National

Omar
Teeming with the inescapable tragedy of ill-thought-out decisions, Omar canvasses universal themes in its moral quandary.

Arts graduates excel with help from not-for-profit
Recent creative graduates are proving the benefit of focusing on creativity when it comes to charity.

Australia to participate in Eurovision 2014
A much-loved celebration of musical kitsch, this year’s Eurovision second Semi-Final will feature entertainment produced by SBS.

On the Other Side of the Tracks
The delightful Sy and the straight-laced Lafitte are a jubilant double act, helping carry the feature in its lesser moments.

Western Australia mourns Brian McKay AM
PICA founder and celebrated WA modernist dies peacefully at home.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Madama Butterfly
Handa’s Madama Butterfly opens with the bravado of a rising sun and cocktail flair in a spirited update of Puccini’s…

Who are the world's best selling authors?
If you want to make big money from fiction write for young people or write thrillers and forget about literary…

30-year future: ACCA celebrates with talks
Rather than looking back, ACCA looks forward on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

2014 National Photographic Portrait Prize winner announced
The $25,000 National Photographic Portrait Prize winner has been announced for 2014.

Discontent with film award politics
The Great Gatsby’s row of crystal trophies may say more about the failures of the award system than the success…