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TNC Australia names artist Ben Quilty as first Ambassador. Photo: Supplied.
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Ben Quilty named first Ambassador for The Nature Conservancy Australia

Acclaimed painter Ben Quilty is putting his art and influence to work to defend the natural world.

'Pulse' to debut at La Mama HOPE PUNK Climate Festival. Photo: Isabel Knight.
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As Australia's theatre sector battles crisis, La Mama fights back with a 'hope punk' festival

Melbourne's La Mama is turning despair into action with the Hope Punk Climate Festival this September.

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Culture is the beating heart of climate justice

Artists are a critical part of the fight for climate justice, argues activist and founder of the global 'artivism' movement…

Blinking Light's These Youths Be Protesting. Photo: Karla Elbourne. how to make sustainable theatre
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From set design to touring, how can we make theatre more environmentally sustainable?

The majority of Australian theatre-makers are concerned about climate change but most feel the issue receives limited attention in the…

An elderly, fair-skinned man with white hair, and wearing a blue shirt, sits with his trousers rolled up to his knees on the rocky edge of a beach. The ocean, the beach, bushland and the sky are visible behind him. The photo depicts the influential naturalist and broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough.
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David Attenborough at 99: A legacy of ocean advocacy

As the environmental titan Sir David Attenborough celebrates another milestone, what can the arts learn from his lifelong commitment to…

A view of a regional landscape with foggy hills in the distance, a large body of water, trees and green grass.
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Make your next regional trip the basis for better living

Explore ideas for better living at Bundanon's Make Good Festival, 17-18 May in Shoalhaven, regional NSW.

Green Mujsic Australia is touring the New South Wales through March to assist venues in improving their sustainability.
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Green Music Australia set to pilot certification scheme for live venues

As pressure builds on the arts and music industries to improve sustainability measures, Green Music Australia has announced a pilot…

A theatre with empty seats, positioned here to denote the Australian theatre industry and performing arts sustainability.
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New research in performing arts sustainability

A newly funded research project from Griffith University will partner with companies to develop performing arts sustainability policies.

Installation view of ‘100 Circles’ presented by Revival Projects on display from 23 May – 26 May at Warehouse 2 Revival Projects in Melbourne Design Week 2024. Photo: Tim Carrafa. A run-down brick house shown from the entry way with 100 timbre urns inside.
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Melbourne Design Week launches inside Australia’s only inner city timber mill

Revival Projects channels the ethos of zero footprint in the circle of life, plus insights from 2024 Melbourne Design Week…

Chair by Andrew Carvolth, who will be showing works as part of Craft Victoria’s Conscious Craft initiative. Photo: Supplied. A aluminium chair constructed out of seperate aluminium bars. It is placed against a green background next to a blue tool rack and lit brightly.
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Conscious Craft takes the charge on sustainability

Craft Victoria will launch Conscious Craft aimed at spotlighting and championing innovative craft practices with sustainability in mind.

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