Australia
In defence of the Australia Council
A recent call for an overhaul of the Australia Council misses the real culprit. If Australian cultural policy is in…
The Greens approach to the Arts
FEDERAL ELECTION: This week Christine Milne, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and spokesperson for the Arts, launched a number…
Sharman Pretty: From Start to Finish
VCAM: Since funding cuts in 2005 the VCA began a tumultuous journey of mergers and staff cuts and their continuation…
South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL: From July 30 to August 22, South Australia’s artists are exhibiting themselves, in a good…
VCAM's New Conservatorium of Music
VCAM: Last Friday, in a sudden turn of events, Melbourne University’s Faculty of VCA and Music (VCAM) was split in…
Positive Change using Clothing Currency
OXFAM EXCHANGE FOR CHANGE: From July 29 – 31, Oxfam Australia and CarriageWorks are working together to present 'Exchange for…
Victorian Opera: Julius Caesar
VICTORIAN OPERA: Julius Caesar tells of the Roman leader's arrival in Egypt, fresh from victory over his rival, Pompeo. Cleopatra…
Kate Jennings:Exposing distant parts
MILDURA WRITERS' FESTIVAL: Kate Jennings walks into the hotel foyer for our interview with eyes sweeping for contact, her iPad…
A man with 5 children
ZENITH THEATRE: Enright’s ‘A Man With Five Children’ follows documentary-maker Gerry (Peter Multari) who interviews five children for one day…
YouTube finds a safe harbour
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: For the last couple of years, media giant Viacom has been trying to prove that YouTube, and its…