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2013 Turner Prize nominees revealed
Finalists for the Turner Prize have been announced with David Shrigley, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Laure Prouvost, and Tino Sehgal receiving nominations.

Adelaideâs OzAsia festival to collaborate with sister city
The Adelaide Festival Centre Trust will collaborate with the Department of Culture in Shandong, China to create the 2014 OzAsia…

OFTA defends drafting but will take OzCo Act conflict to Minister
OzCo & OFTA met arts leaders yesterday to discuss concerns about freedom and community provisions in the new Australia Council…

Shelves empty at Australian Music Centre
Musicians will no longer be able to browse the largest Australian music collection when the Australian Music Centre closes its…

On the Jellicoe Road almost on the silver screen
Melina Marchettaâs On the Jellicoe Road looks set to become a feature film. The author walks us down the path…

Melbourne Cabaret Festival launches 2013 season
The fourth annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival line-up was launched on Monday night before an enthusiastic crowd, promising another successful season.

NGV gets leg up with funding from Bulgari
The National Gallery of Victoria launched new couture acquisitions at a gala on Tuesday night in addition to its new…

Glamorous Hollywood Costumes to bring in tourist gold
The first of Melbourneâs Winter Masterpiece series has opened and the state government is hoping it will be a major…

One Ring to rule Melbourne
The City of Melbourne joins forces with Opera Australia to present the Melbourne Ring Festival, a special program of Wagner-inspired…

JB Hi-Fi Now eBooks
JB Hi-Fi has entered the eBook industry and launched its own eBook store, JB Hi-Fi NOW Books along with an…