Australia

Queensland: towards a greener creative state
As the state’s election looms, the Queensland Greens’ candidate for McConnel, Kirsten Lovejoy discusses the party’s arts policies.

Mungo Man returned to Country today
Australia's oldest known human remains were reinterred on Country today, more than four decades after being unearthed.

Canberra: on the cusp of cultural renewal
Arts organisations in the national capital have ambitious plans for the future, including a new theatre, as the ACT's population…

AWG launches new online portal for producers
The Australian Writers’ Guild has announced the launch of a new online portal, Pathways Showcase – the new ‘go-to’ for…

Girls about town: women paving the way in public art
Historically men have dominated the public art domain, but contemporary female artists are shaking up the territory.

Textiles – the sleeping giant of contemporary art
As the dialogue around contemporary textile art expands, a new work by Turner Prize recipient, Keith Tyson, is cut from…

Yes vote celebrated by arts organisations
Arts leaders are calling upon the government to act in the wake of the Yes vote triumphing, while also acknowledging…

The Testament of Mary
One of Australia’s greatest actors delivers one of the most tremendous performances of her career.

LNP promises $9 million for arts as QLD election heats up
Promised initiatives include funding for regional arts infrastructure, professional development, and bringing the Pop-Up Globe Theatre to Brisbane.

Applause: recent winners
All-female band honoured; ballet dancers nominated; director's award recipients revealed, and many more.