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Queer culture is under attack: fighting back
How can we reframe the conversation around drag story time events and stand up to the far right?
Meet Dark Mofo’s new Artistic Director
Chris Twite, an an experienced creative director, curator and producer, will present his first Dark Mofo in 2024.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
Meet Carclew’s new Chief Executive, Red Stitch GM steps down, and more.
Queer community the latest target of culture wars
Drag performers and other members of the queer community are increasingly under attack by the far right and religious right…
This week’s arts news and trending topics
Our Friday wrap of the week’s most popular stories includes an obituary, a lukewarm review of a shambolic cult favourite,…
Vale Efterpi Soropos
The lighting designer, multimodal artist and mental health recovery coach died earlier this month, aged 61.
On the move: latest sector appointments
New CEO for Critical Stages Touring, Board appointments at SA Museum, and more.
Vale Barry Humphries
Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.
Celebrating local stories through place-based programming
Running from 1-4 June 2023, the NT Writers Festival offers the perfect reason for a mid-winter getaway to Alice Springs.
Killing it in Australian publishing
Ann Cleeves and Garry Disher feature at the Huon Valley's Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival, with panels, writer retreats,…