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Vale MaelÃosa Stafford
The Irish-Australian actor and director died suddenly at his Sydney home on 10 April.

On the move: latest sector appointments
New GM for Next Wave, new AD for Yirra Yaakin, Board appointments and more.

Capacity-building program for indie dance sector launched in Brisbane
Skills development, capacity building and funded creative residencies are being offered to independent dance artists in south-east Queensland.

Australian musical Driftwood set for New York workshop season
Driftwood the Musical will have an encore season in Melbourne and Sydney before its lead creatives head to the US…

On the move: latest sector appointments
New Chair at AGSA, Sydney Festival Director’s tenure extended, and more.

Australian playwright wins Olivier Award for Prima Facie
Suzie Miller’s critically acclaimed ‘Prima Facie’ took home the awards for Best New Play and Best Actress at the 2023…

Trove saved thanks to $42.2 million Federal lifeline
The Albanese Government has provided digital archive Trove with $33 million over four years plus an additional $9.2 million in…

On the move: latest sector appointments
New AD for Ten Days on the Island, Vitals appoints new Co-CEO, latest Board appointments and more.

Exit interview: Annette Downs, Performing Lines TAS
The producer looks back on her experiences with Performing Lines and considers the ways Tasmania has changed in that time.

How an arts education helps grow mentally healthy children
Opening your own Stagecoach Performing Arts franchise can grow opportunities for young people and help them build the skills they…