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Arts job opportunities booming in Hong Kong
A massive cultural precinct development in Hong Kong promises jobs for museum, theatre and visual arts professionals.

OzCo Bill amended to protect freedom of expression
The Government has amended the Australia Council Bill meeting concerns it failed to protect freedom, community or Indigenous art.

First national museum insurance opens for business
After six years of work, Museums Australia has developed an insurance scheme for museums, galleries and independent curators.

Unpublished Manuscript shortlist announced
Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria has announced the three manuscripts in the running for the $15,000 Premier’s Award.

Tasmanian makers fight for workshop
A month after their workshop was sold from under them, Tasmanian makers have entered survival negotiations.

Art industry appointments
There are new CEOs and festival directors, as well as curatorial and gallery appointments this week.

This week's award winners
The people have had their say, architects have been honoured, shortlists were revealed, and comedians commended.

From Cuba to the U.S., Hemingway returns
Unseen documents Ernest Hemingway left at his Cuban estate have finally returned to America, more than 50 years after his…

DRM-free e-books show no piracy increase
A year after removing digital rights management from its books sci-fi publisher Tor made a surprising announcement.

Fourteen unseen Dali artworks set to fetch £1 million
Unseen Dali works discovered by Bonhams' Impressionist and Modern Art are set to reach £1 million next month.