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Collaboration between councils proves to be positive strategy for the arts
Five council areas in Victoria’s south-west have come together strategically to bolster the arts.
New report says social cohesion is at critical juncture
The new report from national think tank, A New Approach, has recommendations for addressing Australia's fracturing social cohesion.
Equality Australia issues warning on US travel for LGBTIQ+ people
LGBTIQ+ people could face ‘intense scrutiny’ even if they have a valid US visa, says Equality Australia.
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.
The 2025 Stand Up! grant recipients have arrived
Six years since being established, the supportive initiative is back to champion more rising comics.
Countdown to revelation of new light experience by Bruce Munro
Mildura to be transformed by internationally celebrated light artist Bruce Munro with an immersive installation to drive tourists to this…
Our picks of must-see design and craft exhibitions
A round-up of great exhibitions in the craft and design sector.
Melbourne Writers Festival highlights include Colm Tóibin, Marian Keyes and Booker Prize-winner
MWF's new director Veronica Sullivan unveils the 2025 program.
Khaled Sabsabi twice cancelled – Monash University 'indefinitely postpones' exhibition
Monash University's Board is behind the decision to pull an upcoming exhibition including Khaled Sabsabi's works from its art museum.
Federal Budget 2025-26: instant artwork write-off to end on 30 June 2025
Tuesday's budget removes the ability to write off some artwork purchases from the end of this financial year.