Australia

The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…

Wurundjeri works to return to Country
Last-minute government aid and a thousand-person crowdfunding campaign has brought two works by respected Wurundjeri artist back across the ocean.

Theatre review: Fast Food
Flipping to reveal the underside of the gig economy.

Theatre review: Hercules
A modern lens dismantling of the myth-making behind the heroic figure of Hercules.

Concert review: The Avalanches
An acclaimed album performed live as part of Illuminate Adelaide.

Preserving the memory of Australia’s performing arts heritage
Did you know Australia’s oldest surviving printed document is a theatre playbill? These and other treasures are now showing in…

Art and science come together in a unique exhibition
The prestigious Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize puts the spotlight on the issues that matter.

Book review: Childless, Sian Prior
A memoir that charts loss, pain and recovery.

Musical review: Driftwood
A story of creativity, family and resilience that revolves about Jewish identity and diaspora.

Stay in the Huon Valley and create your own story
A week or two’s retreat at a quiet, historic hotel by the sea can revitalise your writing.