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Slamming shut a window of possibility: youth theatre in crisis
Artistic directors of three youth theatre companies from three different states reflect on a sector in crisis and call for…
Victorian Government announces $16.8 million arts survival package
With the creative industries among those hardest hit by COVID-19 shutdowns, the Victorian Government is stepping in to help both…
Creation in isolation: The ArtsHubbub episode four
In the latest episode of our podcast we speak with artists about adapting to life in lockdown, and a psychologist…
Poll Results: Dealing with Centrelink ‘easy’ say majority of respondents
While many respondents have described applying for JobKeeper and JobSeeker support as difficult and confusing, the majority of participants in…
How Regional Arts Australia secured an extra $10 million for the sector
Changing the narrative was integral to obtaining an additional $10 million for the rural, regional and remote sector, which will…
5 tips for wellbeing in lockdown
Psychologist and soprano Greta Bradman, a member of the Arts Wellbeing Collective Advisory Group, offers up some simple advice about…
Urgent financial investment in the arts would ease four-year funding fallout
After the shock of Friday's announcement, arts leaders have called for greater investment in the arts in order to secure…
COVID-19 closure threatens the future of Mudlark Theatre
Bans on gatherings of more than 100 people meant Mudlark’s production of a new Tasmanian play could not go ahead.…
Australia Council CEO explains new Resilience Grants
$5 million in re-purposed funding will help artists survive, adapt and create, explains Australia Council CEO Adrian Collette.
Sector in shock as Australia Council 4-year funding announced
Only 95 organisations have received 4-year funding from the Australia Council, down from 128 in 2016, though 49 organisations will…