Australia

Liberal MP prefers Shakespeare sans Bottom
An artwork inspired by Macbeth’s witches has been dubbed ‘appalling’ by the Member for Hughes, Craig Kelly. The result is…

Moneybag: latest money news
Nominations now open for Australia Council Awards

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Matilda for Melbourne, Mofo 2016, Homeground, Big West reveals its full program, and a new ballet series for children.

Sugar Mountain
The acclaimed boutique festival in the heart of Melbourne returns with their sweetest line-up yet: an immersive mix of music,…

Kiasmos
In the studio, this duo are exploratory and impressive; their live show lacked that sense of curiosity and adventure.

Increased funding for Melbourne artists
Outstanding grant applications propels City of Melbourne to increase its funding, with $1 million allocated to individual artists and organisations.

Adelaide proves it's still the festival city
Adelaide is the only Australian city to be invited to join the inaugural International Festivals City Network.

Jurassica
Three generations of an Italian-Australian family grapple with the dramas (and joys) of being caught in-between.

Why digital literacy is so important for the jobs of the future
With automation a real threat to future jobs, school curricula have to keep up with the times.

The Real Thing
Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing teases its audience with the writer’s famous multi-layered story-arcs.