Opinions & Analysis
Why abandoning the Australia Council is a Bad Idea
Disestablishing the Council as the LPA propose will inevitably facilitate pork-barrelling, argue Tully Barnett, Julian Meyrick and Justin O’Connor.
Opinion from Arts Minister Paul Fletcher
The Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher shares his views on RISE funding and…
Australia lags behind OECD in cultural funding
As Australia ranks 23 out of 34 countries in cultural expenditure, the latest A New Approach report flags the potential…
Axing Neighbours will be a screen industry blow
The under-threat show has been a vital training ground for screen artists over its 37 years, writes Philippa Burne.
How intersectionality can help storytellers
What is 'intersectionality'? Pearl Tan and Priya A Roy explain not only how it can make better stories but a…
How to get into voice acting for video games
Thinking of getting into video game voice acting? We share some key tips for beginners.
Now is not the time to cut corners on state arts funding
Victoria's Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries, David Davis MP, responds to a recent opinion piece by Minister…
Arts funding: shining a light on certain truths
25 collectives that previously had no access to multi-year government support will share in more than $85M from the Victorian…
Are NFTs the emperor’s new clothes?
The backlash against NFTs and use of the blockchain is vocal and prolific. So why are gaming companies like Square…
Circus Oz: a crisis in a crisis
Tully Barnett, Julian Meyrick and Justin O'Connor explore the current crisis at Circus Oz in a broader context of arts…