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15 novels longlisted for one of Australasia’s richest literary awards
The 2026 ARA Historical Novel Prize longlist spans millennia, continents and untold histories, with $155,000 up for grabs.
Powerhouse Parramatta: what we know so far about the misconduct allegations and the museum’s future
Powerhouse Parramatta is weeks from opening, but its CEO has abruptly stepped aside amid an ongoing investigation. Here’s what we…
Melbourne Recital Centre expands footprint with sky-high new venue, The Beacon
A $2 million redevelopment has transformed a storage room into an intimate performance space.
Screen Australia: ‘We have to rebuild the connection between the audience and the content’
In a public Q&A, Screen Australia detailed the importance of its Screen Currency 2026 report and how it will inform…
Lisa Havilah ‘stood aside’ as Powerhouse Parramatta CEO
Only months ahead of the Western Sydney museum’s 7 November opening, the NSW Arts Minister has announced the Powerhouse Parramatta…
Peter Carey’s novel Bliss to get TV adaptation with BBC Studios
Peter Carey's Bliss is about a man who wakes up one day convinced he is living in hell.
Melbourne's State Theatre welcomes back audiences with free tickets to world-class performances
Arts Centre Melbourne celebrates the Ian Potter State Theatre's reopening by flogging free tickets.
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…
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.
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.