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Iconoclastic and empowered: the new wave of Middle Eastern Australian women writers
MENA women writers are gaining momentum in major literary prizes and across the nation’s bookstores, but is this movement iconoclastic?

The "helping" hand of allyship: Indigenous art, authenticity and politics
A look at the fraught disparity between non-Indigenous arts workers and the Cultural obligations of their Indigenous counterparts, as well…

Can we separate art from the artist?
When genius artists act in less than genius ways we are forced to confront what "genius" means. Some contemporary Australian…

Indigenous art centres at the precipice of outdated approaches to funding
We love Indigenous art centres but are we really supporting them the best we can as a sector?

Australia Council jump-starts touring initiatives with $2.8 million
The latest round of recipients announced for the Playing Australia, Contemporary Music Touring Program and Contemporary Touring Initiative.

A word of advice for our era: 'Never be surprised'
With a sector in full bloom, strategic arts consultant Penny Miles reveals her optimism for the future and explains how…

Key considerations for neurodiverse collaborations
Tips and considerations for best practices around neurodiverse collaborations to open up new creative possibilities.

Can Powerhouse Photography deliver where ACP failed?
Sector voices have raised concerns over the history of management at the Australian Centre for Photography, but the deeper question…

A national body for First Nations arts and culture
A new report borne out of consultations with the sector will move forward the idea of a national body for…

How to make an amazing short film: a festival director's top tips
Make a shorter, simpler film and you can focus your resources on fewer locations and set-ups, and spend more time…