Deborah Stone
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Borrowing beats begging for sustaining arts organisations
A non-profit lender can offer arts organisations a chance to buy their own assets without meeting the conditions of a…

Rudd Cabinet downgrades Arts & Communications
The Government will go into the election with a Cabinet less committed to the sector and an Opposition looking for…

Liberals attack new Australia Council
Hopes that the new Australia Council Board would achieve bipartisan support have been dashed by criticism from Senator Brandis.

Lord of the Flies
An all-female cast raises fascinating questions for this classic tale, but this production falters in delivering the answers.

The Crucible
A fine rendition brings out the powerful themes and skillful language of this important play.

Wherefore art thou, Romeo? Cronulla!
A distinctly Australian production of Romeo and Juliet will highlight the racism of the Cronulla riots.

Last chance donations as tax year ends
The end of the financial year is an opportunity for last-minute fundraising with tax incentives prompting donations.

Australia Council Bill passes
The Australia Council Bill has made it through the Senate in the final sitting week before the election.

Peak organisations could lose funding
The NSW arts funding review has suggested peak organisations should rely on fee for service instead of being government funded.

Greens double commitment to arts
The Greens have called for another $10 million in annual funding for the Arts, this time directed to Regional Australia.