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Australian Newspapers
January 2010
The National Library of Australia's Australian Newspapers service allows online access to historic Australian newspapers. These out-of-copyright newspapers have been digitised as part of the ongoing Australian Newspapers Digitisation Program. The free online service enables full-text searching of newspaper articles, and includes newspapers published in each state and territory from the 1800s to the mid-1950s. To date over 1 million pages, which contain over 10 million articles, are publicly available. There will be 40 million articles available by 2011.
Australian Screen
Mad Max 2. Image courtesy of Australian Screen.
December 2009
The National Film and Sound Archives' Australian Screen website has been redesigned and expanded and now encompasses nearly 1400 Australian film and television titles from the last 110 years, providing clips, curator's notes and additional information. The site is now more interactive, with many places for site visitors to contribute to the website. New features include interviews with filmmakers, regular news items, games, a green room, filmmaker comments and portraits. This material is freely available online for educational users and the general public.
Careersindesign
November 2009
Careersindesign is a new, online careers resource for the Australasian architecture and design community, listing current jobs from the fields of architecture, design, and interiors.
ABC TV Digital Arts Gateway
November 2009
The gateway launched as part of the Revealing the Arts conference. It will link communities of artists and arts audiences with one another. All arts programs and stories from ABC TV, News, Radio and Online will be available as video or audio podcasts. A weekly newsletter will point people to the site's new features and stories.
Tayenebe project
Sonia Brown, First basket, 2008, larapuna (Eddystone Point), white flag iris (Diplarrena moraea). Image courtesy of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
October 2009
Over the past three years more than twenty five Tasmanian Aboriginal women have journeyed together across the island in a determined process of cultural retrieval. The impetus for the tayenebe project was the desire to reconnect with the cultural craft of Ancestors. Thirty seven Tasmanian Aboriginal woven-twined baskets, created during the 1800s from lily, iris, sedges and rushes, that survive in museums internationally, particularly inspired these makers. The website showcases the unique connections that Tasmanian women have with the land and the sea.
National Cultural Policy web forum launched
28 October 2009
Minister Garrett has launched a National Cultural Policy web forum to encourage Australians to contribute to the development of a national cultural policy. This public consultation process complements a formal 'Creative Australia Advisory Group', 12 people nominated by the Minister in December 2008 to encourage dialogue between the government and the Australian arts and culture community.
Architectural Product News
October 2009
Architectural Product News presents: new products and services, product applications, industry news and events, and professional practice information for architects, interior designers, building designers and other building industry specifiers. Architectural Product News is published 6 times a year and is endorsed by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Institute of Architects.
The Melting Pot
October 2009
The Melting Pot is a social network designed to encourage collaboration and development within the emerging sector of the Australian Screen Industry: e.g. a writer looking for a producer, a producer looking for equipment, a director searching for a team. Registration on the Melting Pot allows individuals to post projects, network, and exchange ideas.
Collections Council of Australia launches the Now and Then wiki
15 September 2009
The Now and Then website uses wiki technology to enable communities to share information about their cultural heritage. The Collections Council of Australia has worked in partnership with the Mallala and Districts Historical Committee in regional South Australia to develop this community heritage wiki. Learn about the places, people, events, organisations and things that represent Mallala's history and heritage. visitors can also add their own information, including memories of Mallala.
New online resource for regional arts: ArtsYakka
September 2009
The ArtsYakka website is an online community arts resource, with practical tools and templates, information and ideas exchange. The website is a Queensland Arts Council (QAC) initiative, made possible through the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund (RAF).
Craft Australia launches forum - the future of Indigenous art and design
Basketpa Tjukulangati (Deep rockhole basket), Hand dyed Raffia 2009. Image courtesy of Tjanpi Desert Weavers and right way.
September 2009 – February 2010
Craft Australia has launched its biennial national on-line forum right way - the future of indigenous craft and design. The forum discussions examine Indigenous design education led by Alison Page, ethical engagement led by Kevin Murray and authenticity for Indigenous designs led by Trish Barnard. The online forum title came from the Selling Yarns conference held at the National Museum of Australia, March 2009 and the extensive interest that was generated around the issues of sustainability, ethical craft and design practice.
Australian Design Unit
September 2009
The Australian Design Unit is an on-line newsroom and tool kit for design businesses. Tools at hand include sample distribution agreements, licensing agreements, manufacturing agreements and many other handy resources to explore. The creative entrepreneur section is updated monthly from a wide range of local and international sources. The ADU news room is a comprehensive source of career opportunities for Australian designers updated monthly. Supported by the Australia Council and AusIndustry.
Art Month Sydney - March 2010
September 2009
Art Month Sydney is an initiative to celebrate the importance and diversity of the Sydney art world. From 1–30 March 2010, commercial art galleries, auction houses, public museums and institutions will unite to stage free artists' talks, lectures, exhibitions, social events and tours, raising the profile of Sydney as a centre of fine, visual and contemporary art.
History of the Australian Web
August 2009
A data visualisation of the history of the Australian web.
culturemap.org.au
August 2009
'What is the future of regional Australia?' and 'What is the role of the creative arts in regional development?' With these questions in mind the CAMRA (Cultural Asset Mapping in Regional Australia) research project invites you to join culturemap.org.au, a unique intranet environment designed as a space for individuals and groups interested in cultural planning to meet, share and collaborate. CAMRA is a major Australian Research Council and industry funded project which aims to provide regional planners, policy-makers and communities with the information they need to plan for a future that integrates the arts and cultural industries.
Victoria Government Gazette Online Archive 1836–1997
August 2009
This online archive of historic government gazettes provides access to over 160 years of official information published in and about Victoria. It contains images of every relevant page in the Victoria Government Gazette produced since 1836, as well as searchable indexes for each publication. First published in the earliest days of the colony, the Victoria Government Gazette (1836 to 1997) documents the official notifications of government decisions and legal actions to other governments, government agencies and the general public.
Adjahdura Land
July 2009
Black Point Fish Trap on Adjahdura Land. Image courtesy of Sacred Ground,
This website provides insights into the traditional owners of this country, of their rich cultural heritage, Dreaming stories and traditions - and the issues they are facing today. Information is available about Aboriginal cultural tours.
State of Design Festival - Victoria
July 2009
The State of Design Festival, an initiative of the Victorian State Government, showcased Victorian and Australian design in a 10 day program of over 125 interactive events, exhibitions, workshops, and talks.
Sacred Ground
July 2009
A website related to the film Sacred Ground, Observational Documentary, 2007, South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Commission (now Screen Australia) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Bruce Pascoe with AIATSIS, The Little Red Yellow Black Book
July 2009
An introduction to Indigenous Australia was developed by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). The website provides an entry-point to Indigenous culture and history for everyone: adults who want to learn what they weren't taught at school, migrants, tourists, trainers, institutions and departments and schools. The website introduces material for Indigenous Studies curricula throughout Australia, as well as large parts of Australian History and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE).Key online resources
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