Opinions & Analysis
Teaching scientists to respect the arts
The myth that science is superior to arts would end if all higher education courses included a creative component.
Are documentaries art?
For the first time the Melbourne Festival is including film in its program and all the films are documentaries. It…
What will Radio National cuts mean for the arts?
Radio National will no longer include radio plays or book readings but is the change a loss or an opportunity?
Where do jobs grow in the creative economy?
Where are the jobs being grown in the creative economy? What can we do to encourage better alignment of education…
Why business must value creative people
Creativity isn’t just for the arts. The corporate world needs creative people more than ever.
TAFE cuts damaging arts careers
TAFE cuts around the country are dramatically lessening both opportunities for arts professionals and public engagement with the arts.
Sex, art and Bill Henson
The fuss about Bill Henson's teen nudes points to a failure to understand the role of artists as truth-tellers.
Jumpers and Jazz Festival
JUMPERS AND JAZZ FESTIVAL: As you rug up in your jumpers, beanies, mittens and scarves to hold off the winter…
Arepas are in Melbourne
After being in Melbourne for just a week my body was already missing it’s typical Venezuelan breakfast: an 'arepas'.
Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art and Culture Studio
Whenever I have been involved in community consultations about cultural development, facilities feature as a very popular topic. Whatever the…