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Uncle Archie and Aunty Ruby honoured with Fitzroy statues
Bronze statues of the two singer-songwriters were unveiled at the Atherton Gardens on Saturday.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian arts sector, including new trustees, a new Chair, balletic appointments…

WASO embraces new venues and new programs in its 2025 season
Despite the temporary closure of Perth Concert Hall, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra shows no sign of slowing down in…

Queensland Ballet’s 2025 season dominated by safe works from the company’s past
After funding constraints led to the abrupt resignation of its last Artistic Director in August, Queensland Ballet’s 2025 season is…

ACT Hub, Canberra’s home of indie theatre, reveals 2025 season
A new festival of Australian works, a contemporary Irish classic, musical theatre and Macbeth feature in the ACT Hub’s recently…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings, including appointments at Sport for Jove, WASO, Geelong Arts Centre…

This week’s arts news and trending topics
Our weekly wrap of arts news and reviews from around the country and the stories you may have missed.

Vale Eileen Kramer
The iconic Australian dancer and choreographer has died aged 110.

Creative Australia trials $3.88 million program to support small to medium sector
An additional $3,880,000 investment over two years from the Federal Government will support 12 small to medium companies across the…

From bohemia to the outback: Opera Queensland launches its 2025 season
In-demand international coloratura soprano Sumi Jo goes bush for Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera in 2025.