The winner of the inaugural Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship, a new award presented by the Powerhouse Museum and British Council with Arts NSW, was announced on 7 August at the official launch of Sydney Design 08. The winner - Matthew Huynh - received $18,000 in prize money, which will be used to fund an overseas sabbatical and develop his professional career.

Parliamentary Secretary Steve Whan today announced a $15,000 grant to help artists and arts volunteers from country NSW attend the sixth biennial Regional Arts Australia national conference to be held in Alice Springs this year.

Bush volunteers to receive national awards for their work in the arts

Australian writers have shared in record prize-money of $320,000 at the 2008 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.