New songs by Brenda Gifford, a performance piece inspired by the life of experimental pianist Margaret Leng Tan and six new Australian operas are among the projects funded.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, four composers featured on ABC Classic’s Women of Note compilation tell us about the women who inspired them.

Perfect compilation proves Aussie sisters have been doing it for themselves for a century.

This year’s CIMF continues to build on its previous strengths and uniquely positioned character, writes our reviewer from Canberra.