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NSW receives $291 million boost for arts and culture
NSW Arts Minister announced this week results of 2020-21 NSW Budget committing $291 million into new initiatives.

ACP goes into hibernation, rather than administration
The Board of the Australian Centre for Photography has announced an imminent ‘hibernation’ to stem the risk of ongoing financial…

How many climate crisis books will it take to save the planet?
Is the writing and publication of books about climate change a waste of precious time?

Book Review: Rebel Without a Clause by Sue Butler (Pan Macmillan Aus)
Do you sweat over the plural of platypus? This book is for you.

Being post-pandemic ready means a kit of transferable skills
Pulling back the woolly language around transferrable skills in our digital COVID-era, artist Jill Orr finds the through-threads at Federation…

From daydream to design: creating worlds for film, TV and theatre
Growing up, Ruru Zhu didn’t know her love of the visual arts could lead to ‘creating worlds’ as a production…

Beyond the COVID-obvious pivot, early careers soar at NAS
The offsite-onsite nature of their studio practice in 2020 has armed students with the reality of professional practice – and…

How a Masters at UTS can lead to a sustainable creative life
Combining creativity, innovation and practical learning, UTS’ Master of Media Practice and Industry course offers students a chance to advance…

Future looks bright for WAAPA after safely weathering COVID storms
Having remained open throughout the pandemic while simultaneously adjusting to new online teaching practices, WAAPA at Edith Cowan University is…

Are preconceived ideas affecting your experience of music?
A new study conducted by Flinders University and UNSW demonstrates that our assumptions about a genre of music can have…