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Sleepless in Footscray

Melbourne’s inner west will come alive after dark to celebrate the creativity and culture of its local artists.

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Live & Local returns in Sydney Writers' Festival 2025

Highlights of the 28th edition of the Live & Local program.

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Bestselling romantasy author Lauren Roberts touring Australia

To celebrate the release of the final book in her trilogy the author is visiting select cities across the country.

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Feeling the pressure, AMaGA places its annual conference on pause

With growing sector pressures, financial instability and a looming election, the Australian Museums and Galleries Association has put its national…

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Opportunities and awards

Crime writing awards now open, plus winners of Gallipoli Art Prize and Newcastle Short Story Award.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments and departures from around the country.

The recent focus on the cost of tickets for the Australian tour of Lady Gaga has placed new pressure on Australian politicians. Image: supplied.
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Lady Gaga, Albanese and dynamic ticket pricing: Aussies want answers

With tickets starting at $300, Australian Lady Gaga fans are the latest to ask the Government for intervention in regulating…

Cate Blanchett, one of Australia's best known actors, says she's serious about a retreat from the spotlight. Image: WikiMedia.
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Cate Blanchett wants to quit acting

Cate Blanchett announces plans to quit acting to pursue other passions.

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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition to open at Melbourne Museum

The first and only LEGO 'Star Wars' exhibition premieres in Melbourne.

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