Australia

When the nation’s best vision is no vision at all
No budget cuts to Australia Council funding isn't good news.

Review: Australian World Orchestra directed by Riccardo Muti Melbourne
World-class orchestral performance under an acclaimed conductor.

Iain Grandage appointed as Perth Festival's next Artistic Director
The award-winning and much respected composer will oversee the festival from 2020-2023, after Wendy Martin presents her final festival in…

Review: Stieg Persson Polyphonic at The Ian Potter Museum of Art
This exhibition, currently showing at the Ian Potter Gallery, is testament to an artist that continues to resist the ready…

The Wheeler Centre ushers in next chapter
Mentorship and money — The Wheeler Centre announces new initiative to support marginalised writers.

'Oklahoma!' at 75: Has the musical withstood the test of time?
With a new production of the musical opening soon, it's time to ask: Whose America did 'Oklahoma!' depict? And is…

Federal budget 2018-19 offers paltry support for the arts
Instead of undoing damage inflicted on the Australia Council, Scott Morrison’s latest budget instead splurges almost $50m to celebrate the…

Review: Drawings and Correspondence by Tom Nicholson at IMA Brisbane
An important exhibition that draws upon little known yet epic encounters, intersections and histories that have surprising resonances for Australians.

Review: Hannie Rayson's Hello, Beautiful!
An intimate evening of shared personal stories. Rayson is a true storyteller.

Applause: latest success stories
Sculpture Interloop wins award; Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize winner announced; ABIA winners revealed and more.