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Neurodiversity takes centre stage
Theatre is a valuable tool for encouraging empathy. A new production aims to provide neurotypical audiences with insights into living…
Incomes decline and pay gap widens, new research reveals
New research released by the Australia Council reveals that artists’ incomes are 21% below the Australian average, with the economics…
Queensland arts sector enters election mode
With an election looming, the state’s arts advocates are campaigning for increased investment in the cultural sector and greater emphasis…
Sydney summit to focus on developing a healthier future
The event will focus on bolstering the mental health and wellbeing of artists working in the performing arts and screen…
Strengthening the art in circus arts
Lack of funding and limited touring opportunities are restricting the artistic development of Australian circus, but new initiatives are set…
Funding cuts force KAGE to close
Melbourne-based contemporary dance company KAGE has announced their impending closure, after the presentation of a final work in Scandinavia next…
Remaking memories: The Merchant of Venice is not the play you remember
Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, Bell Shakespeare’s latest production confronts the casual racism at the heart of the Bard’s beloved but…
New web series celebrates Australian artists of colour
Celebrating the stories of culturally diverse Australians working in the arts, the new series launched this week.
Loud Mouth falls silent
The independent Hobart theatre company has decided to call it a day, but not before staging their final production, Jekyll…
ArtsPeak executive put advocacy work on hold
The confederation of Australia's peak arts organisations has temporarily suspended activities, citing changes to the advocacy landscape.