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Debbie Cuthbertson

Debbie Cuthbertson is the Arts Editor of The Age. A multimedia journalist with extensive experience in print, online and broadcast media, she managed the ABC's national arts coverage online from 2009-11 and has held many roles with Fairfax Media.

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Stars rail against arts 'ritual sacrifice'

As a national day of action against arts funding cuts kicks off on Friday, an all-star cast of performers, writers and artists are joining forces to mark the "bleak midwinter" for culture in Australia.