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As the only source of political satire on Australian TV, the national broadcaster faces the polls without The Chaser, John Clarke, Micallef or Gruen.

Despite the patter of tiny feet and herds of feral tots, Hotel Mumbai, Us, Green Book and Woman at War bring a bit of dignity to the choc top queue.

New Director for Auckland Art Gallery, Board appointments for Biennale, A New Approach, NGA Council and changes at Stompin, among others.

Eraserhead, Empire of the Senses, O Lucky Man and Female Trouble – all in one single night of cinematic extremes in Sydney.

Netflix gets tax breaks? Industry furious but the change is useless and the real rage is about total government inertia.

Lilley has a new series, we have an ace reading list, Disney plans to rule the world, Brit kids overwhelmed by screens... and more

Rush defamation verdict, Dark Mofo reveals program, fundraising for roadies and more.

VR and immersive experience are still leading the creative entrepreneurial sector, but bespoke – more human – creativity is on the rise according to REMIX Summits.

The head and creator of IQiyi Inc recently talked risk, innovation and opportunity to an industry audience from across Asia.

Machine learning algorithms predict who will be left standing in "Game of Thrones" after delightful student experiments in Munich.

It's definitely the season for suspending your brain in special juices that let in the emotions and shut out our critical faculties. Just right for the election season?

A painting measuring just 22cm by William Dobell has sold this week at Auction just shy of $1M, lifting spirits across the market.

Cultural Ministers in several states are blocking changes to the Major Performing Arts framework before the Federal Government enters caretaker mode.

Ageing, listening and our online presence were the winning themes for the $300,000 Katthy Cavaliere Fellowship awarded this week.

Stella Prize awarded, Katthy Cavaliere Fellowship recipients revealed, Deadly Funny winner at MICF, Guirguis New Art Prize winners announced, and more.

Warwick Thornton's The Beach, a Valerie Taylor shark documentary and an animated soccer series are some of the highlights.

Hotel Mumbai does well in the US while latest tentpole steals audiences over here.

The premieres of Top End Wedding and Animals at the Adelaide Film Festival's Popup stretch from urban tough to Indigenous lyrical.

Australian artist becomes Sundance Institute trustee; new Artistic Director for Canberra Writers Festival, and new Chair for Monkey Baa Theatre Company.

Film Victoria's annual awards night honours four creators of national - and international - importance.