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New Zealand makes Behrouz Boochani a Kiwi writer
New Zealand literary festival WORD played an instrumental part in bringing Kurdish-Iranian asylum seeker Behrouz Boochani to New Zealand.

Custom-built circus centre to open in Brisbane in 2021
Flipside’s uniquely designed new building will be a home for community and social circus training while also accessible to the…

How to ethically support First Nations artists during COVID
A new campaign launched by the Indigenous Art Code highlights the importance of buying Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander art…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
A new general manager for Patch Theatre, Undercover Artist Festival appoints festival director and producer, latest board appointments and more.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Ring Cycle postponed, Blak design celebrated, WA Museum sets open date, major acquisitions for QAGOMA and AGSA, TSO cancels season,…

Anger in NSW as media receive funding outcomes ahead of applicants
Outcomes of the already-delayed funding round were communicated to applicants by the media, or by texts from colleagues, instead of…

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NSW Govt announces $10M in multi-year funding
58 NSW arts organisations have received guaranteed multi-year funding, including 14 regional NSW arts companies and 23 first-time recipients –…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Winner of Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize announced, Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund fellow announced, Furphy Literary Award winner, plus more…

AMPAG to close after 21 years
The Australian Major Performing Arts Group will wind up in September, making way for new methods of arts advocacy for…