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George Gittoes: amid the horror, the hope
The war artist's works are testimony to the great capacity of the human spirit for survival - and compassion.

The dust before the storm
A massive dust storm is both catalyst and character in Suzie Miller’s new play for Black Swan State Theatre Company.

Perth Festival searching for new Artistic Director
Recruitment has begun for a new AD to take over the reins from 2015.

King Kong beats chest over tourist dollars
The Melbourne-born King Kong production is being touted by the Victorian Government for its economic payoffs.

George Bush Hacker heads to jail
The hacker who leaked Bush’s aspirations as an artist was sentenced to four years in jail last week.

Happy birthday Cirque du Soleil
In their 30th anniversary year, the French Canadian circus company are bringing their production about evolution to Australia.

Inaugural Scandinavian film festival skates in on TV boom
Amid a Scandinavian television and film boom, the inaugural Scandinavian Film Festival will tour across Australia.

Aphrodite to Herakles: exhibit of the gods
From the plunder of the British Museum, a world famous collection of key Greek & Roman artworks is coming to…

Cultural program launched for AIDS conference
A diverse program of exhibitions and performances will coincide with Melbourne hosting the 20th International AIDS Conference.

Council endorses Melbourne arts blueprint
The Arts Strategy 2014-17 aims to support Council’s vision for a bold, inspirational, sustainable and creative city.