Madeleine Swain
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Book review: Sonny Boy, Al Pacino
The Oscar-winning actor looks back on his life and career to reveal how he left the Bronx to hit the…

Vale James Simpson
The musical director, arranger and orchestrator was described as 'a remarkable, talented, humble, passionate, kind soul' by Casey Donovan.

Festive felicitations one and all
Gina Rinehart meant that some of our Christmases came early this year. The Namitjira portrait saga was the gift that…

Book review: Dropping the Mask, Noni Hazlehurst
The Logie Hall of Famer shares her life and career from 'wide-eyed Pollyanna' to today.

Networking and Mentoring – Learning Module 4, Conclusion
The final video of all four modules, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea in…

Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part two
In part two of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or invested…

Networking and Mentoring – Learning Module 4, Communities of Interest
The penultimate of five videos in this fourth module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big…

Networking and Mentoring – Learning Module 4, Mentoring
The third of five videos in this fourth module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big…

Networking and Mentoring – Learning Module 4, Using Social Media for Networking
The second of five videos in this fourth module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big…

Back to the future for Red Stitch Actors' Theatre 2025 season
Red Stitch Actors' Theatre is starting the year with an oldie but a goodie, but then it's brand new works…