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Australia Day Honours 2026: celebrating those honoured for services to the arts
680 Australians from all walks of life were recognised today in the General Division of the Order of Australia, including…
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 26-31 January 2026
Keith Urban throws support behind the next country music star, major writers awards closing soon, and more.
Have your say in Australia’s first national survey into working conditions in the creative industries
The Creative Workplaces Survey is open now – and it could be a game-changer for the arts and culture sector.
Sydney Theatre Awards 2025: new Phar Lap musical and Belvoir's grief adaptation lead the winners' race
From a sassy indie smash-hit to a beautiful exploration of grief, here are the winners of the Sydney Theatre Awards 2025.
The future of games festival Freeplay is in doubt after major funding loss
Freeplay's organisers have confirmed the long-running festival lacks ongoing funds, and may cease after 2026.
Censorship concerns sparked as another Venice Biennale artist cancelled
South Africa’s Arts and Culture Minister has cancelled his country’s chosen project for the 2026 Venice Biennale, reigniting arts censorship…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 18-25 January 2026
A new creative residency in Waterloo, plus development opportunities for dancers, performance artists, and more.
New Adelaide Festival Board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah and former Writers' Week Director Louise Adler
48 hours after its appointment, the new Adelaide Festival Board has apologised 'unreservedly' and recinded the old Board's actions.
Shortlist announced for Indie Book Awards 2026
The nation's indie booksellers have spoken, so which authors are up to win Book of the Year?