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Yothu Yindi frontman dies aged 56
The former Australian of the Year died overnight at his home in the northeast Arnhem Land community of Yirrkala.
Soul-searching expected at Theatre Forum
Cultural diversity and the marginalising of young people’s theatre are on the agenda for the Australian Theatre Forum this month.
More money for the arts in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne’s draft budget for 2013-2014 includes an extra $1.2 million for the arts.
Marketing opportunity at Brisbane's first APAM
A nationwide call for applications from performing artists and companies has been issued by the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Australia’s other Indigenous culture
In the rush to embrace our Indigenous arts, is the unique culture of the Torres Strait being overlooked?
Blak
An imperfect but powerful exploration of contemporary Indigenous culture and identity.
A new arts precinct for Melbourne
A former Collingwood TAFE college looks set to become Melbourne’s next arts precinct under current plans being developed by Arts…
Jo Duffy departs Ten Days on the Island
Artistic Director’s decision not to renew her contract for 2015 comes as a surprise to Festival Board and Executive.
This week’s award winners
A range of arts awards were presented to deserving recipients around the country this week, with comedians and visual artists…
One Ring to rule Melbourne
The City of Melbourne joins forces with Opera Australia to present the Melbourne Ring Festival, a special program of Wagner-inspired…