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Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue
Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.
'Breaking point': MEAA demands urgent action as live performance crisis deepens
As more major musicals are cancelled, the entertainment and arts union is urging governments to back industry reform before more…
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died today, 13 July, in Sydney.
Mona announces new museum in Bangkok
Plans for MONA Bangkok have just been revealed.
Stella Prize 2027: judges & prize schedule
Hannah Kent and Michaela Kalowski are among the judges for the 2027 Stella Prize.
Ai Weiwei to create major new public artwork for MCA Australia
Ai Weiwei has been announced as the 2026 Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission artist.
As Australia's theatre sector battles crisis, La Mama fights back with a 'hope punk' festival
Melbourne's La Mama is turning despair into action with the Hope Punk Climate Festival this September.
The Teskey Brothers to open Melbourne International Jazz Festival
The Aussie blues legends will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakout debut album, Half Mile Harvest, at this year's…
Tasmania cancels installation by American artist Doug Aitken
After seven years, DarkLab is admitting defeat on Doug Aitken's Transformer.
NAIDOC Week 2026: First Nations documentaries, shows & films for your watchlist
Celebrate First Nations culture with this NAIDOC Week watchlist.