Australia

Book review: A Bigger Picture by Malcolm Turnbull
A small-L liberal, Turnbull was unable to handle the right wing of his party.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
$1.3m in funds to regional WA arts organisations, TAFE NSW graduate wins coveted fashion prize, Patrick White Playwright Fellowship announced,…

Artists in iso: Gerry Corcoran, lighting designer
Based on the far south coast of NSW, Gerry Corcoran's work was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19 but the…

The importance of Australia's literary magazines to new authors
The small magazines and literary journals often give many new writers from diverse backgrounds their first publication and create a…

Australia’s newest museum to celebrate Chinese culture
Celebrating Chinese people in Australia, a new museum in Sydney will acknowledge the cultural wealth and history of one of…

9 in 10 arts audiences will return as pandemic fears ease
A national survey of over 23,000 respondents shows that 67% of audiences will return to arts venues once they believe…

Creating a character in confinement
Acting classes have had to evolve because of COVID-19, resulting in some remarkably liberated performers.

On the Move: Latest appointments and departures
Griffin farewells Executive Director/CEO, ANAM appoints Artistic Director, State Theatre Company SA announces new resident artists, and more.

Students explore the iconic Old Parliament House with online excursion
Live digital excursions break down the barriers of geography, ensuring that the learning experience is democratic for all students via…

The pressure to go digital offered unexpected wins
Moving quickly online has seen a 200 percent increase in engagement for Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Learn how a small…