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On the move: latest appointments
Sydney Biennale, Windmill Theatre, Australian Theatre for Young People and Metro Arts all end the year with new appointments.

Revealed: Shakespeare’s Curtain theatre
Remnants of the theatre which hosted the premieres of Henry V and Romeo and Juliet have been unearthed in East…

Perth arts community mourns David Blenkinsop
Formerly the Artistic Director of Perth Festival from 1976 to 1999, Blenkinsop has died aged 77.

OzCo cuts will fund Book Council
The Abbott government is funding its new Book Council of Australia by cutting $6 million from the Australia Council.

On the Move: latest appointments
As the year draws to a close, several organisations have named new Artistic Directors for 2015.

Unveiled: Castlemaine, White Night, Melt, Mardi Gras and more
From regional Victoria to the Cairns Civic Theatre, here are the latest program announcements.

Piano profits music for charities' ears
Trucking magnate Lindsay Fox's share of profits from The Exclusive Piano Group, the national distributor for Steinway & Sons, will…

ABC loss is ACMI gain
The new CEO and Director at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image comes with extensive arts and film experience.

Reaping new harvest from Bungaree's farm
Bungaree was the first Aborigine to be granted land by colonial authorities. Indigenous artists are exploring his legacy.

PM announces new Book Council
Prime Minister Tony Abbott commits to a new organisation to strengthen and support Australia's literary sector.