Australia

Book review: Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel Mallory Ortberg
This book offers a vital account of transition and gender identity.

Post-COVID-19 participation - What we can learn from sports audiences
A recent sports poll reveals audience reluctance may take longer to overcome.

Venues and local government workers left out of Victoria’s arts survival package
The thriving network of venues across the state needs greater support from the State Government, argues Rob Robson, Chair of…

Boards wrestle with transitional funding
The announcement that several small to medium arts organisations would receive a year of transitional funding from the Australia Council…

Victorian Government announces $16.8 million arts survival package
With the creative industries among those hardest hit by COVID-19 shutdowns, the Victorian Government is stepping in to help both…

Book review: Blueberries by Ellena Savage
An experimental and thought-provoking essay collection that stays with the reader well past the final page.

Creation in isolation: The ArtsHubbub episode four
In the latest episode of our podcast we speak with artists about adapting to life in lockdown, and a psychologist…

Let’s talk about #CoronaRacism
A new survey developed by Asian Australian Alliance, Diversity Arts Australia and Democracy in Colour is empowering CALD Australians and…

The frontline pressure points are different for the regional arts sector
In regional areas, isolation is not new or novel. Rather, the impact on volunteer-led orgs and festivals which drive tourism…

$6.34 million COVID-19 support for the NSW small-medium arts and screen sector
Create NSW has announced $6.34 million in support of the NSW small-medium arts and screen sector, with accommodation assistance, funds…