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Heather L. Robinson

Heather L. Robinson

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Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged

Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged

The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access....

24.11.2025 30

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Heather L. Robinson

Australia’s public libraries are thriving as the cost of living rises. We can’t afford to lose them

Australia’s public libraries are thriving as the cost of living rises. We can’t afford to lose them

A new report shows that visits to Australian public libraries are up 10% – though funding is down. They provide everything from books and...

16.11.2025 5

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Heather L. Robinson

What’s behind the spate of arts leadership departures in Australia? Perhaps a mismatch of values

The past few months has seen the sudden departure of leadership from some of the country’s most prestigious artistic companies: the Melbourne...

29.09.2024 1

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Heather L. Robinson