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The Queensland government interferes with the state’s literary awards – again
The Queensland government has announced the state’s literary awards will move from their current home at the State Library of…
RISING 2026 is dominated by dance and contemporary music
The inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and an expansive music program make up a considerable part of the 2026 RISING program.
Dancing in CERCLES: Perth Festival show excels at bringing people together
An epic international dance project spotlighting the power of public dance was one of the greatest achievements of this year’s…
How to embrace 'radical access' in the arts
There's so much to learn from the organisations and allies fighting for more inclusive and accessible arts and screen industries.
Sydney finally has a Cinémathèque – what took so long?
For the first time in decades, Sydney has a cinémathèque dedicated to curated film.
Monteverdi's Vespers and Orfeo review: two 5-star baroque masterpieces at Adelaide Festival
Ensemble Pygmalion's performances of Monteverdi's Vespers and the opera Orfeo were baroque masterpieces for a neo-baroque age.
Dear Colin Brooks: defunded Victorian arts organisations address Creative Industries Minister
Four of the eight organisations abruptly defunded by Creative Victoria share their message for Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks.
Meanjin has been saved, but where are the opportunities for emerging writers?
A recent win for a beloved literary journal is a small gain for new authors who face diminished writing pathways.
Upside-Down Garden by Jumaadi turns corporate Sydney on its head
The first large-scale public artwork from Indonesian-Australian artist Jumaadi flips the city’s built and natural environment upside-down.
Slingsby’s last hurrah: a fairy tale triptych in an intimate, custom-built theatre
Adelaide company Slingsby is mounting its final work, A Concise Compendium of Wonder, in a custom-made, environmentally friendly theatre for…