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CaLD artists to be hit hard by coronavirus closures
A survey conducted by Diversity Arts Australia reveals the dire impacts of COVID-19 shutdowns on culturally and linguistically diverse artists.

This Week at the Box Office: The Silver Screen Dims
As COVID-19 takes hold, the box office felt the cold shoulder of social distancing.

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.

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.

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.