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Accidental poetry should be all around us
Imagine stumbling into poems in unexpected places as you go about your day.
Book review: Beam of Light, John Kinsella
John Kinsella creates characters who are intensely, recognisably human in his collection of short stories.
Book review: Mural, Stephen Downes
A charming psychopath beguiles with his anecdotes.
Festival review: Volcano, Brisbane Powerhouse
On a glassed-in stage, two men reenact their memories in an endless loop – but what if those memories aren’t…
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Opera Australia Artistic Director quits over ‘differences of opinion’
Jo Davies has abruptly left Australia’s national opera company less than a year after commencing her role.
Slingsby Theatre Company’s 2026 production to be its last
The South Australian company will wind up in its 20th year with a final, ambitious work.
This week’s arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week’s top arts news stories.
Transforming a car warehouse and reviving a flooded city: what 2 private galleries bring to the regional ecology
Commercial galleries in regional settings are attracting artists and visitors through innovative means.
Celebrating connection and story: Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 75th anniversary season
Jessica Cottis, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the CSO, discusses her 2025 season and the importance of commissioning new…