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Hill of Content: human chain helps 103-year-old Melbourne bookshop relocate
Around 300 people showed up at Hill of Content today, forming a human chain to help move 17,000 books.

From Oscars to the classroom – opportunities to animate your world
Take a hands-on approach with animation at Deakin University, where Oscar-nominated animator Anthony Lucas shares insights from the field.

ACCA reveals two years’ worth of programming in ambitious move
Tschabalala Self and Yoko Ono are among the international stars, while emotion-themed exhibitions and new commissions look to the future.

Opportunities and awards
Regional Arts Fund project grants now open, plus AFCM Pathways Program ensemble and Young Archies winners, and more!

‘More than half the town’: Canberra Theatre Centre at 60
For 60 years, Canberra Theatre Centre has been more than just a venue – it’s been a part of people’s…

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
Creative Australia reinstates Khaled Sabsabi, authors join AI backlash, regional funding discrimination, and more.

Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino reinstated as 2026 Venice Biennale creatives
Following months of backlash, resignations and an external review, Creative Australia has finally made the decision to recommission Khaled Sabsabi…

Creatives, here’s your chance to claim a space in the heart of Sydney
Creative and community tenancies of up to five years are now open thanks to the City of Sydney Accommodation Grant…

Opportunities and awards
Lifetime Achievement nominations for Queensland performing arts professionals, new poetry in translation prize, music fund recipients and more.

Exhibition review: Kimono, NGV International
The enduring allure of kimonos through a chronological timeline.