Australia

Vale Blaise van Hecke
Death of a vibrant supporter of writing and publishing.

27 things I learned starting a new art business
How to turn old learnings from portfolio careers into new gains, when starting a studio-based business.

The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…

Does RISE fund some projects to fail?
Two final round RISE grant recipients share the mixed blessings of their successful applications.

Acting dangerously: confessions of a transformational actor
Performing means taking risks but what about when those risks threaten your mental health?

Theatre review: The Messenger, Brown's Mart Theatre
An adaptation of Markus Zusak's novel has a mixed reception.

Damon Gameau’s Regenerating Australia eyes up climate solutions
The actor and director discusses his new film and how Australia's climate future could, and should, look.

Opera Review: La Juive, Opera Australia
There are few entry points for new audiences to this opera, which is unfortunately bleak for our times.

Theatre review: Safety Nets, Adelaide Fringe
An important insight into homelessness and falling through the cracks.

Book review: Orphan Rock, Dominique Wilson
A novel that weaves the major events of the times into the life stories of its characters