Melbourne artist Virginia Fraser is well remembered for her photo media works, her spirit to collaborate, advocacy for women artists and her sensitivity when writing about others. She leaves an important legacy.

The arts did better this year with Australia Day Honours, pipping the number administered for service to sports. We take a look at the mix and what it means to valuing the arts, moving forward.

Where better than to punch out the parameters of drawing in our times than an art school? The National Art School takes the lead in establishing a centre for experimentation and engagement.

The Commercial Photography Industry has petitioned the VIC Government under the placard ‘We are tradies too’, in a desperate plea to return to work.

Revitalising a CBD carpark, the Launceston Creative Precinct centres around an education facility for a next generation of digital creators, hoping to drive new creative economies to regional Australia.