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Should we swear in front of our kids?

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imageWas that the F-bomb, mummy?from www.shutterstock.com.au

The other day, my toddler son came home from childcare saying “piss poo”. He is one of the younger children in his classroom and clearly he heard this phrase from an older child he admired. I couldn’t help laughing at this unexpected outburst, which reinforced this behaviour...

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The Senate Inquiry into Arts Funding: a new live performance work

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imageIf we have learned anything thus far it is this: one man’s excellence is another man’s mediocrity. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

In live performance, when developing a new work and before getting to the final rehearsal period, previews and season, there is often a public showing. It’s an opportunity to get wide-ranging feedback, refine...

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