What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win Archibald prize-winning artist Richard Lewer is taking up a residency at the Abbotsford Convent, a much-loved arts space that recently lost government funding. AAP · Jun 13
Cutting the creative state: funding changes threaten the cultural future of Melbourne, arts workers warn Creative Victoria funding has dropped by more than $20m since 2022 and organisations including Writers Victoria now face closure The Guardian - AU · Feb 19
'Soul destroying': print workshop forced to make cuts Instead of celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Australian Print Workshop is contending with the loss of state government funding. AAP · Feb 10
Author 'gobsmacked' by peak body funding crisis A peak body for writers may have to close after missing out on state government funding, and one author says she's "gobsmacked" by the situation. AAP · Feb 4
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged The State Library of Victoria – recognised this year as the third most popular library in the world – is proposing major cuts to staff and services. The number of reference librarians will be cut from 25 to ten. Children’s and family engagement officers will be axed, as will digital… The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025
6 ways live music could help combat the loneliness epidemic Among the rising tide of loneliness and disconnection, live music is proving to be more than just a good time; it’s a powerful antidote. Whether it’s a pub gig or a stadium show, live music brings people together in ways that matter. The Conversation · May 27, 2025
Wasted spaces — old quarries, mines and empty city sites — find new lives as places to love again Artists, designers and civil engineers are buying into a growing push to reimagine and rehabilitate the many unloved and unused locations across the country, with some intriguing ideas to bring them back to life. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022