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There’s no longer tolerance for Aboriginal amnesia
Australia’s oldest Aboriginal massacre and a fire that destroyed Aboriginal artefacts are the subject of two timely exhibitions

Galleries that defied the wrecking ball
The wrecking balls of development were poised to alter the face of Brisbane for EXPO88, threatening a vibrant artistic culture.

Six artists over 80 with current exhibitions
Who said age was debilitating? These six artists prove that creativity is ageless

When in Rome, Prime Minister…
The Director of the British School at Rome outlines the damage caused by cuts to the Australia Council's budget, including…

Queer comedians wed to highlight marriage inequality
A gay man and a lesbian walk into a bar – and marry one another, since they can’t marry their…

$100K a year for mid-to-late career creatives
Copyright Agency has established the Create Career Fund to support mid-to-late career authors and artists.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
One of the world's great ballet companies is coming exclusively to QPAC; Dark Mofo returns to Hobart, and more.

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
New member on the Board of the National Portrait Gallery and curator for Lorne Sculpture Biennale announced.

Australian galleries rank well in international visitor report
An annual global report on attendance at art galleries and museums shows that Australia leads the world with contemporary shows,…

Dealer Denis Savill to close up shop
Sotheby’s Australia will auction the Private and Public Collection of Denis Savill with his retirement this year.