National

National Trust receives largest gift in 70-year history
James Fairfax has gifted the heritage property Retford Park to the National Trust of Australia, a property with integral links…

My favourite Shakespeare
Picking favourites can be a revealing exercise. On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, we discover how his words resonate…

Good People
Who is good and who is bad is a question as old as Adam and Eve, but this Ensemble Theatre…

40 ways the arts will improve with $115m new funds
Finally, some good news. The Victorian Government has promised funding for 40 initiatives to grow creative industries.

State in crisis as arts funding cut looms
The rest of the country is reeling from lost Australia Council funding but for one state, the federal cuts look…

What course would you study at NIDA?
Prospective students are welcomed backstage during NIDA’s 2016 Open Day this May.

Keeping fresh and focused in a long-term role
Tips and ideas from sector colleagues to keep you inspired in an ongoing role.

Expert advice on starting a creative business
Three successful creative entrepreneurs show the path through the perils and offer tips on how to win at Creative Business…

Understanding your competition
Knowing what other creative practitioners are doing is essential to pitching your own marketing.

Culture tax would share the big money
Top corporations pay little tax but contribute sponsorship dollars to the arts. A culture tax could close the tax loophole…