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New travel fund announced for Australian writers
The inaugural Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund recognises the unique value of travel in the development of new writing and…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Copyright merger, new Bonhams director and Australia Museum gets a change at the top.

MPavilion 2017 design revealed
A new temporary public pavilion is built to perform.

Vale Tony Woods - a painter's painter and experimental filmmaker
We salute Melbourne artist and filmmaker Tony Woods, who died unexpectedly last week.

SA budget provides little relief for the arts
The 2017-18 arts budget is targeted towards capital works and festivals, with no new money for individual artists and small-to-medium…

Why a foundation became an ideas festival
Always at the fore of cultural change, Gene Sherman reinvents her arts foundation, this time with a focus on nurturing…

Australian artist finds humanity on Syrian streets
The risk of death is outweighed by the joy brought to kids for stencil artist Luke Cornish, who is preparing…

Nominees announced for 50th AWGIE Awards
The shortlist for the 50th Annual AWGIE Awards features nominees across 19 categories, including feature film, television, theatre and interactive…

$20 million gift to Sydney Modern
A landmark gift from a private foundation ensures that Australia's philanthropic interests rest in Sydney's cultural future.

Applause: Recent Winners
Saluting those who have achieved in the arts – we raise our cap to this week's award winners.