David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.

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Arts Minister Tony Burke.
News

Tony Burke: Arts Minister pledges to protect artists’ rights in face of AI

In a wide-ranging speech touching on AI and copyright, the Arts Minister Tony Burke reaffirmed his opposition to the Productivity…

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You. Image: Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Features

Sydney Sweeney is the new ‘it’ girl: redefining star pressure in 2025

Sydney Sweeney's 'it' girl status builds on producing work, savvy business deals and self defined fame.

The Australian band, The Wiggles, who utilise YouTube to connect with their audience.
Features

YouTube youth ban: Australia’s new rules will reshape kids’ content creation

Australia’s YouTube youth ban will make the country one of the strictest markets globally for social media.

A photo of Ryan Gosling and the book cover of Project Hail Mary.
Features

Project Hail Mary may break itself in Ryan Gosling film

Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel, Project Hail Mary, is hailed as a modern classic, but the upcoming film has already sparked…

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5 reasons why running your own performing arts school might be your best career move yet

Channel your love for the performing arts in a new direction, and nurture the creative dreams of the next generation…

Tony Burke may remain Arts Minister, promising an extension of the Albanese Government's Revive policy. Pictured is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (of the Labor Party) seated at his desk. Photo: Australian Government.
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What to expect in the arts from Labor’s landslide win and Albanese's historic second term

In the wake of Labor's landslide win, what can Australians expect for the next three years of Arts policy? Arts…

The Narrow Road to the Deep North.
Features

The Narrow Road to the Deep North: the novel behind the TV series

Richard Flanagan's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is receiving fresh acclaim after the premiere of its television adaptation.

Grand Theft Hamlet. Image: MUBI
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Grand Theft Hamlet: Shakespeare's evergreen play receives violent new life in Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Hamlet charts the chaotic process of two actors attempting to stage Hamlet in the video game Grand Theft…

Actors' mental health is profoundly affected by unreasonable casting practices.
Industry News

Disturbing trend damaging actors’ mental health

Forced to wait up to four months to hear the outcome of an audition, actors' mental health is regularly suffering.

A life-size Bingo and Bluey pose outside the iconic 'Brisbane' sign on the Southbank riverfront.
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Bluey’s World attraction to open in Brisbane

The brand new purpose-built immersive attraction will open in August 2024.