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Opera Australia's Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Aida (2015). Photo: Hamilton Lund.
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Opera Australia loses major philanthropist's support, but harbour shows will go on

Japanese billionaire Haruhisa Handa ends a significant chapter for Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Snake Sessions performance in public space: a photo of four young male people standing at the top of a skate park ramp watching another young male person do a somersault in the air.
Industry News

Why skate parks and shopping malls are the perfect performing arts venues right now

If getting people to the theatre is harder than ever right now, why aren’t we taking more work to the…

Firstdraft Down Town opening, By George! Art and About 2008. Photo: Firstdraft.
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40 years of Firstdraft in pictures

Sydney gallery Firstdraft is marking four decades of supporting emerging artists and arts workers – and your face might just…

Zane Saunders, Preface, 2026. Performance installation, PUNQ 2026, Old NSW Bank Building, Gurambilbarra/Townsville. Photo: Tszar. Courtesy: the artist.
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Preface takes visual art to the floor at PUNQ in Townsville

Jarrowia, Butchulla and Gunggari artist Zane Saunders is a man of few words, so when he does open his mouth…

How do you go from finished film to finding an audience? Photo: Matthew Robin Dix / Unsplash.
Opinions & Analysis

The film is finished. Now what?

The producer of the Australian film What About Sal? shares hard truths about getting your film out into the world…

Winners of the 2026 ARA Historical Novel Prize. Image: Supplied.
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The winners of Australasia's largest literary prize highlight untold women's and queer histories

The ARA Historical Novel Prize 2026 winners rewrite witchcraft, queer adolescence, and Australia's literary legends.

Zali Morgan. Photo: Saul Steed.
Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Tarnathi Festival has appointed a new Artistic Director.

World Dance Crew Championships. Photo: Supplied.
Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 19 to 25 October 2026 include grants, residencies and the chance to be part of major festivals.

A young Paul Capsis found his calling at this Sydney theatre co-op. Photo: Courtesy of Shopfront Arts Co-op.
Interviews

Shopfront at 50: Where future theatre stars find their voice, and outsiders find a home

Trevor Ashley, Paul Capsis and Hilary Bell all got their start at Shopfront Arts – but its legacy goes far…

Green Music Australia achieved surprising results from AusArt Day 2025. Here, the team leads an event for the No Music on a Dead Planet campaign at the Corner Hotel in 2025. Photo: RC Stills Photography.
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Beyond the donation: how Green Music Australia harnessed AusArt Day

Green Music Australia raised almost $21,000 and gained 82 valuable new supporters through the AusArt Day national day of giving…

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