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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

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

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

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Surprise batch of new TV and films as local entertainment industry gets major funding boost

Screen Australia has announced four feature films, three television dramas and two children’s projects that will share in $12 million of production funding

The New Daily

‘It’s been too long’: Australian actor Eric Bana returns in follow-up thriller to The Dry

Australian actor Eric Bana has reprised his role as Detective Aaron Falk in follow-up thriller to The Dry, another Jane Harper novel Force of Nature.

The New Daily

Why the billion-dollar business of movie making in Australia is back on track

In another sign the billion-dollar movie-making business is back on track, movie star and Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling is moving Down Under.

The New Daily

Nearly $1 million in grants for community groups

Community groups can now apply for nearly $1 million in grants and sponsorship funding from the City of Newcastle. Sporting groups, businesses, tourism and event operators can apply for projects to support social, cultural, environmental and economic initiatives. Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the funding will enhance community wellbeing and…

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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

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

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.

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