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Shock funding cancellations due to AusCo Federal Budget 2015 arts cuts
The impact of last week’s shock cuts to the Australia Council is already being felt across the nation.
Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie dies aged 59
The gifted and generous cinematographer of The Lord of the Rings films passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack.
Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals
Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…
Vale Phil Motherwell
The Pram Factory actor, who also appeared in such classic films as Mad Max and Monkey Grip, has died aged…
Equity takes piracy fight to Canberra
Australia is a world leader when it comes to illegal downloads of film and TV, but such habits risk actors'…
Comedian Rik Mayall dies aged 56
Tributes flow for the anarchic star of The Young Ones and Blackadder.
Turner biopic delights at Cannes
Mike Leigh’s new film about the English landscape painter has delighted critics at the Cannes Film Festival.
Hopes for new ABC TV arts program
The ABC has not made a local weekly arts program for three years. Is that about to change?
Hannah Gadsby vs the myth of white men in hats
The stand-up comedian with an Art History degree explodes the art canon in her new ABC TV series.
Awards keep piling up for 52 Tuesdays
Adelaide filmmaker Sophie Hyde's directorial debut has picked up two more awards, this time at the Berlinale.