Newcastle City Council defunded the This Is Not Art festival despite championing it in the Council’s own Tourism Plan. Now councillors are questioning the decision.
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My Cup Of Tea: Newcastle arts festival shortfall highlights grant discrimination
The loss of funding for innovative Newcastle festival This Is Not Art highlights the inconsistencies of cultural funding. The majority of grant dollars are not allocated competitively.
Marcus Westbury: time to get creative about regional development
Something is broken in the very heart of many communities and urban decay is breeding decay. But within these empty spaces lies incredible opportunity, writes Marcus Westbury, the founder of Renew Newcastle and the forthcoming Renew Australia.
Newcastle, 10 weeks apres le deluge
Just over 10 weeks ago, a city caught your attention. After 70 days, you probably think everything’s “back to normal” in Newcastle. Not so. Gabriel McGrath reports from Newcastle.
The trouble with Triple J
Triple J just doesn’t get its audience any more, writes former presenter Michael Tunn.
Goodbye Pasha Bulker, show’s over folks
Most of Newcastle is awake; and yes, the big red boat is gone, writes Gabriel McGrath from Newcastle.
