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Tasmanians mourn death of arts identity Wal Eastman
A champion of local theatre and formerly a respected critic with The Mercury, Eastman died this week aged 89.

Applause: recent winners
Nominees revealed for the Sydney Theatre Awards; Opera Australia Regional Student Scholarship awarded, and Emerging Sculptor Mentorship announced.

Craig McLachlan leaves Rocky Horror Show following harassment claims
Allegations that McLachlan had sexually harassed his fellow performers in the musical’s 2014 production have led to the actor stepping…

Vale: Alun Leach-Jones
Once you start to realise you can become a painter, the only way you can become really major, is to…

What does 2018 hold for the visual arts?
You can tell a lot about a year by the topics that garner attention. We surveyed the exhibitions scheduled for…

Writing sector review listens to recommendations
The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is pleased at a number of recommendations in the latest Writing Sector Review…

Five regional WA organisations receive federal funding
The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund will provide more than $113,000 for regional Western Australian arts projects with the funding…

High praise as the House’s $71M facelift is unveiled
After seven months closure, the Joan Sutherland Theatre has reopened after a multi-million dollar upgrade for Sydney’s iconic venue.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Junction Arts reshuffle; Melbourne Fringe Festival producer announced; New Chair for Wheeler Centre; Musica Viva CEO honoured and new Ten…

Regional Arts Fund get $1.17M boost
Themes around mental health, youth access, and mentorships and partnerships were rewarded with Regional Arts Funding.