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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: pub quiz literary questions, King’s Birthday Honours List, choosing a career…

Festival review: Dark Mofo 2025 Week One
Dark Mofo returns to the embrace of an enthusiastic crowd after a one-year hiatus. Here are the top 2025 highlights.

Sydney’s new landmark sculpture is a First Nations woman rising out of water
A part woman, part whale figure that represents Country will be situated in Sydney’s central district in 2026.

Opportunities and awards
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award open for entries, city council funding available, plus winner of the Fogarty Literary Award in WA…

Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse
British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: the story behind this year’s Vivid centrepiece, a massive 3D tapestry,…

Want to know more about fair, safe, respectful work in the creative industries? This new website is for you
The new Creative Workplaces website provides clear information on pay, working conditions and workplace safety for artists, arts workers and…

Exhibition review: Swingers, RISING, Flinders Street Station
Should you be allowed to play sport in an exhibition? ‘Swingers’ says “Yes”.

Event review: Diagrammatica, RISING, Slot 9
Discover the underbelly of Federation Square where you become part of the composition.

Australia’s 'first 3D tapestry' took over 10,000 hours and used 270 kilometres of wool
Locally sourced and crafted, the ‘Welcome to Country’ tapestry will become a Victorian landmark.