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Melbourne’s City of Stonnington now offering over $400,000 in arts grants
A Melbourne City Council is offering an ‘open-door’ policy for its $400,000-plus arts and culture grants, encouraging applications from established…

Exec Director resigns to make statement for change
Leading by example, the Executive Director of Arts Access Victoria has stepped down from her role in order to make…

Best practice guides released for indie theatre, design negotiations
New guides and agreements have been released by the Australian Production Design Guild and MEAA, the later focused on the…

Can the arts and Medical Humanities prevent burn out?
Art can be considered a solution to burnout, due to the therapeutic capabilities art offers those who engage with it.

Australia’s creative economy booming, research suggests
New research based on the 2016 Census indicates that Australia's creative industries sector is growing at a fast rate.

The ACCC takes 'fake' Aboriginal art to Court
In the first such case to head to the Federal Court, the ACCC targets misleading products on the tourist market…

Theatre sector commits to cultural change in wake of #metoo
The #safetheatres movement has been given added impetus following a significant, artist-led gathering in Melbourne last weekend.

Geelong gets $250,000 for cultural hub
Creative Geelong and Renew Geelong will both receive a financial boost in a plan to turn Geelong into a thriving…

NSW cultural fringes receive $350,000 in funding boost
From new kilns to a purpose-built performance space, 14 organisations across NSW will benefit from a $350,000 boost via the…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
This weeks new appointments include positions at Screen Producers Australia, Geelong performing Arts Centre, Casula Powerhouse, and a writer in…