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National Indigenous Arts Awards honour young and old
The awards recognised artists working in mediums ranging from screen and stage to shell necklace making.

$225.5M for creative sector in Victorian budget
The budget includes a $6.4 million package supporting programs and events benefiting independent artists and small organisations, and $128 million…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Recipient of Ramsay Art Prize announced, WA composer wins coveted award, Dal Stivens Award announced, plus more.

How circus and theatre support young people’s mental health
New studies in SA and WA demonstrate the positive impact of the performing arts on young people’s mental health and…

New Minister for the Arts appointed by PM
Paul Fletcher, the Liberal Member for Bradfield, has replaced Victorian Senator Mitch Fifield as Federal Minister for Communications and the…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
La Mama rises from ashes, Coburn's opera house curtains are raised, questions are raised over ABC budget cuts with election…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Circus Oz and The Australian Ballet's Artistic Directors announce their impending departures, Associate Artistic Director joins Bangarra, Carriageworks appoints new…

Carriageworks announces new CEO
Drum roll… It’s the announcement we have all been waiting for. Carriageworks has named Blair French as its new Chief…

Lismore lights up with living Bundjalung language and culture
Multi-sensory installation by Craig Walsh and the local community celebrates Bundjalung resilience, survival, and learning.

Hamilton to open in Sydney in 2021
The mega-hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in March 2021.