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On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
NAISDA announces new Head of Dance, new Executive Director for Circus Oz and Royal Academy of Dance, and other appointments.

Is it finally curtains for Playwriting Australia?
The artistic directors of 22 Australian companies have expressed grave fears for the future of Playwriting Australia.

ArtsHub welcomes Alison Croggon
Prominent theatre critic, novelist and poet Alison Croggon joins the ArtsHub team to bolster performing arts and writing content.

ICYMI: the week’s top news stories in the arts
We take a look at this week's top news stories from around the galleries, on stage, the festival scene, wrapping…

Arts Day on the Hill asks politicians to listen up
Eight artists from across Australia descended on Parliament to build sustained arts advocacy.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
South Australian Living Arts Festival names Featured Artist for 2020, Ned Kelly Awards longlist announced, Australian Music Prize reveals nominees,…

Furore as Immigration Museum flags name change
Multicultural media outlets are frustrated about Museum Victoria’s failure to consult with their communities regarding the decision to rename the…

Melissa Lucashenko wins 2019 Miles Franklin for Too Much Lip
The Bundjalung author’s hard-hitting novel wins Australia’s most prestigious literary award.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Creative Director to leave Vivid Sydney and co-Artistic Directors appointed at Western Edge Youth Arts.

$19.4 million theatre upgrade helps bring Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Melbourne
Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will open at newly renovated Regent Theatre in 2021.