Australia
QLD literary judges resign over KA Ren Wyld Fellowship cancellation
The fallout from the decision to rescind Wyld's black&write! Fellowship continues apace.
Theatre review: Heaven, Loading Dock Theatre, Qtopia Sydney
Kate Gaul directs the 2023 Irish Times' Best New Play at LGBTQIA+ museum and cultural centre, Qtopia Sydney.
Theatre review: Endgames, fortyfivedownstairs
Three short works from modernist playwrights Chekhov, Beckett and Hibberd.
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Theatre review: FEMME PLAY [ungrateful slut], The Butterfly Club
Judy Doubas’ latest play illuminates women’s roles in contemporary society.
Performance review: Vandemonian Lags, Melbourne Recital Centre
A reprisal of a musical production by Mick Thomas and friends about Tasmanian convicts and their stories.
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: thriving regional arts, a thriving regional micro-arts business, ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’…
Michelle de Kretser wins the 2025 Stella Prize
Michelle de Kretser has won this year's Stella prize for her 7th novel, 'Theory & Practice.'
Dance review: Tomorrow Makers 7, Dancenorth Australia
A varied yet captivating collection of six dance works.
Exhibition Review: Tracey Jones: Cultural Baggage, CBD Gallery
The fleeting nature of luxury items captured.
Visiting Creatives Program brings Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson to town
The US artists will be in Canberra this year to present public talks and help bring recognition to Australian art.