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Opinions & Analysis

Sorry Albanese, the creative sectors aren’t going to stop worrying about AI job threats

Despite the PM's promises, Australia's arts and creative workers have good reason to be nervy about AI.

Magic lantern slides from the University of Melbourne's Burnley archives. On display in The Measured Garden at the Potter Museum of Art until 5 September, 2026. Photo: Christian Capurro.
Features

The Measured Garden: understanding plants better at the Potter Museum of Art

The Measured Garden reveals stories of a plant research and artistic collaboration between Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation and the University…

Director and founder of the Beaker Street Festival, Dr Margo Adler. Photo: Fred and Hannah.
Interviews

Beaker Street Festival's Margo Adler: 'You can buy some Emergency Antarctic Underwear'

Director and founder of the Beaker Street Festival, Dr Margo Adler, discusses the science-inspired event in Hobart this August.

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Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include the announcement of a new CEO and Director for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

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Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 27 July to 2 August 2026 include photography prizes, fellowships and fringe festival funding.

Anna Funder, best-selling Australian author. Image: Michelle Aboud.
Interviews

Anna Funder: 'I have zero interest in a book produced by a machine'

Ahead of her international tour, author Anna Funder speaks to ArtsHub about why we need to hold onto storytelling in…

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Industry News

What really motivates arts philanthropists to give?

Glamorous galas and enticing tax breaks are one thing, but it takes a little more than that to convince arts…

Stereogamous performs at Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
News

Divine Playhouse announces peaceful 'sing-in' rally after being forced out of Sydney building for 'offensive trade'

Landlords have terminated the lease of new queer arts venue Divine Playhouse, despite overwhelming public support.

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Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include a new Artistic Director for the Newcastle Writers Festival.

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Opinions & Analysis

The same names keep winning arts grants – it's not what you think

It's a common complaint. Arts grants are rigged. But there's more to the story.

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