Australia

Streaming may cop data caps as NBN under stress
In a roundtable with Australian telecommunications operators, communications minister Paul Fletcher discussed managing the congestion issues the controversial NBN would…

An artist walks into a crowded street and screams
Chinese artist Xu Zhen can teach us lessons in individual expression, and tolerance, in our times of coronavirus

China offers a smidgen of good news on coronavirus
China seems to be reopening its cinema system, while being ultrapositive in the media.

Exit interview: Joseph Mitchell, Artistic Director, OzAsia Festival
After five festivals, Mitchell has moved onto new challenges. Just before he left, he spoke with ArtsHub about the highs…

Provenance turned into political pawn at cost of communities
Eight years on, the Kapoor looting case that implicated museums globally, including the National Gallery, is still delaying the return…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sculpture by the Sea artists tie for People's Choice Award, shortlist announced for $40,000 Douglas Stewart Prize, shortlist announced for…

Working during self-isolation: How to support yourself and the kids
As schools close around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working parents are in uncharted territory juggling work while…

Coronavirus Australian arts event cancellations: state by state
ArtsHub's state by state status report on what's been cancelled outright, closed or postponed around the country.

So you want my arts job: Artistic Director
If you can balance strategy, business and networking with creative inspiration, then working as an artistic director might be the…

How to cope with COVID-19 mental health issues
In traumatic times, awareness of your own, others' and the collective well-being needs to be treated as a long game.