Television
New rules could finally force Google and Facebook to pay for news
Digital platforms will be forced to compensate news media companies for using their content – but after a pandemic, will…
$6.34 million COVID-19 support for the NSW small-medium arts and screen sector
Create NSW has announced $6.34 million in support of the NSW small-medium arts and screen sector, with accommodation assistance, funds…
Moneypenny accountant explores flaws in the COVID-19 support system
Veteran production accountant Jane Corden reflects on the ATO, BAS, a bad classification problem and the early moves to restart.
What we're watching: April
From quandaries of faith to phantom thieves, let's take a squiz at what's playing on the screens of the denizens…
Think athlete! Practice! Face problems! Some thoughts on creative survival
Veteran creative business consultant Monica Davidson talks about the practical management of ideas in a plague year.
Regional media get COVID lifeline but ABC, SBS remain in peril
The federal government has announced a package to help regional media through the coronavirus crisis. But our national broadcasters have…
Why Gladys needs to channel her inner Jacinda, as Arts Minister
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian recently took over the portfolio of Arts Minister with the resignation of Don Harwin, but does…
New Australian films to watch now
There's never been a better time to catch up with recent, locally-made features, from Miss Fisher to The Invisible Man,…
As COVID-19 bites, industry lobbying pivots to the future
Virus + regulations brawl = frazzled lobbyists, more unity and an emerging blast of imagination.
Film: The Hunt plays a violent game
Billed as America's most controversial film, the Blumhouse social thriller spreads its bile on an equal opportunity basis.