Australia

Minister meets arts leaders to plan coronavirus approach
The Hon Paul Fletcher met with arts leaders today to discuss how to support the industry as COVID-19 closes cultural…

Covid-19: sector scrambles to make sense
Industry trembles on the edge of chaos as producers realise they have reached the end of the known world.

The real life lessons we can learn from virtual reality
With the launch of a new documentary, we look at the way virtual reality technology can be used to teach…

Who is Chris Keely, the man leading Create NSW?
After a rocky three years for Create NSW, Executive Director Chris Keely says he is a stayer, and has a…

Door to Hollywood opens wider with tech inspired writers' program
Due by 21 March, US program Imagine Impact is offering an Australian intensive program for new and experienced writers. All…

Data journalism: 'wreaking havoc with data is a much more creative sport'
Lam Thuy Vo is a crusading data journalist determined to show us how we can find and use hidden knowledge…

Miss Fisher and her fans: how a small screen heroine became a global phenomenon
From a novel published in 1989 to a global hit series and now a feature film, Kerry Greenwood's flapper detective…

Melbourne Queer Film Festival swings into gear
The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has moved from movies to a movement as it spreads across cinemas to celebrate its…

MEAA's advice on Covid-19
Don't panic, be sensible, think like a very big cat. Smart advice for a crowded industry.

3 Things The Government Must Do To Save Australian Content
Streaming services are on the rise, and the government must take action or risk losing local broadcasters. Here's how.