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Art outside your comfort zone
Two new productions in Perth and Melbourne – one from an Olympian turned cabaret artist; the other from a musician…
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dies aged 46
The American actor and director was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday morning US time after a…
Briefs reject ‘gay pics’ slur in pre-selection scandal
The Brisbane-based circus-burlesque troupe has demanded an apology from failed SA Liberal candidate Peter Maddern.
Lost poem by Sappho discovered
Fragments of a previously unknown work by the ancient Greek poet have been identified by an Oxford classicist.
New publishing imprint to support young and emerging writers
Youth arts organisation Express Media has announced the first two titles to be published by its new imprint, Hologram Books.
‘Come Heckle Christ’ ruffles feathers at Fringe
An Adelaide Fringe production has been attacked by Christians after the Rev Fred Nile criticised the production on Twitter.
Australian Honours 2014: the arts list
Administrators, architects, philanthropists and volunteers were honoured alongside performers and artists this Australia Day.
Westside Circus appoint new CEO
The community circus company’s interim CEO has now been made permanent in the position.
Film, music and performance top Pozible’s gift list
Crowd-funding supporters have donated more than $17.8 million since the Australian site was launched in 2010.
10 shows to see at Adelaide Fringe
Australia's original Fringe returns for another year, with a plethora of acts vying for your attention. Here are our picks.