National

Liberal MP prefers Shakespeare sans Bottom
An artwork inspired by Macbeth’s witches has been dubbed ‘appalling’ by the Member for Hughes, Craig Kelly. The result is…

Moneybag: latest money news
Nominations now open for Australia Council Awards

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Matilda for Melbourne, Mofo 2016, Homeground, Big West reveals its full program, and a new ballet series for children.

Sugar Mountain
The acclaimed boutique festival in the heart of Melbourne returns with their sweetest line-up yet: an immersive mix of music,…

Increased funding for Melbourne artists
Outstanding grant applications propels City of Melbourne to increase its funding, with $1 million allocated to individual artists and organisations.

Why digital literacy is so important for the jobs of the future
With automation a real threat to future jobs, school curricula have to keep up with the times.

Injury and the arts: planning for pain
Sooner or later, dancers and circus artists will hurt themselves. But what is the cost when the show goes on…

Reality talent shows silence real voices
The power of singing is in participation not in watching reality TV judges shredding the vocal quality of a starstruck…

Never ever need the job
Actors must be experts not just in acting but in how they approach an audition and that means developing detachment…

How to make a living through teaching your craft
Workshops sharing skills are big business. Master teaching and you can build a reliable revenue stream to support your creative…