Australia
Nearly every Australian engages with arts and culture – politicians should pay attention
The data shows arts and culture is woven into the fabric of Australian life.
Dolly Parton's genius in 3 great songs
Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5 showcase the incredible talent of the late, great Dolly Parton.
Peter Carey’s novel Bliss to get TV adaptation with BBC Studios
Peter Carey's Bliss is about a man who wakes up one day convinced he is living in hell.
10 must-see highlights at Brisbane Festival 2026
This year's Brisbane Festival ranges from a morning dance party to the world premiere about the women fighting to play…
Melbourne's State Theatre welcomes back audiences with free tickets to world-class performances
Arts Centre Melbourne celebrates the Ian Potter State Theatre's reopening by flogging free tickets.
2026 NT Book Awards shortlist celebrates the breadth of Top End talent
This year's shortlist for the NT Book Awards ranges from poetry and family history to Indigenous-language picture books and even…
Melbourne’s ACMI to host Lifelike exhibit charting the history of puppets on screen
ACMI's Lifelike will feature props and materials from Pinocchio, Anomalisa, Jurassic Park, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Agro's Cartoon Connection, and…
The Minderoo Artist Fund gives artists the chance to go deeper
Mid-career WA artists Tim Meakins and Andrea Gibbs found something rare with the Minderoo Artist Fund: the time, space and…
News of Blue poles’ tour revives public divide over arts’ value
The announcement that one of Australia’s most valuable artworks will travel to WA has stoked a familiar public conversation.
How can artists make the most of the rise in affordable art fairs?
Australia is one of the Affordable Art Fair's fastest growing markets. While there are opportunities for artists, the big investment…