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Vale Cal Wilson
New Zealand-born, Australian adopted comedian Cal Wilson was one of the kindest and most genuine people in comedy, and will…

Opportunities and awards
Financial barriers removed for National Portrait Gallery prizes, plus winners of Design Fringe, dual champions of poetry slam and more!

Phantom’s Sarah Brightman to star in new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard
‘All right Mr DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up’: Brightman to play deranged silent picture star Norma Desmond in lavish…

Adopt an Artwork raises $30,000 for preservation at regional museum
NERAM's Adopt an Artwork program shows symbolic ownership and direct connection are key to driving donations for preservation.

A giant gumnut will define Australia to the world at Expo 2025
A gumnut-inspired design by a global design team led by Buchan has been chosen for the Australian Pavilion at Expo…

On the move: latest sector appointments
Yirra Yaakin farewells long-serving GM, MAV announces new Chair, and more arts appointments news.

Summer blockbuster puts new twist on age-old tales
The enchantment of fairy tales will be captured at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art with over 100 artworks, from installation…

Vale Jacqueline Dark
The 'indefatigably upbeat' Australian mezzo-soprano died this week, aged just 55.

Education in brief: The Castle of Tarragindi, exam pressures and lessons in greening the music industry
Stunning inspiration for young artists, tips for managing exam stress and education news from around the web.

Braille: embossed dots literacy
Braille offers another accessibility option for readers, but what are the latest news and innovations for the system?