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159 organisations receive four-year funding from Creative Australia
The Four Year Investment for Organisations program has seen 45 more organisations supported than were funded in the 2021-2024 cycle.…
On the move: latest sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of arts sector appointments, from co-CEOs to new Board members.
Blue Cow Theatre to take its final bow
Lacking secure government support, the Hobart-based Blue Cow has decided to bow out on its own terms.
RISING announces mass participatory project for its 2024 festival
The first event for next year’s winter festival RISING will see audiences become the artists in a major participatory experience.
What’s in store for season 2024 in the performing arts (part four)
From state theatres and ballet companies to a brand new play by Patricia Cornelius, here are more potential highlights for…
On the move: latest sector appointments
New Board members, Artistic Directors, managers and more announced across Australia and New Zealand.
Does Australian circus have a superpower?
From an innate spirit of innovation to kindness and community engagement, circus arts have a superpower all their own.
On the move: latest sector appointments
Performing Lines farewells Executive Producer, CircusWA announces patron, new Board appointments and more.
2024 Australian arts festival programs come into focus
From Adelaide Cabaret Festival to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, here are more festival highlights for 2024.
This week’s arts news and trending topics
Your regular summary of the major headlines and our most read stories of the week.