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James Franco writes for The Big Issue
Hollywood actor James Franco has penned an exclusive original story for The Big Issue's upcoming 'Special Fiction' edition.

Funding coup for Tuggeranong
Canberra’s Tuggeranong Arts Centre has received $2 million from the State Government to transform the centre into a community haven…

Melbourne finalist of The Voice's KickStart prize
Local Melbourne promoter and broadcaster, Joel Carnegie, has recently been announced as one of 48 finalists for Channel 9’s Kick…

Writers wanted
Australia’s first digital-only publishing house aims to give writers an opportunity to break into the industry.

Esther Anatolitis is the new director of RAV
Melbourne Fringe Festival CEO Esther Anatolitis is now the director of Regional Arts Victoria.

ASA concerned over budget cuts to TAFE
Last week’s Victorian budget caused major concern among the TAFE community, with staff cuts and resources slashed from libraries.

Blackfella Films @ Sydney Film Festival
In a partnership to rival all others, the Sydney Film Festival is collaborating with Blackfella Films to provide the best…

New appointments for the Australia Council
Two new chairs have been appointed to the Australia Council for the Arts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board…

Controversy over $20,000 grant for metal band
3AW shock-jock has questioned the artistic merit of death metal, after band OUROBOROS received $20,000 from the Australia Council to…

Short film Cockatoo selected for esteemed festival
The Australian flickerfest winner, Cockatoo has been announced as a participating feature of the prestigious North American festival, CFC Worldwide…