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Cabaret explosion’s shockwaves hit Queensland
The continued growth of Australian cabaret has sparked the transformation of the Brisbane Cabaret Festival into a statewide event.

Nazi shadow falls across international galleries
In an Australian first, the NGV will return a Nazi-looted painting. Hundreds of works from Oslo to Florida are being…

Is the Arts West alliance the way of the future?
A collaborative arts marketing initiative in Melbourne’s western suburbs is already kicking goals after less than 18 months.

Recovery begins at Glasgow School of Art
A special bursary scheme for students affected by the fire has been established as offers of support for the GSA…

New board members join Melbourne Writers Festival
A senior staff member from the ANZ Bank and a museum director join the literary Festival's Board.

Artists need to be at the developers' table
Art can be central to urban change but artists need early consultation and reasonable expectations to make a difference.

Pioneering centre brings cultural opportunity to Timor Leste
The establishment of a cultural centre in rural Timor Leste aims to benefit the community beyond creation and performance.

South Australia’s got talent
Joint winners have taken out the Flinders University Young Playwrights Award.

Why this toilet won a top design award
A bathroom sink, toilet and tap beat off cars, jeans and even a clothes peg to take out the top…

Drawing ambition blooms at last
After a decade of trying, an Australian artist has won an important specialist drawing award.