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Outcry over SA Museum restructure reveals systemic government funding cuts
An overwhelming public backlash to a proposed SA Museum restructure prompted the SA State Government to tell the Museum to…
New urban garden, Laak Boorndap, revealed for Melbourne Arts Precinct
Situated on an elevated deck, the 18,000 square metres of parkland will provide a quick, accessible and safe connection from…
What happens in Vegas comes to Sydney Festival: Siegfried & Roy opera set for world premiere
A new chamber opera about Las Vegas magicians Siegfried and Roy has been announced as the centrepiece production of the…
A Day in Carlton – new writers' festival in Melbourne's inner north
This November, bookmark Carlton not just for its pizza and gelato, but also for the mental nourishment of a writers'…
Vale Jack Hibberd – great Australian playwright and author of Dimboola
Jack Hibberd, the author of 'Dimboola' and one of Australia's best known and most prolific playwrights, has died.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Opera Australia Artistic Director quits over ‘differences of opinion’
Jo Davies has abruptly left Australia’s national opera company less than a year after commencing her role.
Slingsby Theatre Company’s 2026 production to be its last
The South Australian company will wind up in its 20th year with a final, ambitious work.
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Vale Sam Clark
Sam Clark's impressive theatre career included producing and acting at Brisbane's Metro Arts, before launching a successful New York company.