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Elvis and Mystery Road: Origin are big winners at AACTA Awards 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic and ABC TV swept the Australian screen awards, while Netflix’s wins for Heartbreak High reboot capped a strong showing for the streaming giant.

ABC News · Dec 7, 2022

Record $2.29b spent on Australian dramas

A record $2.29 billion was spent on Aussie productions in 2021/22, but while some areas are doing better than ever, others aren't back to pre-pandemic levels.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Streaming services outspend free-to-air TV on making Australian drama for first time

The $446m budget for dramas on subscription services is now more than double the $208m spent on free to air programs

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022

Indian film RRR strikes box office gold after debuting behind The Batman

Action film RRR, which has been billed as the biggest Indian blockbuster of all time, has achieved a rare feat, debuting in second place behind The Batman at the Australian box office

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Australian arts sector says budget cuts during pandemic recovery ‘highly disappointing’

Federal budget papers reveal $190m or 19% reduction in 2022-23 compared to previous year, Fund the Arts coalition says

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

It is time for Australia to establish a national Ministry for Culture

The pandemic has been a wake-up call. Now, more than ever, the arts are a part of our daily lives. They are not something only “the elite” enjoy; they are an expression of the human condition.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2022