Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Australia, the nations economic situation was already looking pretty dire. Now, however, unemployment has reached lows not seen in 91 years and millions of Australians are hanging by a thread thanks to government stimulus payments. According to Financial Counselling Australia, 13 per cent of the population or more than 2.5…
One of the largest regional theatre companies in NSW is facing insolvency, warning a Federal Government bailout might not be enough to save it. Key points: Australia’s arts sector will get access to $250 million worth of grants and loans under a COVID-19 recovery package Wollongong’s Merrigong Theatre Company says the money might have come…
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