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This week's arts news and trending topics

What's in the headlines and what arts news are people talking about this week.

Strikes. University of Melbourne protesters march in solidarity with striking staff of RMIT University in CBD of Melbourne, October 2023. They are wearing purple and carrying placards. Photo: Darren Hocking.
Education & Student News

Strikes at Victorian universities: anger, exhaustion and a sense of injustice

With more than 70% of teaching-only staff casually employed and millions owed in "wage theft", university workers are desperate for…

Opportunities. Highly Commended work in the 2023 Sunshine Coast Art Prize. Anna Carey, ‘You can bring your fantasies to earth,’ 2022. Image: Courtesy the artist.
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Opportunities and awards

Financial barriers removed for National Portrait Gallery prizes, plus winners of Design Fringe, dual champions of poetry slam and more!

Gumnut. Image is render of large pavilion in the shape of a gumnut. Expo 2025.
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A giant gumnut will define Australia to the world at Expo 2025

A gumnut-inspired design by a global design team led by Buchan has been chosen for the Australian Pavilion at Expo…

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On the move: latest sector appointments

Yirra Yaakin farewells long-serving GM, MAV announces new Chair, and more arts appointments news.

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Mental health is a human right: we're talking about a revolution

World Mental Health Day is a chance to question the systems that undermine human happiness and creativity.

Wahija Pervez. A black and white image of a young woman in a headscarf, laughing and holding a mobile phone. A brick wall frames her on the left. She is a fashion lecturer and PhD student.
Education & Student News

Why I'm studying... PhD in Circular Fashion Design

Designer Wajiha Pervez is making news by using AI to reduce fashion waste. As a PhD student and lecturer at…

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This week's arts news and trending topics

What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.

Sick pay for artists and arts workers. Image is an illustration of a person with a purple jumper in bed holding their head and a thermometer under their arm. A table has a glass of water and a tablet on it and there is a calendar on the wall. Also some coins are hovering in the image.
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How to apply for sick pay as a creative

Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee has finally expanded to include artist and creative workers, with the pilot extended until March 2025.

Artist. A young girl in floral baseball cap leaning over charcoal drawing using her finger to draw. Child artist taking a risk.
Education & Student News

Take risks, embrace failure and be comfortable with uncertainty: three activities to help your child think like an artist

The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust creative processes and tolerate ambiguity. Here are three…

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