Australia
Why abandoning the Australia Council is a Bad Idea
Disestablishing the Council as the LPA propose will inevitably facilitate pork-barrelling, argue Tully Barnett, Julian Meyrick and Justin O’Connor.
Vale Neil Balnaves
Art world in shock with news that Neil Balnaves has died in a boating accident near Tahiti
Theatre review: Panawathi Girl, Perth Festival
A coming-of-age musical exploring the history of Australia’s race relations.
Installation review: Songs to Experience, Perth Festival
A site-specific marriage of sound and image based around musician Ta-ku’s forthcoming album.
Theatre review: Betty, Theatre Works
An in-depth and intimate mother/daughter tale that deftly balances grief and love.
Opinion from Arts Minister Paul Fletcher
The Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher shares his views on RISE funding and…
Book review: Sheilas, Eliza Reilly
A chronological journey through the lives and crimes of world-changing women.
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On the Move: Latest sector appointments
Victorian Opera AD to step down, new General Manager joins Women’s Circus, and more.
Hate crime inspires new oratorio
The 50th anniversary of the drowning of Dr Duncan will be commemorated in a new composition at this year’s Adelaide…