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Melbourne’s ACMI to host Lifelike exhibit charting the history of puppets on screen

ACMI's Lifelike will feature props and materials from Pinocchio, Anomalisa, Jurassic Park, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Agro's Cartoon Connection, and…

Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke with NGA Director Nick Mitzevich in front of Blue poles (1952) by Jackson Pollock. Photo courtesy NGA.
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News of Blue poles’ tour revives public divide over arts’ value

The announcement that one of Australia’s most valuable artworks will travel to WA has stoked a familiar public conversation.

Artist's render of 'The Dark', opening at Powerhouse Parramatta on November 7. Photo: Supplied.
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Leading Australian theatre talents drive Powerhouse Parramatta's illuminating new exhibition

Powerhouse Parramatta reveals full program, with theatremaker Kip Williams tapped for new exhibition The Dark.

David Wenham stars in STC's 'An Iliad'. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Sydney Theatre Company's five-star hit An Iliad is touring to Melbourne

David Wenham returns to the stage in STC's acclaimed Trojan War epic, An Iliad.

Nathan Beard, Mae Khong, 2026, detail. Courtesy: the artist.
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Nathan Beard wins National Photographic Portrait Prize for intimate study of ageing

The National Photographic Portrait Prize is now open at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

Eddie Perfect. Photo: Michelle Grace Hunder.
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Eddie Perfect signs on to mentor a rising young star of musical theatre

The Next Up Music Awards are open to school-aged musicians, composers and lyricists.

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After the Siren: Australian queer AFL romance novel has been optioned for the screen

Darcy Green's After the Siren is a sports romance novel about players from a fictional Brunswick AFL team.

Matilda the Musical returns in 2027. Pictured: Matilda Int. Tour 2023. Photo: Hanan Assor.
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Matilda the Musical is returning to Australia in 2027

More than one million Australians saw it the first time around. Now Matilda The Musical is back, with Tim Minchin's…

Powerhouse Parramatta will open in November 2026. Photo: Powerhouse Studio.
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The countdown is on – Powerhouse Parramatta sets opening date, reveals a taste of first exhibitions

The landmark $915 million museum will open 7 November with an exhibition exploring the history of shopping malls.

Tom McIlroy, author of the non-fiction book Blue Poles, is among the finalists of the 2026 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Photo: Supplied.
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Arborescence to Blue Poles: all the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards finalists

The finalists for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards have now been announced.

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