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New talent missing out on opportunities
Producers are failing to support new writers, designers and cinematographers despite clear value in their work, says industry heavyweight John…

Is it over? How protest killed the NPEA
After six months of campaigning, the arts community has succeeded in getting George Brandis' National Program for Excellence in the…

Flying Fruit Fly Circus secure $4.4 million in federal funding
The renowned regional company has secured a new, six-year funding partnership with the Australian Government.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
A round-up of events and exhibitions from around the country.

Shrinking market in museum jobs
The Australian Museum has cut 50 jobs from its 380-strong staff, reducing opportunities for stable careers in the sector.

Arts Party to contest its first by-election
Registered in 2014, the Arts Party will stand its first official candidate in the upcoming North Sydney by-election.

Literary acclaim in the City of Literature
Melbourne flexes its UNESCO City of Literature status awarding literary acclaim and over $100,000 to local writers for the Melbourne…

Economic impact of budget cuts quantified at $1.8 billion
A new study exposes the broader economic cost of the budget cuts could be more than 15 times the official…

From Edinburgh Fringe to Melbourne Festival
Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Kath Mainland CBE, has been appointed Executive Director of Melbourne Festival.

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A new Science Gallery International in Melbourne has nabbed one of the museum sector's most high powered executives.