

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Almost as soon as literary studies established itself within the university system, the nebulous sense of social purpose came into conflict with the institutional requirements of systematisation and theoretical rigour.

The decline of literary studies, and reading in general, is really about a mistrust of intellectual curiosity

A lifeline is thrown to them with the introduction of Joe and Michelle – an imaginary married couple they invent, who le...
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A lifeline is thrown to them with the introduction of Joe and Michelle – an imaginary married couple they invent, who leave notes for each other and offer new opportunities for conversation.

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If “civilisation” collapses, it won’t be because people stop reading Dickens. But it might well be because of a refusal ...
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If “civilisation” collapses, it won’t be because people stop reading Dickens. But it might well be because of a refusal to trust in people’s innate intelligence and face uncomfortable truths about ourselves.

The decline of literary studies, and reading in general, is really about a mistrust of intellectual curiosity

“This was a big wake-up call that a new frontier of gas expansion is on their doorstep, and that it was going to be bad ...
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“This was a big wake-up call that a new frontier of gas expansion is on their doorstep, and that it was going to be bad for the oceans, for biodiversity, for climate and communities.”

As the government encourages gas exploration off Victoria’s coast, seismic testing is harming marine life already under stress from climate change

“Boundaries and exclusion zones exist throughout the suburb, and it’s best to avoid them. Marios cafe on Brunswick Stree...
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“Boundaries and exclusion zones exist throughout the suburb, and it’s best to avoid them. Marios cafe on Brunswick Street never needs to be avoided … it validates my childhood memories and returns me to the lost streets of the past.”

The namesakes of legendary cafe Marios celebrate 40 years as the hub of inner Melbourne’s cultural scene

It’s part of the strategy to persuade opponents that protest will be both futile and endless. But the recent refusal of ...
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It’s part of the strategy to persuade opponents that protest will be both futile and endless. But the recent refusal of a seismic survey that would have extended from Port Fairy to Port Campbell shows that scrutiny and holding companies accountable matters.

As the government encourages gas exploration off Victoria’s coast, seismic testing is harming marine life already under stress from climate change

There are no royalties payable on any of the gas extracted from Commonwealth waters. None. Australia literally gives awa...
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There are no royalties payable on any of the gas extracted from Commonwealth waters. None. Australia literally gives away for free more than half of the gas we export.

If the Albanese government truly wanted to spend big on improving Australian lives, it could stop foreign companies shipping out our gas for free and announce an export tax in the budget

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