Film
The surprising ways games challenge how people think about themselves and the world
Increasingly, console games help us question the ways we see, think or feel about the world, the game, even ourselves.
13 non-COVID buzzwords for the arts in 2020
Our language tells us a lot about who we are, so what did 2020 say, outside the trending COVID-slang?
Winners of 2020 PM's Literary Awards announced
Winners of this year’s awards featured First Nations creators including a novel about the tragedy of Wiradjuri children and a…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
AWGIE Awards presented, People's Choice winner announced for The Lester Prize, Women's Circus receives performance commission, shortlist for 2021 Victoria…
Arts industry specific loan scheme announced
Following an agreement between the Morrison Government and two major banks, Australia’s first arts and entertainment loan scheme has been…
On the Move: Latest appointments and departures
Bundanon Trust CEO steps down, A New Approach appoints new Board, Kill Your Darlings appoints new Deputy Editor, and more.
Why you need a tree change (from the archives)
People working in the arts and creative industries are moving out of the city and finding the tree change to…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Belvoir and STC granted exemption on audience numbers, Overlapping Magisteria opens at ACCA, high-flying PIPPIN comes to Australia, plus more…
How street art can revitalise a city
Postponed due to COVID, the first edition of the Fivex Art Prize will soon be announced with artworks to be…
Creative industries inquiry demonstrates need for national cultural policy as hearings continue
Australia’s Parliament is holding an inquiry into the creative industries. Ben Eltham looks at the evidence given in public hearings.