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Prime Minister Abbott returns NGA’s shameful Shiva
An irritant to Australia-India relations, the 900-year old sculpture at the centre of a fraud case becomes a political pawn.
This summer, queer Brisbanites prepare to Melt
Brisbane’s new queer arts and culture festival, Melt, is dripping with possibilities.
Theatre company’s mystery show reveals a trend
Red Stitch reveal their final performance for the season – and ball sports are involved.
Ralph Myers reveals his final Belvoir season
From Indigenous drama to Greek tragedy, and Australian classics to new plays, Myers’ fifth Belvoir season is the culmination of…
Australian String Quartet to tour China before line-up dissolves
The Adelaide-based ensemble will perform and host masterclasses in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang before their current line-up dissolves over 'artistic…
British Council helps Indigenous cultural leaders Accelerate
Four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have been chosen to develop their work in the United Kingdom.
Brandis releases terms of reference for national opera review
‘It’s not overly melodramatic to say we’re fighting for the survival of opera in Australia,' says OperaQ's Lindy Hume.
Winner of Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing announced
$20,000 award stops star writer from opening dog-grooming salon while recognising narrative of native title and love.
Two new directors join The Australian Ballet board
Two experienced business leaders with strong connections to the arts in Sydney and Melbourne have joined the Board of Directors.
Curiouser and curiouser: the Bizarre world of The Rocks
The laneways of The Rocks will soon see art at every corner, as they come alive with cabaret, theatre and…