Australia
$10 million to Australia Council won’t help the sector
The Australia Council has been forced to draw on its reserves to avoid even more devastating cuts to the small-to-medium…
SCA move put on hold
A temporary reprieve lessens the blow for current students, but the future still looks bleak for Sydney College of the…
La Traviata
Bring on the diva! Opera Australia's revived production is still rolling out five star performances after 23 years.
The Book of Life
A grandiose shaggy-God story, complete with Deus Ex Machina denouement.
A fraction too much fiction
The recent Stella Prize longlist highlights an upsurge of nonfiction.
Making (not watching) art is key to social change
Engaging people in social and political issues requires not just looking at art but participating in creating.
From Tim Winton to Gail Jones: why writing matters in WA
The unique environment of Western Australia is reflected across the state's literature and publishing sector - but is this sector…
Why US conservatives want to defund the arts
The Trump administration's proposal to remove US arts funding is the battle cry for another round of culture wars, familiar…
Public art should not ape casino bling
A leading public artist hits out at projections, flashing lights and a superficial understanding of interactivity.
Movin' Melvin Brown presents Me and Otis
High energy Movin' Melvin Brown highlights great soul singer Otis Redding at Fringe World 2017.