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Australia Council announces COVID-19 support
$5M in funds have been redirected as the Australia Council suspends KPIs, initiates online learning and industry roundtables.

City of Melbourne pledges $2M to artist grants
The City of Melbourne is fast-tracking $2M in grants for artists and organisations to help with COVID-19.

States step up with funding aid as coronavirus impact spreads
South Australia and the ACT have announced new measures to assist the sector during the COVID-19 emergency, while QLD has…

Recovering from loss, pain and anxiety: The ArtsHubbub Ep 3
In the third episode of The ArtsHubbub we share advice from creatives on ways that art can help us recover…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
As arts orgs close their doors, other opportunities are being presented for artists. We give you a wrap of the…

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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.

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…

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…