Television
MIFF announces online version for August in an excited flurry of change
The Melbourne International Film Festival, known for its commanding sprawl over 17 days, has gone boutique, digital and national in…
Film: 'Hearts and Bones' is warm and human
A richly social film that doesn't lose sight of the darkness beneath a friendship.
Drop in jobs in arts and recreation sector a double whammy
A quarter of all arts and recreation jobs are now gone. Only eatery and hotel staff are worse off. And…
How bad are the ABC cuts? THIS bad.
While the government's budget has tripled since 1985, the ABC budget has been cut by a third. According to a…
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…