National

How to budget on a variable income
Stop using your erratic income as an excuse to avoid taking control of your finances

Optimism prevails despite uncertainty in the industry
Arts and media professionals are facing tumultuous times but most in the arts are optimistic about the impact of the…

The Forgotten Notebook
Betty Churcher’s gift from the grave is an exquisite postscript to her life’s work. Every art lover will want a…

Eleanor Limprecht's Long Bay
We see, hear, smell and feel that bygone Sydney through the eyes of Rebecca, a character that comes vividly to…

A borrower be: why the arts needs loans, not just grants
Philanthropists are increasingly interested in capacity building and impact investing but while small-to-mediums take advantage, a new Platform Paper says…

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Australian choreographers to have a German premiere, and Next Wave's 2016 artists announced.

50 ways to take care of yourself in the arts
Feeling burned out? Here are practical tips and advice from community arts workers, artists, practitioners and managers on how to…

How music trumps reading for childhood development
A new study suggests that informal music-making with very young children can lead to better attention and emotion regulation by…

Sorry but the NPEA's not dead yet
The new Minister has admitted he is thinking of 'adjustments' to the NPEA. We examine the evidence that the Budget…

Design your career at Shillington
With the rise of the multi-passionate and the portfolio career, arts professionals are looking to diversify their skills. Here's how…