Sydney council under fire for funding just five out of 140 arts
Sydney's council faced backlash after only five of 140 arts projects received funding, with a meager $127,000 allocated from a total request of $4.7 million. Lord Mayor Clover Moore stated that state and federal funding cuts have forced local councils to shoulder more responsibility. Critics describe the current grants system as 'very broken' and unsustainable for artists.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 03:10 UTC
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