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Remote arts will suffer more under NPEA, Senate hearing told
The loss of Australia Council funding to the NPEA will affect employment opportunities and cultural vitality most in the Northern…

Backlash as critics accused of sexism
Critics are not used to criticism. When reviewers' biases were put under the spotlight on ArtsHub, it revealed a deep…

Does Brisbane really need a new Lyric Theatre?
A new, 1,500-seat Lyric Theatre is expected to be built as part of the Queen’s Wharf redevelopment – but is…

Who is getting the money from WA's defunct theatre companies?
Small-to-medium companies and independents have scored almost a million dollars from funds released by closed companies.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Impressionists, Surrealist-inspired circus, an acclaimed violinist, and Alan Cumming – news from around the country.

Regional voices refuse to be interrupted in Senate hearing
Regional artists told the Senate Committee into the Budget cuts to the Australia Council that their passion is being exploited.

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
From cabaret to classical, country arts to contemporary art, there's movement at the station this week.

Melbourne Festival announces best box office result in a decade
Josephine Ridge’s final Festival has posted a total box office take of approximately $3.3 million.

Visionary investment in contemporary visual art
A $500,000 gift will bring one of our major organisations to the leading edge of contemporary practice.

Theatre Works CEO steps down after five years
Creative Producer and CEO Daniel Clarke moves on to take up a programming role at Arts Centre Melbourne.