Australia

Vale Uncle Noel Tovey AM: Indigenous champion of gay rights
Tovey is remembered for his spirit, courage and creativity, and as a courageous elder with a sly wit.

‘I’m tired of barely being paid.’ Artists are living below the poverty line
Did artists feel the recent indexed wage increase? No. They largely remain on the poverty line. And this week’s speculated…

2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlist announced
Find out the shortlistees across six categories in this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

A gallerist's view – how artificial intelligence will roll out in the visual arts
In the artificial intelligence rollout, the carrot will be that you still have a job. The stick will be needing…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.

Arts Law not shy in criticism of Productivity Commission report on AI
Favoring a lack of AI regulation over economic output, the Productivity Commission’s recommendations puts artists at risk.

Bangarra Rehearsal Director – so you want my arts job?
Rehearsal Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre shares his transition from performer to leader, and why culture matters.

'Harmful' adult games: should credit card companies decide what we play?
Criticism has erupted around corporations' moves to control morally contested adult games content.

Dial M for Murder review: dial NQ for not quite
A new adaptation of Frederick Nott's 1952 play Dial M for Murder at Melbourne's Theatre Works feels like a missed…

Creative Australia backs new creative health initiative
A new two-year creative health initiative from Creative Australia targets wellness and loneliness.