We ask a photographer and two artists about taking the plunge into freelance life.

"I was studying international relations at ANU, and soon into it, realised, 'I hate this,' and decided, 'You know what? I’m going to move to Melbourne and do the creative job thing, give it a shot.'"

Here’s one way to put your empty moisturiser jars to good use.

Holy moly – it's a bag that looks just like bubble wrap!

Plonk a few of these homemade delights into your hot chocolate.

With their dreamy visuals, soothing soundtracks and left-of-centre narratives, these games are well worth sinking a few extra hours of screen time into.