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Is romantasy killing Australian literature?
An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…

Tapping in to gaming subcultures to build new theatre audiences
What happens when a game-obsessed playwright meets two puppet artists who want to make a new theatre work? The answer…

What skills do journalists have to weather the storm of redundancy?
Things are not looking good for journalism, but this doesn't mean journalists have to drown with the current.

Vale Ray Lawler: the playwright who changed the sound of Australian theatre
Julian Meyrick reflects on the death of playwright Ray Lawler and his landmark play, 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll'.

Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Understanding Your Why
The third in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

Job insights: most in-demand arts jobs and salaries in Australia 2024
Which roles are arts employers looking for most? Which roles are you most interested in reading about? Here’s what the…

Shaking up the past: Katherine McMahon tells how
Katherine McMahon is shapeshifting how we engage with museums - from under six-year-olds to now tapping international engagement.

Blue and white porcelain reimagined by 14 contemporary artists
Expect the unexpected when 14 Asian Australian ceramic artists come together to reinvent the classic blue and white piece of…

Alter State: a celebration of Disability, art and radical care
The Disability-led initiative co-presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria returns to venues across Melbourne in October.

Book groups: community-building hubs
A shared love of literary treats can bring a community together.