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What local game developers really think about using GenAI artworks as ‘placeholders’

As AAA studios are called out for leaving GenAI placeholder artwork in their games, local developers talk to ScreenHub about…

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Bloodsuckers review: a lush exhibition about science and fiction

The Australian Museum's latest exhibit explores the science and mythology of bloodsuckers.

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MTG: Secrets of Strixhaven – Exclusive Card Preview

Return to the magic school of Strixhaven with MTG's latest set.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week’s arts sector appointments include Omega Ensemble’s new CEO, the departure of a founding Artistic Director, and more.

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Griefdogg review: Michael Winkler pulls Australian fiction in brave new directions

Michael Winkler's second novel, Griefdogg, follows a father who wants to give it all up and become the family pet.

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The Evening Muse review: Hannah Gadsby plays a talk show host at MICF

Despite flashes of sharp insight, Hannah Gadsby's latest offering falls short of what it could be.

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Deborah Cheetham Fraillon on Short Black Opera’s new home in Melbourne

Short Black Opera’s Artistic Director Deborah Cheetham Fraillon discusses how the First Nations-led company is expanding the artform.

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New voices, new directions: the young members of NSW’s biggest cultural boards

Six young leaders joined the boards of New South Wales’ major cultural institutions last year. Who are they, and what…

Install image of the 2025 Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award, September 2025, Deakin University Art Gallery, Burwood Campus. Featuring artists left to right: Paul Yore, Ann Ferguson, Miranda Burgess, Euan Heng, Brigit Heller, Brenda Page (foreground), Michael Doolan, Mariana Del Castillo, Sam Varian and Jamieson Miller. Image © and courtesy of the artists. Image: Fiona Hamilton.
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Artists wanted: Deakin’s Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is calling for entries

From emerging to established artists, this national art competition with a $26,000 prize pool is free to enter.

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Will material costs kill my practice as a jeweller?

Five jewellers share the creative strategies helping them adapt to rising material costs.

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