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Why we need a fresh approach to arts advocacy
In a call to arms for reinvigorated arts advocacy, John Daley looks at how politicians are out of step with…

Arts Industry Council SA announces key election messaging
With a state election due next March and a federal election looming, the AICSA has announced its key lobbying platforms.

The limits of advocacy: arts sector told to stop worrying and be happy
Economic arguments about the arts' value aren't working, say Justin O'Connor, Julian Meyrick and Tully Barnett; we need to assert…

$20M emergency support for events sector announced by VIC government
The package includes a range of support, from $500 per cancelled event for musicians and performers, through to $250,000 for…

Finally, freelance artists never have to think about tax again
A tax service that understands the needs of freelancers shouldn’t be so hard to find.As your tax return looms, it’s…

Australia Council invests $8.8 million in projects and companies nationwide
Across Australia, 256 creative projects will benefit from the Australia Council’s latest investment in the sector.

On the Move: Changes at MSO, Arts Northern Rivers, La Mama and more
Executive Director departs Arts Northern Rivers, new Executive Director for Art Gallery Society of NSW, and more.

How the arts sector fared in this year's Queens Honours List
Dancer David McAllister among only five awarded this year's highest honour, with a list generally that has shifted its focus,…

New report is a wake up call of failings in equity and diversity representation
In sync with global trends, the Australia Council’s latest report calls for increased equity and accountability: the arts do not…

Opportunities, Awards and Winners
UK/Australia grants up for grabs, Bronwyn Bancroft named inaugural NSW Aboriginal Creative Fellow, six writers named for mentorship, plus more…