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Another Indian antiquity at NGA under spotlight
Following the NGA’s new policy on the provenance of artworks, another statue has become the heart of discussions.

Snap election means Arts Party misses out in Queensland
The Arts Party had planned to contest the 2015 Queensland election but it has been ambushed by the early election…

Moneybag: latest money news
Country arts projects and NSW touring grants have been announced and NAVA grants are still available.

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Opera Australia's regional tour plans; Yirra Yaakin's 2015 season; the third National Dance Forum; and St Kilda Festival.

Australian drama group to rehabilitate Ugandan child soldiers
Actors, musicians and theatre techs have an opportunity to do their bit to change the world through a creative international…

New Australia Council grants system arrives
After a long-lead up Australia Council’s simplified grants system has arrived. What will it mean for your chances of getting…

Ten must-see shows at Sydney Festival
On the eve of the 2015 festival, here are our hot tips as to the shows you absolutely shouldn’t miss…

Minister to review cultural property
The Minister for the Arts has announced his own review just days after the National Gallery admitted to concerns on…

Best of performing arts 2014
From around the nation, here are our picks for the ten best performances, productions and concerts of the year.

Independent review after stolen art gives NGA the Shivas
Fears that the National Gallery may contain more stolen art has prompted a review of provenance in the Asian collection.