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NSW Government announces $1.39m in arts funding for local councils
17 councils across NSW will benefit from a $1.39 million boost in funding aimed at supporting emerging and professional arts…

Disney comes to ACMI in Australia-first exhibition
'Disney: The Magic of Animation' comes to ACMI in May, bringing over 500 unique Disney artworks to Australia for the…

New regional dance program bolsters learning across school curriculum
A new regional dance program for Victorian primary school students aims to enhance creative expression as well as strengthen the…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New Chair at Performing Lines, new Board members for Australian Book Review, WAYTCO GM steps down, and more.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Kids Van Gogh challenge, Stella Prize shortlist, Midsumma Festival program, Adelaide Fringe outcomes, National Archives anniversary, YUCK Circus to tour…

Opportunities and Awards wrap: Creative Champions and Mandorla Art winners announced
Patricia H. Reid Orchestral Fellowships available, Dictionary of Lost Words wins Indie Book Awards, Mandorla Art Prize winner announced, and…

$135m in RISE funding top up, but is it too late?
With JobKeeper set to end this month, the Federal Government has announced a $135 million addition to arts funding, a…

Powerhouse Parramatta declares new site safe despite weekend flooding
Flooding that caused the Parramatta River to burst its banks over the weekend would not have come within four meters…

Dark Mofo cancels project after widespread response
Dark Mofo has cancelled a project calling for contributions of ‘First Nations blood’ after outcry.

The Dictionary of Lost Words voted Indie Book of the Year
Williams’ novel, based on the creation of the first Oxford English Dictionary, has been honoured as the overall winner at…