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39 arty activities on offer these school holidays
Make these school holidays memorable with creative activities at every price point, in every state.
Soon to tour Australia: Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance
After 10 years, Flatley's Irish dance extravaganza returns Down Under.
Speakers announced for SXSW Sydney 2025
Entrepreneurial self-driven funding, robotics, cyber affairs and AI's acceleration – are just some of the topics to be unpacked at…
Masterpiece by Edvard Munch gifted to the National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia is screaming for joy over a new Munch acquisition... no, it's not that one.
Opportunities and awards
National Still Life Award entries open, call-out for art on billboards in NYC, plus winners of emerging composer wards.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector – and, sometimes, further afield.
Australian museum director offers insight into mood of US cultural sector after University of Michigan trip
As the Trump administration’s executive orders ramped up, an Australian museum director was touching down in Michigan. Their first-hand insights…
Stella Prize shortlist 2025
For the first time since its inception, the Stella Prize shortlist comprises all POC authors.
Spears stolen by Captain Cook, returned home
A writing of wronged history comes with the milestone exhibition of the Gweagal Spears, returned to Botany Bay elders after…
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.