Australia
The Unconformity returns for 2025
Taking place in Queenstown on palawa Country, on lutruwita/Tasmania’s remote West Coast, The Unconformity has announced its October dates for…
Nock Loose by Patrick Marlborough review: a book bursting with energy
An unusual, captivating novel – read it for fun and take it seriously.
West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s next regional tours visit Kalgoorlie, York and Bunbury
WASO’s regional touring program continues in the second half of 2025, including taking the full Orchestra on the road.
Hir review: a play that explores the collision of PTSD and male privilege
Family and gender politics are explored in this play about identity, belonging and redemption.
Pleasure pilgrimages: why artists are seeking ecstasy, not just inspiration
From Tasmania to Alice Springs to Portugal, pleasure pilgrimages are redefining the role of art in healing, community and collective…
Wesley Enoch AM appointed as the Australia Council Board’s new Chair
Enoch, a Quandamooka man, is the first practising artist and first First Nations person to serve as the Board's Chair.
Yolŋu power review: the Art Gallery of NSW's landmark look at Yirrkala innovation
Eight decades of Yolŋu art and culture take viewers through an art movement that has garnered world acclaim.
Carmen review: a new look for a classic opera at Sydney Opera House
One of the most famous operas of the 19th century gets a 21st century makeover.
Arts, advocacy and anger
When it comes to advocating for the arts, passion can be as destructive as it can be constructive. But there…
Every story finds its audience – what we can learn from The Handmaid's Tale
What the final season of the TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel teaches us about storytelling, voice and the power…