This week’s arts news & trending topics

What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.
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Child abuse accusations shock Qld arts sector
A senior figure in the performing arts has been charged with multiple sexual offences against both adult males and boys as young as 12 over a 20-year period.

A national body for First Nations arts and culture
A new report borne out of consultations with the sector will move forward the idea of a national body for First Nations arts and culture.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina