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Are the arts the canary in the political coal mine?

It won’t be a political priority for many, but is the arts funding crisis a cautionary tale for “real” Australians? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 1, 2016
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Aussie stars to stage benefit for Orlando massacre victims

A stunning line-up of Australian performers will raise money for the victims of the tragic mass-shooting. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

June 29, 2016
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Katie Noonan takes on the Prime Minister on Q&A

The singer-songwriter’s questions on the Government’s arts funding track record were dodged by the PM. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

June 21, 2016
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Matilda and Agrippina dominate Helpmann nominations

Tim Minchin's Roald Dahl smash-hit earns 13 nods, but Sydney companies lose out this year.

June 20, 2016
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Fifield comes empty handed to ArtsPeak Arts Debate

The Arts Minister is unable to match Greens and Labor’s commitment to improve support for Australian artists. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

June 8, 2016
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Sydney lights up for first week of Vivid 2016

The annual festival of lights, art and ideas sounds as good as it looks, as it reaches this year’s halfway point. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

June 6, 2016
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Arts Ministry points finger of blame at Australia Council

As Australia’s two biggest arts agencies shirk responsibility for “Black Friday”, arts leaders offer words of guidance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 16, 2016
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Defunded organisations: what to do next

In the wake of Australian arts’ Black Friday, Creative Consultant Caroline Sharpen shares her strategies.

May 13, 2016
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Black Friday: Australia Council cuts defund dozens of arts companies

Devastating day of reckoning for Australian arts as 62 organisations miss out on crucial operational funding. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 13, 2016
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Mark Dreyfus: Labor will champion the arts if elected

Shadow Arts Minister pledges to undo $105 million of Abbott-Turnbull Government cuts to arts spending. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 6, 2016
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Victorian government pledges $115 million arts funding boost

The state’s new arts funding policy has been developed after a year of consultation with the sector. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

April 21, 2016
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The art of innovation and Australia’s education misfire

The Government seeks “innovation” to secure the country’s economic future, but are they looking in the wrong place? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

April 11, 2016
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The Australian artist: a species under threat?

The Arts Minister doesn’t want to be judged on the “quantum” of Government investment, but what of its cultural legacy? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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