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Lost for words after Beirut - How trauma stifles expression
Former journalist Shaya Laughlin found herself unable to write when she was caught in the recent Beirut explosion (her home…

Small Press Network revamps book award
The Small Press Network has re-thought its annual Most Underrated Book Award to entice more entries and redefine the prize.

State arts service organisations: effective, engaged but endangered
The professional development opportunities offered by the likes of Writing NSW and NAVA increases the visibility, viability and inclusiveness of…

Weathering the storm: Australian theatre for young audiences in the time of Coronavirus
The double blow of COVID and funding cuts have hit the youth arts and theatre for young audiences sectors hard,…

Vale John Nixon: A giant with a huge creative footprint
Rigorous of mind, generous of spirit - Melbourne artist John Nixon touched a generation of artists and leaves a legacy…

Vale Paddy Garritty, staunch unionist and arts advocate
The man who who revitalised the Victorian Trades Hall, and dedicated his life to advocating for community arts, has died…

Report shows First Nations artists face challenge of stereotypes
New research from the Australia Council explores the perspectives of First Nations artists working in theatre and dance, and while…

30 years of Desert Mob
Engaging with this year’s Desert Mob Exhibition and MarketPlace is more than a trending digital pivot or COVID relief initiative;…

Celebrating the disability community during COVID-19
During difficult times, Stella Young Prize winner Vanessa Jo Di Natale tells about how the award changed her arts career.

Taking action in uncertain times
From close collaborations to embracing opportunities, NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts in Cultural Leadership shows new leaders how to embrace…