Australia

5 museum objects that tell a story of colonialism and its legacy
Five objects, some displayed in WA Museum's Boola Bardip’s Treasures Gallery that opened this week, reveal how they can provide…

Book Review: The Fifth Season by Philip Salom
As you would expect from a poet like Philip Salom, this novel lilts and dances.

Shortlist announced for SPN Book of the Year Award
Political essays, an illustrated children’s guide to Darug country and a collection of short stories about Vietnam are just some…

Vale: Michael Nelson Jagamara AM and Kunmanara Lewis
Australia loses two legends within weeks of each other – senior Aboriginal artists, Michael Jagamara and Kunmanara Lewis – both…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Wheeler Centre names recipients of Next Chapter 2020, Boynes Emerging Artist Award announced, plus $25,000 prize for artist whose work…

$1.46 billion allocated for Arts Precinct transformation in VIC Budget 2020-21
The total investment for arts and cultural development in 2020-2021 is a record $1.68 billion.

Artspace to undergo $5m state-of-the-art transformation
Artspace will receive over $5m in NSW Government funding to transform its home at The Gunnery in Wooloomooloo to include…

Book Review: Cadaver Dog by Luke Best (UQP)
Cadaver Dog demands to be read again and again.

Dance Review: The Nutcracker, WA Ballet
After such long confinement His Majesty's grand old theatre opens its doors once again.

Ballarat, the new home to a National Centre for Photography
A win for the regions – $6.7 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government to develop the National Centre For…