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Artists and arts workers reveal their personal arts heroes
The mentors, friends and colleagues who inspire us deserve to be acknowledged – so let’s take a moment to do…
New report highlights gender inequality in dance sector
Introducing quotas, improving access to childcare, and stronger mentoring opportunities are among the many recommendations of the independent report, Turning…
New theatre for Brisbane not welcomed by all
A new 1500 seat theatre is to be built at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) but Aboriginal leaders say…
Review: Lost Boys at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
The sins of the past resurface in this new Australian play exploring the epidemic of homophobic violence which swept Sydney…
The VCA Dance 40th anniversary celebrates the future of dance
VCA Dance is celebrating 40 years of outstanding dance education and training and the accomplishments of its alumni at a…
Electrical fault identified as cause of La Mama blaze
Arson has been ruled out as the cause of the fire which gutted the heritage-listed Carlton theatre on Saturday morning.
La Mama Theatre gutted by fire: sector shocked
Carlton's legendary La Mama Theatre, which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, has been devastated by fire.
ACT sector welcomes overhaul of funding programs
Minister for the Arts Gordon Ramsay recently announced changes to the funding process, which have been largely welcomed by organisations…
Review: The Bleeding Tree at Arts Centre Melbourne
Angus Cerini’s award-winning play is magnificent, horrific and remarkable.
Melbourne Festival to seek new artistic director for 2020
The current Artistic Director of Melbourne Festival, Jonathan Holloway, will step down from the role after completing his fourth festival…