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Dance review: Tracker, Perth Festival
Wiradjuri director-choreographer Daniel Riley's powerful tribute to his Great-Great Uncle, Alec ‘Tracker’ Riley.

Gallery nights for under-18s: what happens when young people take over?
Far from sugar-highs for party-going teens, these gallery-going young audiences want meaningful creative connections.

How many teenagers are seeing theatre right now?
They are the core arts audiences of the future. But how many teenagers are attending theatre right now?

What’s next for flood-affected Kimberley Art Centres?
Artist displacement and prolonged access issues are among major concerns for Kimberley Art Centres navigating flood recovery.

Performance review: Bikutsi 3000, Perth Festival
An African dance show that integrates video, but the many moving parts fail to coalesce.

New arts policy quiet on gender equity: should we be worried?
The Government’s new Cultural Policy appears soft on gender parity, while some in the sector have been taking their own…

Secrets of great artist bio pictures
Want to know how to take professional portrait pictures that put your best face forward? We’ve collected some hot tips.

What’s it like being an understudy since COVID?
In an era when performer illness is more likely due to COVID, what is it like to be one of…

Wharfie workers unite! Mural a vital symbol of shared history
Sometimes a picture really does tell a thousand words – with hidden histories embedded in its skin.

Big predictions for workplaces in 2023
Will you get a pay rise? Will flexible workplaces continue? Here’s a look at what’s in store for arts workers…