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Arts benefactors among Australia's richest families
Off the back of the announcement of the BRW Rich Families 2013 list, we take a look at what Australia's…

Victoria Chiu
Traveled and performed in Europe, USA and Sydney, Victoria Chiu is in Victoria for her next project.

National Live Music Office a huge win for Australian music industry
It's been a long time coming, but Australia finally has a plan for saving live music venues.

Government funding for Queensland youth circus special school program
Arts Queensland & AusCo have given $18,000 to Flipside Circus to tailor a six-month program for Red Hill Special School.

Secret River sweeps away almost all but the Blonde at Helpmann Awards
Legally Blonde and The Secret River proved the big winners at the 13th annual Helpmann Awards.

Scarlet Stiletto to offer unprecedented winnings
This year the Scarlet Stiletto Awards for crime writing will offer a total $6950 in prize money.

Courts making artistic judgements: not fair
If Australia follows the US on copyright, as proposed, courts will be empowered to make creative judgements.

Country Arts Support Program 2014 to open
Applications for the 2014 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) will open on Thursday 1 August.

New gallery .M Contemporary to muscle in on Sydney’s major art district
Founder of roving art venture L.O.M. Michelle Paterson is settling into a permanent bricks-and-mortar location in Woollahra.

I,Malvolio has its Australian premiere at Brisbane Festival
Tim Crouch reimagines Twelfth Night when he dons the long johns for the Australian premiere of I,Malvolio at Brisbane Festival.