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Labor arts policy welcomed by sector
A national Indigenous theatre company, restored funding for the Australia Council, and a focus on the centrality of the artist…
How retelling stories makes them timeless
Repetition builds the canon, which is why it’s so important to remount rarely seen works like The Torrents and Cloudstreet.
Greens launch arts policy in election lead-up
$150 million to employ artists in schools as part of a scheme to foster young people’s creativity, and restoring Australia…
Can you have a sustainable career in cabaret?
Artists and artistic directors discuss the cabaret sector’s state of health, and offer advice for career development and sustainability.
Fold or forge onwards: Theatre Network NSW at a turning point
While the advocacy body has been thrown a funding lifeline by Create NSW, without an additional $32,000 it may have…
A tale of two Canberras
Telling local stories as well as a national narrative, how well does Canberra balance its two sides?
Taking the time to make great theatre
Celebrating the art of slow development ultimately results in richer stories, says The Street Theatre’s Artistic Director/CEO, Caroline Stacey.
From Collingwood Arts Precinct to community heart
With this new arts site in inner Melbourne, Marcus Westbury promises a flexible space that will hold its value.
Market research made easy with new online tool
Creative Victoria’s Audience Research Toolkit is a do-it-yourself guide designed to help artists and arts organisations master the art of…
Fostering the art of inspiration at New England Conservatorium of Music
Six experienced composers will discuss the art of composition in detail at a three day conference in Armidale in October…